“Mad? About what?”
“Look, I know I dress up when we play with Rosie, or for Halloween when I got my nails done when we all went together, but that's different. That's when I’m with you guys. This is me, a grown man in women’s clothes with no one else around.”
“So? If it's something you enjoy, who am I to tell you otherwise? Babe, I kill people on the daily and keep their body parts in jars.” I smirk at him.
“But that's hot.”
“And so is this. I mean, I do like girls too.” I give him playful eyes and pull him close to me. “Just gotta be the right one. Don’t tell Evie.” I wink, pulling him in for a kiss, and his lipstick smears as he lets out a feral growl, devouring my mouth.
“I’m not gay,” he says when we pull back.
“Didn't say you were. Although if you were, I’d be sad to see you go. That dick is magic. But I'd be your number one supporter, maybe even your wing woman.” I cup his thick bulge over the dress. “Neo, makeup, clothes, and accessories have no gender. Just like what you like and fuck what others think. You're still a strong, deadly man who makes people shit their pants with one look. But there's more to you, and I’m glad I get to see all your different sides.”
“I love you,” he says, his eyes shining bright with so many things that no words could explain.
“I know.” I kiss him again.
“I know you love me too.” He grins against my lips.
“You heard that, did you?” I bite my lip.
“Not something I could miss.”
“Yeah, yeah, don't get used to it.”
“Okay,” he chuckles.
“But, just for now,” I say, beckoning him with my finger to come closer. He leans down and I whisper in his ear. “I love you, Neo.” His body shudders as he lets out a contented sigh.
“Can we play now?” Rosie asks, coming back into the closet, crumbs from her cookie still on her face.
I look at Neo. “Got room for two more?”
He smiles and nods his head. Rosie and I go back to our rooms, dress up in our finest clothes and join Neo and Mr. Bacon for tea.
There’s nothing normal about Neo, and that's my favorite thing about him. He loves what he loves and that's all that matters. He can be anything from an alpha male—maybe not with me, but I know it's in him—to being a good little submissive. A porn star with a side of a beast in the bedroom, the biggest softie you’ll ever meet when it comes to kids and animals, and one of the most deadly creatures out there. And he is all mine. I might be a stubborn bitch and refuse to say the words all willy nilly, but I do love that man more than I have ever cared to love another person before, not including Evie. That goes for Cass and Dean too, who aren’t that far behind.
I might have lived a really fucked-up life, and in some ways I still do, but I must have done some awesome shit in a past life to be blessed with having so many people who have seen my damaged, fucked-up self, and they still want every piece of me; to love me.
They are my undoing, and it's going to be the sweetest fall.
Sam
“WHY ARE WE HERE?” AXELgrumbles as he takes a sip of his drink. We’re at the bar down in the club, and it’s the first time I’ve come down here while there are people around.
Evie and I sometimes go for walks around the subdivision Harlow owns to get some fresh air or to get me out of the apartment, and Axel and I sometimes go for rides around Kingston Heights to get some food or just to hang. But it's been a few months since Harlow saved me from my life of hell, and although the idea of being around a lot of people gives me instant anxiety, I need to start trying to acclimate myself into the real world. I can't stay in that apartment forever, and the world won't change its ways to accommodate me.
“Because I need to try being around people, and I feel better with you, Harlow, or Evie by my side. But seeing how the lovely ladies are busy tonight, you're the one stuck with me,” I joke, grinning up at the big bear of a man. His golden locks are down, out of his man bun for once, flowing just past his shoulder.
He side-eyes me, but I see a grin breaking through his usual scowl. “That's not a chore. I actually like being around you.”
“As do I with you. Plus, this would be the best time to come down here and hang out. The girls are practicing, and there's barely anyone here. I can sit here, have my space, hang with a friend, and enjoy some music.”
Just as I say that Harlow hops up on stage. “Alright, enough. You ladies are too stressed and wound up. I think after this weekend, everyone needs a few days off, but for now, we gotta push through. I know the club has been busy every night since I’ve been back, and all of you have been fucking amazing out there. Just a few more shows. You know your routines by heart, and at this point, you're just over practicing, so enough of that until you go on stage tonight. Let’s relax and have some fun.”
She presses a button on a little remote she has and the songSleep overby Ashnikko comes on.How do I even know what that song is, you might ask?Well, Harlow has a bit of an obsession with the artist and has been playing her songs non-stop.
She hops off the stage, singing as she makes her way over to Evie. The lyrics make Evie blush as Harlow steps up close, pulling Evie’s body against hers as she starts to move their bodies together