Holding You (15 page)

Will put his hand on my shoulder and gave it a light squeeze. “Dude, I know exactly how you feel.”

Nodding my head, I looked down. “I don’t want to suffocate her though. You know?” Giving me a look that said he totally understood, I asked. “Will it always be like this?”

His grin widened and nodded his head. “Yes. It changes though. Sometimes Alex looks at me and I feel like I have to hit myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. Every morning I wake up and she looks at me, I fall more in love with her.”

Glancing up, I watched as Lauren came running down the stairs, her cell phone pushed to her ear. “Maegan! You have to come home for spring break. Libby is planning a girls’ night at her place! It won’t be the same without you.” She skipped into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, grabbed a Diet Coke and skipped back to the stairs. Before she bolted up them she stopped and flashed me that beautiful smile of hers. “Hey! I’m almost packed.” Blowing me a kiss, she took off.

Raising my hand, I gestured to where Lauren had been standing. “See. She enters the room and my whole body comes to attention. All I want to do is follow her upstairs and watch her pack.”

Laughing, he stood up. “Damn dude, you’ve got it bad.”

Letting out a small chuckle, I replied, “I know. My coach told me my focus is not a hundred percent.”

Will tilted his head and narrowed his eyes at me. “What do you mean?”

Shrugging my shoulders, I leaned back. “I don’t know. We were in a team meeting yesterday and I couldn’t focus. For once in my life, football isn’t my number-one love. I’m not sure how I feel about it right now. I’m confused.”

“Balance, Colt. That’s all it is. You can love football and Lauren at the same time.”

The windows were open and a breeze blew through. Inhaling a deep breath, I let the smell of the bluebonnets root inside me. Blowing out a deep breath, I closed my eyes quickly before opening them again. Looking back at the email I thought about how Coach had told me the NFL was looking to draft me early, they were that interested. That meant leaving Lauren. Frowning, I said, “I’m starting to feel like some things are just more important. I just need a few days at home I think.”

Looking back at Will, he gave me a weak smile. “Probably. You need a night with the guys. I’ll make plans with Luke.”

Smiling from ear to ear, I said, “That sounds like a damn good plan.”

Will dropped his shoulders and shook his head. “I guess I’ll take these out to my truck.”

Quickly finishing up my email to the coach, I hit Send and closed my laptop. The next nine days I wasn’t thinking about anything but Lauren.

Sprinting up the stairs, I stood outside my bedroom and I watched Lauren move about the room as she sang a song from Brother Bear. She must have felt my stare because she stopped packing. Her blue eyes embraced mine as we stood there and took each other in.

Biting down on her lip, her eyes narrowed and I recognized the expression in those beautiful eyes. Walking into my room, I shut the door behind me as Lauren laughed and pulled her shirt over her head. “I’ve been waiting for you, Mr. Mathews.”

Lauren and I were quickly lost in each other. Nothing was more magical than the two of us making love. Running my finger along her arm, I felt completely relaxed. A part me didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay right here in my bed for the next week doing nothing but making love to Lauren and giving her orgasm after orgasm.

“I’m done packing,” Lauren said, barely above a whisper.

Chuckling, I leaned into her hair and took in a deep breath and slowly released it. “Did you pack your whole closet?”

Playfully hitting my chest, she laughed. “Nope. Just half of it. You never know when a girl is going to need a certain outfit.”

Smiling against her soft blonde hair, I grinned. “You’re right. I’ve got a few things planned for us this week.”

Turning, Lauren looked into my eyes as she raised her eyebrows. “Oh yeah? What kind of things?”

“The kind of things that are for me to know and you to find out.”

Lifting up, Lauren turned and rested her hand and chin on my chest. “Surprises? Oh, I like surprises!”

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she talked. Lauren had always loved surprises. Since I could remember she would beg her mom to throw her a surprise birthday party. Jessie never could get one planned because Lauren would snoop around for clues and always ended up finding out about the party. This year though, she would be surprised. Lauren’s birthday was in July but because of football practice this summer, I was going to be gone over her birthday. I was throwing her a surprise party at the end of June, and there would be no way she would catch on.

