Every Soul (15 page)

“Absolutely.”

As I pull away from Jeff and Barb’s, I feel like I just broke the news to my father that I’m dating someone and he accepts it. I know Jeff is most certainly
not
my father, however, I have always looked up to him in that sense and value his opinion. Checking the clock, I notice there isn’t much time before I need to be ready to head to the basketball game with Bain. This should be a good distraction for both of us. I won tickets through my work, which never happens, and surprisingly, he seemed excited. I was worried to ask him at first and thought he would for sure say no.

My phone rings on the drive and I answer it.

“Hey, girl,” Aubrey says.

“What’s up?” I ask, considering I just saw her, when she stopped by my work today.

“I totally forgot to ask you if wanted to hit the gym with me.”

“I totally would, but Bain and I are going to the Knicks game. I can go with you tomorrow night.”

“Okay, that sounds good. You guys have fun tonight, I’m gonna run.”

“Thanks, you have fun too.”

I hang up as I park my car in front of the apartment. I make my way inside, noticing a missed text from Bain.
Can I come over early and fuck you?

I can’t help, but laugh out loud opening my front door.
Do you really need to ask?

I didn’t want to assume. I’m on my way.

You do realize that the game starts at 7:00.

I don’t need that long. What kind of animal do you think I am?

Uhhh, the kind that likes to fuck and fuck a lot.

All right, enough with the F word. Get your ass naked and ready for me.

I agree and begin peeling off my Starbucks clothes and get into the steaming hot shower.

The water feels blissful. I’m tempted to stay in here and make Bain come find me when he arrives. But I can’t remember if I left the door unlocked or not. So instead, I quickly wash, shave, rinse, and get out. As I cover my body in lotion, I’m startled by the figure standing in my doorway. Staring back at me with that burning look, is Bain.

“Hi,” I whisper.

“You need to lock your door,” he responds.

“I left it open for you.”

“I appreciate that, but your safety is important. Now get over here and let me taste those amazing lips.”

Listening to my order, she walks to me stark naked. Her signature Arion smirk is plastered across her face and I can’t stop myself from pressing her into the door.

Taking her face in one of my hands, I lean in and kiss her. Jesus, her lips are like heaven. With my free hand I run it down her body, noticing how every bit of her fits so perfectly against my palm. Removing my mouth from hers, I breathe her in and look into her eyes. There’s an alluring look that’s driving me mad, mixed with her scent – it all intoxicates me. She smells so sweet, yet there’s a hint of something I can’t pinpoint.

I kiss her again, trailing kisses down her neck and across her chest. A moan escapes her and she catches me off guard when she grabs my dick through my pants. I push myself into her, grinding against her hand like it’s her pussy. Pulling away, she fumbles with my pants and I stop her. “I will fuck you and I can’t promise that we’ll make it to the game.”

“It’s worth the risk.”

I chuckle at her brazenness. I should have guessed that she wouldn’t have a problem missing a basketball game in order to fuck. I can’t take my eyes off of her as I shrug my pants down, leaving them bunched at my ankles. As she steps towards me, I reach down and touch her perfect little cunt. There’s not a spot of hair on her and the moment my fingers move in between her soft folds, my cock aches for her.

“Mhh, you’re wet. You want me to fuck you, don’t you?”

“God, yes,” she says resting her arms around my neck. With that response, I sink inside of her tight cunt, burrowing my cock in as far as I can fit. Our bodies mold so perfectly. Her heart pulsates under my hold, my size almost filling her completely.

I lift her up and she gasps. “Wrap your legs around me,” I order. Tonight I’m not holding back. This is who I am when it comes to sex. Lately, the pills have put me at a bit of a disadvantage. But now I’m in my zone, exactly where I need to be. I’ve dealt with nothing but pain and despair for over half a year. But when I’m with Arion, I don’t have to pretend and I let that all go. God, I love this. Pleasure surges through me. Quietly, I pound her as she hangs on to me with passion drenching from her.

The room is silent except for her noises and our skin slapping against each other. “Is your roommate here?” I ask, stopping for only a brief moment to try and drown out some of the noise, because I need to fuck her harder.

“No.”

Picking up speed, I show no mercy and slam inside of her. Without Aubrey here, there’s no reason to be quiet. Arion doesn’t complain, with her back against the wall and not a thread of clothing on. She’s in her zone and by far the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. I indulge and enjoy having her all alone.

Thinking back, I remember wondering when our last time would be. I’m not the kind of guy who sleeps around; I just don’t. I’ve never started a relationship like this, if that’s what you could even call what we are doing – a relationship. Whatever it is, I can say without a doubt that I am one-hundred percent ready to take the next step with this girl, letting her open up to me, and building her trust.

Her body tenses and I can tell that she’s about to let go. I keep my eyes on her. Watching the way her neck glistens with sweat, small moans roll out of her as she knots her fingers tightly into my hair.

Our eyes stay connected ’til that moment, ’til pure bliss takes over and reality washes everything away. Her body shakes and trembles in my hold. “Yes, Bain, fuck me, make me come.”

Taking my hand, I place it around the back of her neck as her words fade out into louder moans. She lets her legs drop and stands on her own. Without missing a beat, I bring her pleasure to the surface and make her come good and hard. Watching what I can do to her, makes my cock explode. My release is so intense, that pleasure shoots to the back of my head.

But I can’t close my eyes; with Arion, I never can. Staring at her panting while I pump myself inside of her is such a goddamn turn on. With a few strands of her blonde locks down and around her face, I brush them away and slow my movements.

“Do you have any idea how fucking hot you are?”

Suddenly, she becomes shy. I’m not sure why, but she turns her head away from me.

