Betting Against the Odds (7 page)

My mom jumped up pulling down an album flipping it open, “Oh here is a whole album dedicated to him my boy liked to run around naked any chance he got,” I blushed trying to grab the album back.

Penelope leaned over looking at it and I was momentarily distracted by her ass in the air until I heard her laugh, “Oh Matty you were adorable look at that beautiful behind of yours.”

I leaned against her pushing my front to her back leaning in to whisper into her ear, “If you want to see my ass love all you have to do is ask me,” I felt her shiver under me as I leaned over more pushing me more fully against her curves her leaning back instinctively and then I grabbed the album and closed it holding it above my head.

Penelope laughed trying to reach it, “Matty give it back please,” hmm I kind of like hearing her beg, “Please Matt I wanna see.”

I smiled down at her swiping my finger down her cute little nose until I met her lips, “I will show you my glorious body later love but for now you are stuck helping my mom out.”

I left her standing there in the kitchen her cheeks flush and her breast rising and falling hastily. Damn, I need some air.

              Dinner was interesting not as bad as Penelope’s tea time at her house but still not that good especially because Seamus was over with his wife Nicole and he was acting like a total prick.

My dad didn’t say anything to me but he was talking to Penelope which I appreciated; he seemed to actually like her; seeing that made me smile. But Seamus seemed to be the only one who didn’t appreciate Penelope being here and he was doing a good damn job showing it.

“So Penelope what do you do for a living?” my dad asked her in between bites of his spaghetti.

“Oh well I am taking a year off of school for travels but I volunteer at the hospital. I also spend a lot of time in the cancer ward with the children there,” she looked down feeling embarrassed but my mother touched her shoulder smiling softly.

“That is lovely darling those poor babies suffering I couldn’t imagine what I would do if one of my boys had cancer just the thought of it,” my mother shook her head her eyes springing with tears.

Penelope put her hand on my mom’s arm soothingly, “Well I can tell you it is not easy for anyone but you have to keep living because if we don’t then why are we here?”

Everyone grew quiet until my dad broke the silence picking up his wine, “To living” we all said it as I smiled over at Penelope who smiled back.

God her smile was beautiful. We were getting ready to leave when Seamus spoke up, “So Penelope my brother is traveling with you?” he looked towards me, “How are you affording this trip little brother?”

I was about to answer when Penelope chimed in, “Oh I have everything taken care of,” she didn’t mean it in a snobby way but Seamus jumped on it.

His face brightened as he smiled evilly at us, “Oh so that’s why you are hanging out with Penelope because she is rich,” he laughed smacking me on the shoulder, “It makes sense now.”

Penelope face flushed but I just pushed him off of me, “No I hang out with Penelope because I like her so back the hell up big brother or else.”

Seamus just raised his eyebrows in a challenging way but Penelope held my arm pulling me towards the door as we shouted goodbyes to everyone.

The ride to her house was quiet but not uncomfortable until we stopped. She got down looking at her house a frown on her face, “Well my parents are gone,” she sighed.

I took the opportunity to touch her face making her look at me, “You are beautiful Penelope don’t let anyone tell you differently,” I gave her a soft kiss on her lips pulling away, “ I am going to be busy all week but I will be here Friday to pick you up and take us to the airport.”

She smiled walking away to her door waving goodbye before she went inside. Smiling to myself thinking this trip is going to be great, I drove home.

              The whole week slowly moved by but it was finally Friday morning time to pick up Penelope for our trip. Luke and Anna were already waiting for me at Penelope’s when I pulled up honking at them. Luke laughed well Anna flipped me off; guess she isn’t a morning person.

I got out of the car helping Anna and Luke with their stuff just as Penelope came out looking stunning. Damn, it really isn’t fair that she could look like that this early in the morning Luke agreed giving her a wolf-whistle well Anna stood there shaking her head. Penelope and Anna were talking as we put all the stuff in the trunk when Mrs. Rose came running outside.

“Penelope honey you forgot this,” she said holding a small carryon bag Penelope flushed but Mrs. Rose just hugged her talking rapidly, “be careful and you better call me at least twice a week and please take your pills.”

Penelope gave her a nod grabbing her into a hug whispering to her gently as Mrs. Rose cried. I wasn’t the only one curious about this interaction because Luke and Anna was looking as confused as me.

