Reeve (The Phoenix Boys #3) (5 page)

Standing under the hot water, thoughts of this morning’s events come flooding back, the way it felt good being in between Reeve and Skeet. Their bodies warm and hard next to mine, shit I have never been in this position before and my head can't wrap around the idea. Yeah I have heard that threesomes are amazing but I have never really thought about being a part of one. Stepping out of the shower, I dry off, do my hair and add a little make-up and get dressed. As I am putting my white sandals on my feet the front door opens and in walks Lucy and Rafe, ok I thought they were still in bed.

“Morning, I was being all quiet and shit and you two weren’t even here” I laugh. I spy Rafe carrying a few bags of food; oh shit it’s the BBQ today. Bollocks. That means I am going to have to face the boys again and soon.

“Yeah we thought it would be better to get fresh meat for the BBQ later. Did the boys take care of you last night? Reeve said he was taking you home.” He smirks at me, the bastard. Lucy stops unloading the bags and looks at me, giving me the whole You-had-better-not-slept-with-them-look.

“Yeah, they took care of me and before you hear a different version from Ryder or Miss Demi, yes I was in the bed with them both, yes they were both in their boxer but I was fully dressed and again NO I did NOT have sex with them ok? Happy now?” I say, breathing heavy from my little outburst. Rafe hold his hands up in surrender and smiles at me.

“Hey, I didn’t say anything, I was just asking.” He shrugs.

“We just know how they are, Leah and we don't want you to get hurt ok? I love Reeve and Skeet buy I don't want them using you like the groupies they sleep with. Shit they don't even sleep with them, they fuck and run. But also I have seen the way they look at you; their eyes are saying something different.”

I nod and snatch my bag up from the couch next to me. “I’m going for a walk to clear my head. There are way too many emotions jogging around my head and it messing with me. I came here to de-stress and that hasn’t happened. Reeve and Skeet are so up and down with me, well mainly Reeve,” I sigh. “But I will tell you both this, they are working their way past my walls and I don’t know to handle all of this. I was so excited to come here and visit you and meet Rafe and everyone. But I always knew that meeting Reeve would spark something in me. E, I love it here, I really do, but I need to clear my head and decide if Reeve and Skeet are worth the risk,” With that, I leave the apartment.

I head for the beach and just walk, not really having anywhere in mind. The beach here is beautiful, nothing like back home; not that we have any good beach weather. Wales, hell the UK, is known for its shitty weather. The sun is beating down on my back but I welcome it; I was always too pale, again thanks to the famous British weather. As I walk, I pass some clothing boutiques, a couple cafes, a tattoo shop and a few hair salons. That reminds me that I wanted my hair cut and dyed. I look both ways before crossing the road, stopping by the tattoo shop first to see if they can fit me in. The guy at the front desk lifts his head as I walk in; bloody hell, is everyone in LA freaking hot?

“Well hello there sweetness, what can I do for you today?” He winks at me and I smile back.

“Well fella, I was hoping you could fit me in for a new tattoo and piercing today. I have a design I want and I want my belly button pierced, please,” I say, adding a sweet smile. His smile gets even bigger and he leans his elbows onto the desk, bringing his face closer to mine.

“Fucking hell baby, that accent does all kind of things to my body. Hells yes, I will fit you in today. Holy shit, I will fit you in anytime you want, babe.” He winks again and I laugh. “So what tat do you want? Oh, I’m Theo by the way.” He sticks his hand out for me to shake.

“Leah Adams. I have the design right here,” I say, while digging around my Mary Poppins of a bag. Bloody hell, once you put something in this bag you can never find it. While I’m looking for my design, Theo asks where I’m from and why I’m here. I explain while still digging through my bag. Oh there it is, bloody thing.

“Here, I want this on my left wrist, please.” I smile at him and he nods his head while looking over my design.

“Ok, sweetness, can you come back in say two hours? That gives me time to ink my next client and then get things set up for you; you ok with that?”

“Yep, I’m gonna go see if the salon can fit me in while I wait; I need a freaking change, bud. Too much shit has happened and something has to change,” I say to Theo.