“You don’t need to flatter me, Bain; you already have me where you want me.”

“I’m not trying to flatter you. I’m speaking the truth.”

“Well, you’re too sweet. So are we going to this game, or are we gonna fuck?”

“I just fucked you,” I respond, moving in and out of her. “But I’m down for more.”

She looks at me, whimpering a little. I can tell how much she already loves the sensation. “Do you wanna go?” she asks me.

“I wanna do what you wanna do.”

“Let’s go, we can fuck any time.”

I can’t help, but laugh out loud. “Coming from the girl who doesn’t go on dates herself. I believe I just gave you an out.”

“Whatever, Bain, it’s not an out. You know you wanna go just as much as I wanna watch all those sweaty men run around. Plus, I’ve never sat courtside. It should be fun.”

“You didn’t tell me we were sitting courtside,” I respond and finally pull out of her.

“I swear I did.”

“Trust me, I would have remembered that.”

“Even more of a reason to go, right?”

Suddenly I feel nervous as I dress again and sit back on her bed. Being that close to the game and all, I’m bound to run into someone. “Bain, are you gonna answer me?”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you.”

“I just said it gives us even more of a reason to go, you know with seats like that.”

“Yeah,” I say and nod my head.

She looks at me questioningly and then disappears into her closet. I lean back trying to control my breathing, it’s erratic – a little out of control. The worst part is I didn’t bring any pills with me tonight. I want to stop taking the stupid things. They make me a different person – I
need
to stop. Arion gives me the drive to do it, but in times like this, when I feel nervous, I’m not sure how to handle myself or what’s going on. I hate that I’ve become so dependent on them.

“How does this look?” she asks, standing before me in a pair of tight, white skinny jeans, a loose, flow, gold shirt, and matching heels.

“It looks fucking hot.”

“Glad you approve. Let’s hit the road.”

I swallow hard and tightly hold her hand on the way to my car. Once we are driving, it gives me something to focus on, but I know she can sense how quiet I am.

“Wanna talk about what’s bothering you?” she asks.

I shake my head and instantly feel like a pussy. I’ve asked her to let me in and open up, but when she asks me…I can’t.

“Come on, you’re not going to have any fun like this. You’re a ball of nerves.”

I glance at her briefly; she’s sitting facing me as I drive. I can’t keep my eyes on her for long though and have to put them back on the road.

“I haven’t been keeping this from you, okay? I want you to know that first and foremost. What’s bothering me is part of who I used to be before losing Kinsey. You only know the Bain I am now, since losing her.”

“You can tell me anything.” She reassures me and grabs my hand.

“You know I played college basketball, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Well, it’s been talked about that I’d be a top ten pick in this year’s draft. With us sitting courtside, I feel like I’m more likely to have someone recognize me. Whether it’s a scout, or a reporter, or a coach. I mean, who knows? I just don’t wanna have to answer the questions of where I’ve been and why I left school, you know? I mean, people should know, but still, I don’t want to get into all that.”

She nods her head and twirls a piece of her blonde hair around her finger. “You don’t have to tell anybody anything.”

“What am I supposed to say?” I question her, a bit surprised that she’s not shocked by my news of me possibly being drafted so high into NBA.

“If anyone has the balls to even ask you, which I doubt they will, tell them you’ve had family matters to attend to and you haven’t ruled out the NBA.”

I can’t help, but laugh out loud. “What’s so funny?” she asks.

“I have ruled out the NBA.”

“Why the fuck would you do that, Bain?” she snaps.

I look over at her. She’s got her eyebrows creased and is dead serious waiting for my response. “I don’t have the desire to play anymore.”

“Well, get the motherfucking desire. Bain, do you have any idea what you’re throwing away? It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. I mean, you are literally one in a million. I didn’t know your sister, but I can almost guarantee that she would be livid to know that you are just letting those dreams go. Any family member would agree with me. Please just think hard about it. I know losing her has been horrible, but in five years do you wanna look back and still be living at home with your parents in Jersey, or do you wanna be living your dreams?”

She pulls her hand away from mine and just shakes her head, crossing her arms over her chest.

“I’m sorry,” I say.

“Don’t be sorry to me, just do something about it. This is your life and only you’re in control of your future.”

I let her words soak in getting off the Garden State Parkway. I haven’t had an ass chewing like that in months and needed it. She’s right, this is
my
life and
I
have control over it. Once we’ve found a lot close to the stadium, I put the car in park and I turn towards her, but she goes to get out. Grabbing her arm, I stop her and she looks at me.

“Thank you,” I say, truly grateful for her. Her words replay through my mind like a broken record.
In five years do you still want to be living at home with your parents, or do you wanna be living you dreams?
I know deep down, I have some soul searching to do. I need to figure out what I’m going to do with my life. But she’s right; Kinsey would be pissed at me if she could see me now.

Leaning over, I place my palm against her cheek, cupping her beautiful face. She leans into my touch and I connect our lips, placing mine over hers. She’s so warm as I stare at her, molding our mouths together.

“Ready?” I ask.

“Yup.”

We both exit the car and bundle up. It’s a cold spring night. Arion sparks up a cigarette and I wrap her tightly in my hold. A light drizzle is starting to fall.

“How would reporters know you anyways?”

I chuckle at her question.
This is not going to go well, I can tell already.
“I might regret saying this later, but don’t ever Google me.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, there are some embarrassing interviews on YouTube from my freshman year in college.”

“I so know what I’m doing tonight.”

I squeeze her ass. “Don’t! I mean it.”

We both laugh and I exhale heavily. I’m actually a bit excited to see the game. I’ve started to miss basketball lately, and because of Arion, I have a plan as to what I’ll say if anyone asks where I’ve been.