Penelope was letting go of Mrs. Rose when a car came zooming by us stopping right before hitting my car I was about to yell when Elaina jumped out of the car running towards Penelope.

“Penny wait,” Elaina and her grabbed each other talking rapidly Elaina finally let go speaking to her clearly, “Have fun Penny I am going to miss you so much call me and please make out with someone superhot for me. I love you. You’re my best friend you know that right?”

Penny smiled tears leaking out of her eyes as she looked at Elaina and Mrs. Rose, “I love you to El and I will never forget you I promise I will love you even after death,” she smiled widely at them as she dried her tears, “ I am ready I will call every day I love you guys.”

We all got in the car Penelope in the passenger seat I grabbed her hand in mine whispering to her, “Are you okay?”

She smiled at me, “Yea for the first time I think I am.”

I laughed turned on the radio and drove us to the airport and before we knew it we were flying.

              Hollywood was not exactly what I expected I mean you have the glamourous side and the not so glamourous but Penelope looked out the window in awe as she took everything in. We didn’t even stop at the hotel we went straight to the Hollywood sign taking the trail to stand below it.

Anna and Penelope were laughing and taking pictures of the trail when we finally made it to the top they had to switch cameras out so they can take pictures of themselves and us at the bottom of the sign.

We were all laughing when we heard two guys shout, “What is this two hot girls looking for two fine specimen of California hotness.”

I turned to see two blonde twins smiling at us as Anna screamed running towards them kissing them both; Luke giving them a man hug. Anna grabbed them dragging them to us, “You guys these two bone heads are mine, Luke, Janet, and Nate’s friends from high school Austin and Justin,” they waved as Anna continued, “Boys this is Matt and Penelope.”

I shook their hands as they hugged Penelope who was blushing like crazy. Austin or Justin was asking her if she had a boyfriend but I didn’t even give her a chance to answer before I threw my arm around her pulling her towards me causing her to blush and the boys to laugh.

Austin or Justin put his hands up, “Alright I gotcha dude.”

Anna just shook her head slowly, “Damn Matt why don’t you just pee on her.”

We all started laughing as I kissed Penelope’s forehead as Anna arranged us all under the sign asking a random person walking by to take a picture. It went Luke, Anna, Penelope, Me, and the twins at the bottom. I looked at my friends smiling as I pulled Penelope closer looking down at her as she looked at me both of us smiling as the camera flashed capturing us in this moment.

Ch. 7: Get a tattoo (Penelope’s POV)

Hollywood was freaking awesome it was the ending of January and a little cold but not by much. We had such a fun time making our way to the Hollywood sign taking pictures and meeting the twins. Oh my God the twins were awesome they were so much fun and they loved pushing Matt and Luke’s buttons making them mad. We drove to our hotel Justin and Austin following us as we parked at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ca. The building didn’t look all that glamourous on the outside but the suite room was absolutely amazing. We were staying at the Penthouse Suite on the 14
th
floor let me say it was freaking amazing we had two rooms with two king beds; a beautiful living room with a balcony viewing. Anna and I ran to the kitchen area where there was a large dining room area and a kitchen filled with all the modern kitchen technology. Of course the boys ran to the media room where the flat screen television was with top of the line sound systems.

We met in the living room plopping down on the couch as Luke pulled Anna in his lap, “So cupcake this is freaking amazing don’t you think?

She laughed burying her face into his shoulder, “It is a fairytale,” they started kissing as we all grumbled.

Matt looked at me as he spoke, “So what room is ours?” it was an innocent question which I should have thought through I mean of course Anna and Luke are going to want to share a room and that left me with Matt. It was reasonable; so why was my stomach being attacked by giant butterflies.

“Um I don’t know let’s check them out,” I stood up grabbing my luggage walking towards the main room. The room was beautiful a big king size bed, a couch setting, and a balcony view. I put my luggage down right when Matt walked in we both looked at each other as a smile curved my mouth I turned my back to the bed jumping on it; laughing as Matt flopped down with me.

We were laughing and giggling that we almost missed the scream Anna let out. Jumping out of the bed searching for Anna who stood in the bathroom in awe; looking around at the magnificent bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and a huge shower; let’s just say I understood why she screamed.

We all decided that we would rest up today ordering room service than tomorrow we will start our adventures. We ordered hamburgers and fries sitting down to watch all the damn stations on the television finally stopping to watch “22 Jump Street” which Anna and I enjoyed immensely; I mean “hello Channing Tate-yum”. Of course this didn’t please the boys who sat there grumbling under their breath that they were hotter.

