Cole

Leaving Molly’s apartment, I’m so worked up that I could break something. I’m eager to go home and pull my little brother Cody out of bed and kick his ass for even thinking that letting Molly step foot in that club was a good idea. But if I do that now, I may seriously hurt the kid. Something I don’t want to do.

I spent two hours driving around in an attempt to calm down before I went to Molly’s. And now, I’m right back where I started. Except I’ve got a raging hard-on to boot.

There’s only one fix for this.

When I hit the red light at the end of Molly’s development, I take a left instead of the right to go back to my place and detour to an old friend’s house. No more than a mile in the opposite direction, I quickly dial the familiar number and wait for her to answer.

“Tell me your home,” I greet her.

“Just. Lucky for you,” her sultry voice fills the line.

“I’ll be there in less than five.” I hit end and throw the phone on the center console.

It takes me three whole minutes to reach her house. She’s standing in the doorway, a cream-colored silk robe wrapped around her waist, waiting for me as I pull into her driveway. I toss my truck into park and shut it off, pulling the keys from the ignition and making a hasty exit from the cab.

Jade holds the door open and doesn’t bat an eye as I rush past her like some sort of wild animal.

“Strip,” I order as soon as I set my keys down. I’m already pulling my own shirt over my head as the command leaves my mouth.

One pull of the silk ribbon holding together the front of her robe and her naked skin beneath is exposed. Like always, she’s ready for me, anticipating my needs better than anyone else. The robe slithers to the ground leaving her completely exposed before me as I work my way out of the confines of my pants and underwear.

My cock is throbbing with need.

“How do you want me?” Jade hums with appreciation as she gives me a once over.

The condom I pulled from my wallet is already open, and I’m sheathing my length. One look around the room and I decide the quickest way is going to be with her bent over the couch. “There.” I point.

I’m so worked up, so out of control that I can’t string more than one-word responses together right now.

Jade leans over and presents herself to me, and I take full advantage. Like the greedy asshole that I am, I line up my cock and don’t even check to see if she’s ready for me. Hands on her hips, I shove myself all the way inside her. She’s already wet. I try not to overthink that realization as I pull back and slam into her again.

She was probably out with someone else tonight. Another one of her fuck toys. Walking in the door when I called. I think of Molly and the fact that this could be her right now. She wouldn’t be soaked from someone else. It would be mine. All mine. And I would own her heart and soul.

If only I could let myself.

Anger spurs me on as I fuck Jade harder. Something she’s always enjoyed. Her moans of pleasure, our skin smacking together, echoes around the room as I feel my balls begin to tighten. I know by the way she’s pushing back against me that she’s ready too.

“Cum,” I bark at her as I slam inside her again and slap her ass.

Jade screams out in pleasure, milking me as my cock explodes.

“Holy fuck,” she sighs the minute I pull out and tug off the condom. “That was pretty intense. Even for you.”

“Sorry,” I apologize as I pull on my boxers.

“Don’t get me wrong, Cole, I don’t mind at all. But, don’t you think you would be better satisfied if you were with her, instead of imagining I’m her?”

“Jade,” I warn as I slump down on her couch in defeat.

She’s right. I probably would be. And this is the problem you run into with a fuck buddy. Or at least a fuck buddy who is as awesome as Jade.

Not exactly fair to Jade to fuck her and pretend she’s someone else, but...she knows the score. I haven’t always pictured Molly when Jade and I are together either – that’s a more recent change, which only makes me feel slightly better about this fucked up situation.

Jade wraps back up in her robe and sits next to me on the couch. “Would it really be so bad, Cole? She’s a great woman. And you know she’s in love with you.”

“She can’t be.” I snap. “She can’t love me. That’s not how this works.”

“Oh, you foolish man. That’s exactly how this works. She loves you, you let her in to love you, and you return that love.” Jade turns toward me and places her hand on my cheek. “Cole, you’re not unlovable, and you know as well as I do that you’re capable of giving love.”

I gently wrap my hand around her wrist and pull her hand away from my face. “I didn’t come here for comfort or pity Jade. I came here to get laid. This isn’t a psych session.”

Jade laughs and leans her head on my shoulder. “I never said it was. I only want to see you happy, truly happy. You’re a good guy and eventually, the time is going to run out on you and me.”

My body tenses. “You’ve met someone?” I don’t even have to ask. Jade immediately sits up and looks me in the eyes.

“It’s still new. We’re not exclusive...yet. But, I like him. A lot.”

I run a hand through my hair and let out a curse. “Shit. You should have told me. I wouldn’t have come over tonight.”

“Cole, it was you or I was going to seek someone out. This guy, we’ve gone on one date so far. Nothing’s happened, and I needed what you gave me just as much as you did.”

There’s one difference between Jade and me. She still enjoys the scene. I do not. Sometimes I think I miss it but then I realize, I really don’t. That chapter closed with Smitty settling down, and my feelings for Molly ramping up.

“One date and you're hooked? You haven’t even had sex with him yet? What if he’s a bad lay?” I tease.

She swats my arm and shakes her head. “Stop. If he’s a bad lay, I’ll just call you.” She blushes. “Besides. I’ve known him for a while, I’ve only recently convinced him that we should try a little more.”

“Alright, I’ll bite.” I get the feeling she wants me to be interested in this. “Who is he?”

“Oh no. I’m am not telling you! You’re not running a background check on him and going to interview him and threaten him within an inch of his life, thank you very much.”

Her retort earns her a glare from me. “Jade. Who’s the fucker who’s got you all swoony inside?”

“I’m not telling you. I mean it. You’ll find out when I’m damn good and ready.”

“You would have been better off not saying anything at all.” I wink at her. “I’ll figure it out all on my own.”

“Whatever. Moving right along. Do you want to tell me what Molly did this time that had you in a horny rage?”

I probably shouldn’t tell her. “She kissed me.” Apparently, my brain thinks otherwise, and my filter is broken.

Jade’s eyes go wide. “She...kissed you?”

“I kissed her back.” I lean forward, resting my elbows on my thighs and hang my head. Tugging on my hair, I let out a frustrated groan. “And then I told her it should have never happened.”

She doesn’t even hesitate to reach over and smack me upside my head. “And then you came here? You’re an asshole.”

I snort. “Right, because we didn’t know that already.” I should have known Jade wouldn’t take my side on this one. “I think I’m going to call it a night,” I tell her as I stand up and put the rest of my clothes back on.

“Cole,” she whispers.

“I’m fine, Jade. I’m going home to work something out with Cody and going to bed. I’m fine. Thank you for tonight,” I say as I pull my shirt down over my head.

I give her a kiss on the forehead and walk out the door. She’s shaking her head at me as I climb inside my truck and back out of her driveway.