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She looks away, and I feel like she’s slowly slipping out of the moment.

“So you what? Want to be here with me? Is that why you’ve stayed?” I ask her.

She bites her lip and a small hint of blush creeps up her neck while she continues to refuse eye contact. I can’t help the smile that starts to spread. Can’t believe I’m into a shy girl.

My hand slides farther up her leg, and her breath hitches as her eyes dart back to meet mine.

“You want me?” I ask her, pushing against her a little harder and letting her feel how she affects me.

I don’t think she’s breathing. Not sure if that’s good or bad.

Finally, she lets out the breath she really was holding, and she gives one nod of her head. I try not to smile, but it doesn’t work.

“I’m not her, though,” she says softly. “So don’t try replacing her with me.”

My eyebrows go up in surprise, then I realize she has a valid point of concern, considering the situation. She probably thinks I wanted Bora here.

“I wanted to dump Bora before this trip, but Mom pissed me off. So I was going to be a dick and use Bora to really piss off my mother in return. Mom thinks she has a say in who I date, and I do shit like this to remind her she doesn’t. Bora and I were apparently both tired of each other before this trip.”

And Bo wanted to spare my feelings right before a family trip so it wouldn’t be ruined. That’s why she came out here with me. Yeah, I really am an asshole.

Her expression is stoic, giving nothing away, but I can tell she’s thinking about that.

“What’s going on in your head right now?” I ask her.

“Contradictory thoughts,” she says on a sigh. “On one hand, I’m pissed because I thought you liked Bora, which is why I flew out here with you. I didn’t think you deserved to be dumped right before a planned trip together. On the other hand, I’m selfishly happy that you were done with her, because it makes this less… I don’t know. In short, I feel stupid no matter what.”

A small chuckle escapes me, and her blush darkens.

“And what are your thoughts on this new turn of events. Because I don’t want to use you to replace Bora. I happen to like you a hell of a lot more than I did her, but this is new territory for me. I don’t like shy girls, but you seem to be the exception. But then there’s the fact I dated your sister…”

I let that last part trail off, because this is her hurdle. Not mine. I don’t have a problem with the sister thing. Fucked up situation, yes. But it’s not an issue for me.

“I’ve never once even considered dating someone she’s been with… until now. It honestly doesn’t even bother me anymore.”

“Anymore?” I prod, watching her squirm beneath me.

“At first it did. Now… It’s like the thought is there but it isn’t there. Does that make sense?”

My lips twitch. “A little. So we’re going to try this?” I ask, leaning down to brush my lips over hers.

She leans forward, wanting more, but I deny her by pulling back and leaving her teased. Her breaths rise and fall rapidly, and she nibbles that damn lip again.

“If you want to,” she whispers hoarsely, trembling like she just had a chill.

I really fucking love the way she reacts to me. It’s empowering and intoxicating.

Slowly, I bring my lips down to hers again, planning to tease her a little more, but the second her tongue slips into my mouth, my control snaps. She’s not holding back or being timid this time, and when she moans into my mouth, I grind against her, desperate to get inside.

I push her dress up and out of the way before undoing one of the strings on her bikini, and she starts clawing at my shirt.

Bam! Bam!

Bo squeals and clutches me to her, and I glare over my shoulder as laughter breaks free on the other side of our door.

“The fuck?” I snap.

“Dude,” Cody says around a laugh, “we voted and decided you’ve been getting fucked all week, so you’re going with us to town. Come on. We’ll beat on this door every five minutes until you come—no pun intended.”


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