By 11 we were beat so the twins made their way home after refusing to stay here while we went into our rooms. I went into the bathroom first to change into my silky purple pajama pants and tank top deciding to brush my teeth twice well trying to make myself look desirable. Ugh, I guess this I the best I could do shaking my shoulders out I made my way into our room Matt already pulling the blankets back wearing nothing but pajama pants which gave me a nice eyeful of his abs. Damn.

I must have made a sound because he turned around to look at me giving me a once over; twice. He must have liked what he saw, or at least I hope, because he made a sound under his breath turning towards the bed to finish with the blankets.

The bed was so soft that my body just melted into it but knowing that Matt was literally a finger length away from me was making me more tense than relaxed. I don’t know how long I tried to stay still before Matt turned on his side facing me making me turn to face him.

We just laid there staring until he moved his hand to caress my face, “Love, I don’t know about you but this is too much tension for me to go to sleep.”

I blushed a little as I nodded my agreement moving a little closer to him. Let me tell you I don’t know where my bravery came from but it didn’t stop me from lifting my head up hesitantly kissing his lips softly. For a second he didn’t respond making me inch back slowly until I felt his hand grasp the back of my head pulling me more fully against his lips as he laid claim to them. Lord oh mighty could this man kiss; nibbling on my bottom lip until I had no choice but to open up feeling his tongue collide with mine as our breaths mixed. I felt him through my clothes my body heating from the realization that I made him lose control also.

His hands glided over my body pulling me even closer to him I had to pull away to catch my breath as I held my head back giving him access to run kisses over my neck and collarbone making me moan in ecstasy. Damn, that feels good. He stopped his quest pulling back to look at me his eyes darkened in desire his lips puffy from our kisses. He smiled giving me a tiny kiss on my lips turning me to my side so he can cuddle with me.

He whispered into my ear huskily, “Go to sleep love before I change my mind about being a good guy.”

I wanted to protest claiming that I wanted him to be bad with me but sleep overcame me as I lay in his arms securely around me.

              The next morning I woke up with matt wrapped around my body our legs intertwined his arms wrapped around me and it felt perfect. But I couldn’t stand the thought of him waking up to my morning breath that is so not the business so I snuck out of bed running to the bathroom. In my streak to the bathroom I ran straight into a very naked Luke who was not ashamed of being caught naked; me on the other hand started to shriek.

Luke put his hands on me to stop my mini panic attack causing me to burst out screaming more telling him to let me go. My screams caused both Anna and Matt to run towards us as Luke continued to try to calm me down but I just wanted him to let me go which wasn’t what he was doing until Matt socked him in the jaw making him step back.

Luke glared at Matt who put his arms around me securely, “What the hell Matt why did you hit me?

Matt just shook his head, “Are you serious? Why the hell are you naked holding my girl?”

This question had Luke looking down sheepishly than back at us as Anna started laughing. I stood there staring wide-eyed at Anna who was laughing so hard at the scene well Luke blushed grabbing a towel to cover his parts.

“I am sorry Pen, I am so use to walking around naked at our house that I kind of forgot there were other people here,” he looked back down then grabbed Anna, “Stop laughing cupcake before I make you.”

She smirked at him, “Yea how are you going to do that?”

This got Luke smirking as he leaned down to whisper in her ear as she grew more and more red, turning towards her room pulling him with her as she shouted a “see you later” over her shoulder.

I couldn’t help but to just sit there smiling at the whole ordeal until I heard Matt clear his throat. Turning towards him I gave a sheepish smile as he held me in his arms bending down to kiss my cheek, ‘Love if you wanted to see someone naked I prefer it was me not my best friend.”

I pushed him away as I stomped into the bathroom grumbling under my breath stupid men.

              We all got dressed as Austin and Justin came to our room pulling us out of the hotel and into the streets of Beverly Hills but we didn’t stay there nope the twins had other plans for us which included breakfast at a place that looked like a biker bar but had really great food. I sat in between the twins as I showed them my bucket list them laughing at me wanting to try a Krabby Patty and trying to find the house from “Finding Nemo”.

We sat there laughing and joking getting to know each other when they told us to hop into the car that it was time for a swim. Anna and I were both protesting about it being too cold when we stopped at an indoor beach; yes people an indoor beach.

