Me: What? I won’t. I would never, dude. You know this.
Me: Please?
Crew: Kalen.
Kalen?!Knox’s cousin, Kalen?! Why does that bother me so much? He hangs out with Kalen—what was it he told Knox on Friday? They went to a party together a month ago. My stomach twists at the knowledge… almost like jealousy? But that can’t be right. Why would I be jealous? I have a girlfriend.
Me: What is it you’ve done with him? Do you guys hook up a lot?
Crew: Nah. We’ve made out a few times, gave him a handy one time, and he gave me head once. We aren’t like that, though. It’s just something that’s happened here and there.
Me: Are you into him?
Crew: No. Not at all. We’re friends.
Me: Well, we’re friends.
Crew: You’re different and don’t even pretend you’re not.
“Okay, quiet cats,” Knox says, startling me. “Gotta piss, so we’re making a quick pit stop.” A few minutes later, we’re pulling up to some off the highway, no name gas station. Aston’s still passed out and snoring softly when we park.
“You guys want anything while I’m inside?”
“Uh, water bottle, please?” I ask.
“Me too.”
“You got it. Be right back.” Knox shuts his door, jogging inside the building.
Suddenly, I’m aware that we’re very muchalonefor the first time since last night. Yes, Aston is here, but he sleeps like the dead. My heart rate kicks up, threatening to beat right out of my chest as my hands turn clammy, a shiver running down my spine.
“Look at me,” Crew whispers. His voice is hoarse, and fuck if it doesn’t do things to my insides.
My gaze flies to him, and the hunger in his eyes is roaring. His desire is screaming at me through dilated pupils, eclipsed irises, and heavy eyelids. A tidal wave of lust and wanton need rushes over me, taking my breath away and making my heart skip a damn beat.
The outside world all but vanishes.
Without ever breaking eye contact, his hand reaches out and fists my shirt, yanking me over to him, lips pressing down on mine with bruising force.
This kiss isn’t sweet.
This kiss isn’t gentle.
It’s carnal.
It’s raw.
It’s his tongue spearing into my mouth, taking what he wants unapologetically.
It’s greedy, while also being giving.
It’s fuckingeverything.
His body twists, scooting closer to me, both hands flying to my cup my head. He sucks my tongue, pulling a deep,loudgroan from my throat. He is driving me insane in the best possible way, and I’m doubting we’ll ever be able to look back from here.
The driver’s side door opens, pulling us out of our bubble. Crew jumps back over to his seat as Knox climbs in, shutting the door and starting the car.
Glancing back, he hands us both the waters we asked for. He looks from me to Crew before turning back around and putting the car in drive. I have no clue if he saw us or not.