“And that something is you, right?”

“You got it. My whole outlook from now on is that I have to put me first sometimes. Even if people don’t like my decisions, they’re my decisions and my mistakes to make.” I wipe a stray tear that escapes, take a deep breath and look at Theo. “Shit, I’m sorry for going all crazy crying girl on you, Hun.” Theo rounds the desk and engulfs me in a bear hug and I embrace him back.

“That is some deep shit, sweetness but fucking right on. Come back to me in two hours and I will be ready for you.” He winks at me again and I walk out the door.

The hair salon is not that busy but I see a few older ladies sitting under the dryers with a full head of curlers. I walk to the reception desk, where I’m greeted by a very perky blonde.

“Hi, how can I help you today?” asks Miss Perky.

“Um, I was hoping to have my hair cut and colored today; is there any chance that can happen?” I ask, internally praying she says yes while she flicks through the book. I look around and see a very well dressed and very good looking bloke walking towards us. He smiles at me as he reaches us.

“It’s ok, Courtney. I can take her; her hair and her accent are to die for. Come and follow me baby girl and let’s see what I can do for you.” I smile at Miss Perky, who returns my smile and I follow the bloke to his chair. The salon is very clean and modern. I sit in the chair and he drapes the red cape around the front of my body.

“Ok, Miss Leah, what can I do for you baby girl?” He winks at me and I just stare at his reflection in the mirror.

“Do I know you?” I ask.

“Oh baby girl, my name is Jordan. Jack is my boyfriend. Ya know, Lucy’s Jack,” He says, smiling at me. Oh yeah I know Jack; I remember that he Skyped once with Lucy and Rafe, but I have never seen Jordan.

“I know Jack; we chatted on Skype once. He is well lush and has such good taste in men, I see.” I wink at him. He bends forward and whispers in my ear.

“Oh honey, he is not the only one with good taste; what’s up with Reeve and you? Can anyone say sexual tension?” I tense from his words. I need to stop this conversation from going any further until I sort my head out.

“Nothing, Jordan, let’s leave it at that … for now. So, what are you going to do to my hair honey? You have complete control, as long you don't make me look ridiculous.” We laugh.

“Awww baby girl, I flove you right now. I am going to make you look sexy as sin, not that you don’t look it now. Let’s go people. My baby girl needs a makeover.” He claps his hands and everyone jumps to it.

Just over two hours later and I am done. Jordan had a young girl from the salon to run to Theo’s tattoo shop and explain that I will be a little late but Theo thought that I needed extra company so he joined us in the salon. He and Jordan got on like a house on fire, joking around, the banter between them got down right filthy at times. Oh and I found out that Mr. Sexy-arse-tattoo-artist is bisexual. Good to know.

I have now gone from my plain old blonde hair that was straight and reached the small of my back, to having my hair now shoulder length and layered all over. Jordan has done an amazing job, not only with the cut and style but with also the color. I now have light pink colored hair and it looks amazing. 

“Holy shit, Jordan, I look hot. Wow, thank you so much. I freaking love it, truly. I never would have thought this color would suit me,” I gush, touching my hair. I can’t keep my hands out of it; it feels silky soft and looks silky. I turn around to face the men.

“Ok, one mission down and now one to go, so Mr. Theo you need to get your hands on me and get me inked.” I wink at him and his mouth pops open, before a smirk slips across his face.

“Yeah, baby. I can’t fucking wait to get my hands on you. Let’s go. Jordan, my man, it was nice to meet you and I will see you soon.” He takes hold of my hand and practically drags me back to his tattoo shop.

Chapter 5

Reeve

After last night’s roller coaster of emotions,  waking up to Leah in my arms this morning felt so damn right, but scary as shit as well. She was all warm and soft pressed against me, my dick as hard as nails and I know that Skeet was feeling it too. I agree with him somewhat. That this cat and mouse chase has to stop, but I am afraid to hurt her; fuck, I am afraid of getting hurt. I know that if things turn to shit between us that Juicy will be hating on me big time and I don’t want that. I know that Leah has been in hell with her past relationships but my body can’t stop responding to her every time she is near me. She looked sexy lying between Skeet and me this morning and hell, I want her there again; so much for fighting my feelings and fucking her out of my system.