The boys and us separated as we got ready well Anna and I went bathing suit shopping this proved to be difficult as we were both a little self-conscious about our plump bodies but we also wanted to look sexy. So I decided on a two piece purple bikini that was made to show my curves but hide problem areas and Anna picked a red suit that was similar to mine. We both fixed our makeup as we took a breath in ready to show our stuff.

We both put on our cover ups making our way to the boys who were all looking mighty fine in board shorts and that’s it. Damn, I can’t believe we had these hot guys with us. They turned around to face us as Anna and I both looked at each other giving each other a small encouraging smile as we peeled our cover ups off. The boys did not disappoint Luke and Matt both had looks on their faces that had me wanting to fan myself well the twins both gave us wolf-whistles.

Austin spoke up first moving in between us, “Damn girls ya’ll going to put these skinny twigs to shame with all them curves.”

Anna laughed as I blushed moving towards the chairs to lay down Anna following my lead; the boys decided they wanted to swim. We were quietly laying down when Luke grabbed Anna pulling her towards the water with him as they laughed and splashed water on each other. I sat there laughing as I watched them wrestle I heard giggling as I turned to see two really hot girls talking to a smiling Matt; seeing him laughing with those girls allowing them to touch him had my stomach turning into what? Jealousy.

Matt must have sensed me looking because his eyes met mine for a second before he continued his conversation before walking to me.

“Hey love, I am going to get us some fruity little drinks with umbrellas,” I laughed as he went to the bar ordering our drinks when the girls that were flirting with Matt stood next to me.

They both glanced down at me snickering, “So is that hot guy your brother or something?” the red head asked.

I glanced at Matt and back at the Barbie dolls shaking my head no, “Nope that is Matt he is with me,” I don’t know why I said it but I felt like I needed to mark my territory but the girls just laughed out loud in an obnoxious way.

Then the blonde one sneered at me, “Sorry hun but there is no way someone that hot will ever be with someone of your how do you say um stature.”

“My stature?” I asked not really wanting to know the answer but getting it anyways.

The blonde laughed, “Yea stature meaning well your fat and it’s kind of disgusting that you’re out here in a bathing suit showing all those nasty rolls. Disgusting.”

Both girls started laughing as I stood up grabbing my cover up about to throw it on when I felt two hands grip my waist as he pulled me closer to his body. My body instantly relaxed knowing that Matt was holding me. Matt bent down whispering in my ear in a husky voice, “Don’t you dare cover up that sexy body because these women say something ridiculous.”

I couldn’t speak so I just nodded in agreement releasing my cover up as his arms wrapped around me as he spoke to the girls, “You both need to leave now before I have you escorted out for speaking like that about my girl.”

The red head looked surprise as the blonde flipped her hair over her shoulder giving him a seductive smile, “You can’t possibly want that fat whale when you can have someone like the both of us.”

I must have snorted because Matt smiled down at me laughing as he spoke, “No thanks you see my girl is sexy with all those delicious curves and she doesn’t need to offer me a threesome for me to fall down at my knees and ravish her.”

Both girls scoffed leaving us as Matt’s arms tightened on me turning me towards him as he caressed my cheek gently, “Are you okay?”

I smiled giving him a kiss on the lips, “Yea I am thanks for doing that?”

“Doing what?” he asked curiously.

“Well you know for lying to those girls about me” I stammered as his face darkened in anger.

He grabbed a hold of me pulling me closer to him his hands grabbing my well-rounded butt as I squeaked he spoke slowly and low, “ I did not lie to those girls about anything I like you my Penelope you are sexy and round as a real woman should be. Believe when I say what you do to me is not a lie.” He let me go as the rest of the group walked towards us stating that it was time to eat lunch and go shopping.

Anna walked next to me whispering, “Damn girl Matt looked like he was going to throw you down on the floor and eat you all up if we didn’t come along.”

I gave her a laugh because I knew for a fact that I would have let him.

              The rest of the week was spent going shopping, spending time at the spa, and eating at all the most wonderful restaurants. The nights were all spent cuddling with Matt talking and kissing but never discussing exactly what we are doing; we were basically friends who made out with each other and no one else.

Today was different though to celebrate our first week in California we decided it was time for me to get a tattoo which I was excited about until I got out of the shower feeling worn out my head hurting but worst of all my eyes were blurry. What the hell?