Tapping the tip of her nose with my finger, I laughed. “I know you like surprises. Come on, the faster we leave, the faster we get home.”

Lauren jumped out of bed and headed into the bathroom, but not before glancing over her shoulder and saying, “I’m taking a quick shower.”

My dick jumped as I smiled and followed her into the bathroom.
This woman has bewitched me, heart and soul.

HOLDING MIREYA IN
my arms, I walked around the room talking to her. Libby was deep in conversation with Alex and Maegan. They had been talking about something that had been going on with Maegan at school. I wanted to pay attention to the conversation, but my heart was lost to a four-month-old blue-eyed beauty that was currently giving me a huge smile.

“That’s right. You love your Aunt Lauren the best, don’t you, baby girl?” Mireya began doing that adorable little baby talk as my heart melted even more. Luke walked up to me with the biggest smile I’d ever seen.

“She’s addictive, isn’t she?” Luke asked as he leaned over and kissed his daughter on the head.

Giggling, I said, “Very addictive.”

Looking back down at the baby my heart did a crazy flip.
I wonder what mine and Colt’s kids would look like? Wait. Whoa. Slow down on that line of thinking there, Lauren.
We had only been dating a month, but it seemed liked it had been longer. So much longer.

Colt came walking up behind Luke with a drop dead gorgeous smile on his face. Yep. If we had a little girl, I wanted her to have light-brown hair . . . curly . . . light-brown hair. Blue eyes like the sky right after a rain shower moves through. She would have her daddy’s dimples and my nose. Oh, for sure she’d have my nose. Closing my eyes, I thought about my stomach growing with Colt’s baby. Snapping them back open, I got control of these crazy thoughts.

Peeking over to Colt, my stomach dropped. The way he was looking at Mireya had my insides turning all gooey. His hand came up as he pushed her hair back and chuckled. “She has so much hair, you could put those little Velcro bows in it.”

Dear God. He knew about the little Velcro bows? My heart was gonna explode. He kept talking and my insides kept melting. “Wow! Her eyelashes are so long.” Glancing at me quickly, he gave me a wink. “Isn’t she so precious?”

If I hadn’t been holding the baby, I would have dropped to the floor and told Colt to take me. The throbbing between my legs was unreal. I was ready to blow off this little party Grace had organized and take Colt back to my house and have my wicked way with him.

Licking my lips, I couldn’t pull my eyes from Colt, who was now gazing down at Mireya and talking baby talk to her.

I felt someone come up next to me. Hot breath was next to my ear as Grace whispered, “Don’t even think about it.”

Snapping my head to her, I asked, “What?”

She narrowed her eye at me as she tilted her head. “Please, I see it all over your face. This party is for you, missy! Calm the hormones and put them to rest.”

Colt’s head bolted up, “What? What’s going on?”

Grace scooped the baby from my arms and gave her a kiss on the cheek. “Nothing for you to worry about, Colt.” Snuggling her nose into the crook of Mireya’s neck, Grace went on. “Isn’t that right my sweet little niece? The big bad boys have to leave so the girls can get their party on.”

Luke chuckled and asked, “Why am I worried, Grace?”

Grace looked up at Luke, lips parted open in a state of surprise. “I have no idea what you are talking about, big brother. I simply planned a little get-together with all my girls. We need some one-on-one time. Besides, Lauren asked me for a bit of advice a few weeks back, so I’ve invited a friend of mine to help her with the subject.”

Looking at Grace with a confused expression, she moved her tongue in her mouth and pushed her cheek out.

Sucking in a breath, I knew instantly what she was talking about. Blow jobs! Grace was having a Blow Job workshop party. Oh my glitter! This just turned into something totally different.

“Shut up!” I said as I smiled at Grace.

Giving me a slight pop of her head, she said, “I told you I wouldn’t let you down.”

“Wait, what is going on? I’m confused. Y’all are having a study group?”