Shit, what the hell am I going to do?

After she bolted from my apartment this morning I missed her instantly, which in turn scared me. Fuck, I hate feeling like this and now I have to spend the day with her over at Rafe’s place for their cookout. Ever since Juicy bought Rafe a grill, he has BBQs all the time; not that I care because his cooking is better than anything I can do. Plus, this is an excuse to try and have a chat with Lipsy. We need to try and clear the air and I am praying that she agrees to try with Skeet and me. I know that I told her that we only fuck once but she is different and I don’t think I could only have her for one night, even without Skeet. I have to agree that I think that being with the both of us scares her but for her I will take her on my own. Skeet knows my mixed up emotions come to the surface with her and I come off as a prick from time to time. I have a gut feeling that once I have a taste of Lipsy, I will crave more. I don’t bother with the gym or the studio and go for a run along the beach instead. I love the beach, the smell of the sea air and all the hot little bodies in even smaller bikinis strutting around. 

I am breathing heavily by the time I get back to my place and head straight for the shower and to get ready for the BBQ. I let the water wash over me, washing the sweat and sea air off my skin, adding some soap and lathering up my body. I finish my shower and dry off. I pull on my faded blue jeans, which have holes in the knees and a few other places. I add a white tank with the slogan ‘Keep Calm and Keep Looking.’ Letty bought for me; she said it matched my personality because I love women looking at me. I snatch up my phone, keys and aviators, adding my Phoenix wrist band and head over to my brothers’ place.

On the drive over I get in the mindset that I have to have a chat with Lipsy; even if she doesn’t want to, things need to be said. I pull up outside Rafe and Lucy’s apartment building and walk around to the back garden. Music is playing and everyone is chatting and laughing. I can hear Demi squealing and chuckle to myself, God I love that little girl. I push open the gate and walk in. I make my way over to Rafe and Ryder who are standing by the grill chatting with Beck and Oscar. I see all the girls are sitting and talking over by the tables with Gunner and Zach.

“Brothers,” I say when I reach Rafe and Ryder.

“So, let’s jump right in, shall we? What is happening between you and Leah? She gave us this whole speech before leaving this morning and we haven’t heard from her since.” What the fuck?

“What do you mean, you haven’t heard from her? Where the hell did she go?”

“Well, if you stop your freaking out, you can turn around and ask her yourself.” I turn sharply and stare at the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. My heart skips a beat as I take her all in. The sounds around us completely fade away. Her five foot frame is small compared to my six foot and I love that. She is wearing black gladiator style sandals, with short jean shorts and a grey Jack Daniels ladies tank that fits snug across her perfectly sized tits that I really cannot wait to play with. I drag my eyes up her body and meet her face; my breath catches as I see the new change in her.

Holy fucking shit!!

Leah is no longer just a blond; she has had a tint of pink added to her hair. It’s like a dirty pale pink is the way I see it. It’s no longer down her back but it sits on her shoulders and it looks choppy and layered and fuck, it suits her. She is stunning. I lock eyes with my Lipsy and she bites her plump bottom lip.

“Fucking hell, baby you look good,” I say, making my way over to her. I take a strand of her hair between my fingers and feel the silkiness of it. She doesn’t flinch away from my touch and that makes my heart swell; maybe I am breaking through her brick walls that she has put up to protect her heart

Hello hard-on.

“I went to see Jordan and he sorted me with a new haircut, then went and had some new ink added to my body to make a newer me.” She smiles brightly up at me. She looks around and her eyes land on Ryder. “I ummm… went and saw your friend Theo at the tattoo shop and he helped me out. Really wicked guy, good with his hands too.” She winks at Ryder.

“What the fuck do you mean, he is good with his hands, Lipsy?” She shrugs and I hear the boys laughing behind me, fucking pricks. They know the effect she is having on me.