Grace slowly turned and looked at Colt as I attempted to hold back my laughter. “Yeah, Colt. We’re having a study group party.” Grace shook her head and rolled her eyes at Colt.

Colt frowned and looked at me. “That doesn’t sound like fun.”

Luke started laughing as he took Mireya from Grace. “If I know my sister, Colt, they are in for more than just fun tonight.”

Grace dropped her mouth open and placed her hand on her heart like she was stunned. “That hurts. I’m being falsely accused.”

Luke made a face and said, “Uh huh. Just don’t get into trouble. No drinking and driving and don’t get my wife trashed. I intend on making love to her when I get home tonight.”

Grace slammed her hands over her ears and began singing, “La la la la!”

Luke walked over to Libby and let her kiss Mireya good-bye. She was spending the night at Grace and Jack’s, Colt’s grandparents’ house. They offered to take Mireya so that Luke and Libby could enjoy a night out with all of us.

Colt pulled me into his arms and searched my face. “You sure you want to stay for a study group?”

I giggled at how naïve he was being. “It’s a blow job workshop, Colt.”

His eyes widened in surprise, and he went to talk but nothing came out. “A w-what?”

“Blow job workshop.”

Swallowing hard, he whispered, “Holy fuck.”

Winking, I leaned up on my tippy toes and kissed him. “Maybe tonight I can try out what I learn on you.”

The lust that danced across Colt’s face had me needing him desperately. “I just came in my pants.”

Throwing my head back, I laughed. Looking at him, I hit him lightly on the chest and gave him a little push. “Go have fun with the guys. Be careful, Colt.”

Kissing me hard and fast, Colt smiled against my lips. “Always, sweetheart. I love you.”

“Love you too, Colt.”

After the guys left, Libby clapped her hands and said, “All right! Let’s get this workshop going!”

Libby walked around with a bottle of wine as she filled up each of our glasses. The only person who didn’t have any wine was Taylor. She never was much of a person for drinking.

Maegan was about to say something when the doorbell rang. Alex, Libby and Maegan all jumped up and squealed. Rolling my eyes, I drank half the glass of wine. I was going need it to get through this night.

Grace’s friend, Anna, walked through the door pulling a dolly behind her and carrying a small cooler. Grace began all the introductions.

“Anna, meet Libby, this is her house.”

Anna smiled and reached for Libby’s hand. “The new mom. I have some wonderful gadgets for you.”

Libby’s eyes widened. “Thank God, Jack and Grace took Mireya tonight.”

Everyone laughed.

“Next we have Alex. She’s getting married this summer.”

Anna smiled bigger. “Ohh . . . I have some fun little tips for the wedding night that will rock your new husband’s world.”

Alex blushed. “Next we have Maegan who could probably have taught this class herself.”

Maegan shot Grace a dirty look. “Fuck you, Grace.”

Anna chuckled. “It’s a pleasure, Maegan.”

Grace walked over to Taylor who looked scared to death. “This is the virgin of the bunch.” Looking at Taylor, Grace pulled her head back and asked, “You are still a virgin, right?”

Red washed over Taylor’s face as she pushed Grace. “Yes, and I wear the title proudly.”

Anna clapped her hands. “Oh good!” Reaching into her bag, she dug around and pulled out a sash. Placing it over Taylor’s head, we all started laughing.

The sash read
Proud Virgin.

Grace turned and held her hand out for me. Placing my hand into Grace’s, she pulled me closer to her. “This is the girl who requested your help, Anna. Lauren has recently popped her cherry—”

“Hey!” I said as I looked at Grace, who continued to talk.

“She would like to know the proper way to please her man in the area of blow jobs.”

“I’m going to be sick,” Alex said as her face drained of all color. Pursing my lips together, I attempted to not start
laughing.

Anna walked up to me and smiled. It was almost a motherly-type smile. I liked Anna instantly. Her smile was infectious and when she smiled really big, she had a dimple in each cheek. Reaching for my hand, Anna gave it a firm shake. Her nails were flawless. “Lauren, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”