Pain and fire shot through my entire side, an agonising feeling that was worse than actually being tattooed.It intensified when he lifted me off my feet.My reaction was immediate."Fuck!" I hissed, wiggling around to get out of his hold but that only managed to make it ten times more painful. "Kevin, stop! Let me go."It hurt, a lot."Okay, okay, okay," Kevin whispered, grunting as if he was the one in pain.Once I was set back down on my feet and I stumbled back, I saw Theo let go of Kevin's fingers. He had a glare on his face as he stared back at Kevin, his eyes hard and zeroed in on Kevin.Kevin clutched his hand to his chest, scowling at the both of us."What the fuck is wrong with you? I was only hugging her," Kevin scolded, directing the question to Theo as if I wasn't standing there.Theo didn't respond, and I'm happy that he didn't.Instead, he shifted his attention back to me and looked down at my side with concern written all over his face. "Fuck, Nina. Are you okay?"I no
Staring down at the screen of my phone, my thumb hovered over the name I had saved as Nina.I wanted to call her, or text-anything to find out how her tattoo was healing. That was the excuse I told myself while knowing damn well that I just wanted to talk to her. I wanted to know how her days had been.Did she pass the Chemistry test she was supposed to study for? Did she enjoy her decaf latte from Sally's after I had been the biggest fucking asshole in the world? Was he ex bothering her?If I wanted to know so badly, why couldn't I bring myself to talk to her?It was frustrating and borderline confusing. I regretted leaving the way I did, especially because her ex-boyfriend had undoubtedly upset her.I thought about it every day since, and I was never one to overthink or have second thoughts. But seeing the type of guy she dated fucked with my head, in the worst and most irrational way possible.Her ex was on the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison to me, and the very idea tha
I walked over the yard, pulling my phone from my pocket to see if Nina had responded.She didn't-but it was early morning and I realised that I shouldn't have contacted her that early. What if I had accidentally woken her up and she was pissed?The possibilities were endless, and so were the scenarios in my head. I needed to stop thinking about it. Immediately.My first class for the day was climatology, a curriculum that I wasn't particularly excited about but it was necessary for my degree-which was architecture. I entered the lecture room, taking note of the lack of students inside.I put my glasses on the second the fluorescent lighting hit me, knowing that I was going to be stuck with a headache if I didn't.I sat down, busying myself by looking through my upcoming appointments. I was free later that day, thankfully, and the rest of the week were minor tattoos that wouldn't take longer than an hour or so.Now that Alice was back, it was one less thing to worry about. I also didn'
NINAI got you."Are your classes done for the day?" I asked, sliding the seatbelt over my chest as I glanced at Theo.It had been a week since I saw him last, and everything suggested that getting into my car with him wasn't a good idea-but I wasn't known for having good ideas.Especially because he looked...different.A good different.A surprising different-even though it took me a few moments to figure out that he only looked that way because of the radiant smile on his face.His cheeks were tinted pink and the wind had messed up his hair-in the best way. Not only that, but I had noticed his dimples on both cheeks for the first time. How I had missed it before was beyond me.Theo nodded his head, shutting the door after he sat down.I hated driving, and having Theo do it for me was relieving to say the least. It was just one of those things that I never enjoyed, and I always preferred being in the passenger seat after I had received my licence-after failing three times.My favouri
Why made me say yes?I never had anyone over-let alone a woman.To my dismay, my heart rate sped up at the thought of having Nina in my home. It made me nervous. It put me on edge. For what reason? I don't know, and being alone with Nina wasn't a new ordeal. But it felt like it.When she first asked, a burst of excitement consumed me and I was...relieved that she even considered it. When I turned the car back around and was left with my thoughts to simmer, I realised what we were about to do. And that was have coffee with the most beautiful girl I've ever seen in my apartment. Holy shit.If I wasn't driving, I would have been bouncing my knee.I bit down on my lower lip, tapping my fingers against my thigh while I waited for the light to turn red. I wanted to do it-I just wasn't sure if I had the strength to act fucking normal around her. Was she aware of how she made me feel?Was she aware that her dress was no longer covering the top of her thighs but was bunched up to just below he
My smiled widened and I shook my head as my heart rate sped up again. I paid attention to her as I opened the door of my studio apartment, seeking any indication that she didn't want to be here. There was nothing.Her shoulders were relaxed, and her arms weren't crossed up to her chest. Working with customers had me accustomed to reading body language, and Nina was far from uncomfortable.Good.My apartment wasn't much to look at, but Nina had awe in her eyes as she scanned the area. Especially on the art hanging on my walls. I needed natural light, hence the large floor to ceiling window and it was the next thing she looked at.Her smile was soft...almost impressed and surprised. Because of her reaction, I didn't know what she was expecting but I could tell she was shocked. Pleasantly, SO."Holy-" Nina murmured, approaching one of the architectural pieces I was currently busy with on my drawing table. "You made this?"I nodded, until I realised that she wasn't even looking at me. "Ye
NINA"Is he cute?" Callie asked cheekily, the smirk on her face and the suggestive rise of her eyebrows speaking a thousand words. It was obvious that I found Theo cute, and not even my attempt at a poker face could hide it.I grinned, rolling over onto my stomach and I crossed my ankles.With a shrug, I muttered, "Kind of.""Kind of?" Callie repeated, joining me on my bed.Her long brown hair was pin straight-tied up in a high ponytail and keeping it away from the leftover pizza she was munching on. She hiccupped, looking at me expectantly and I chuckled at how adorable she was being.Callie was a friend of mine from Oakland and one of the only things I missed about that college. The only time I got to see her was during her tri-annual visit to her grandma, where she'd surprise me with my favourite bouquet of flowers and I'd bake her favourite pizza.We hardly saw each other, but when we did-we made sure to speak about everything. Including boys and unfortunately, Theo managed to wea
"Please," I begged, though it came off more as a statement than anything else. "Stop moving.""It hurts," the man whined, his eyes squinted shut and a pain-filled scowl on his forehead. His fists were clenched, pressed tightly to his sides while I tattooed his girlfriend's portrait onto his shoulder blade.I swear if I have to tattoo another person's face ever again...I sighed, turning my machine off for the tenth time since his session started. Hunter was a middle aged man- approaching his fifties and decided it would be a good idea to have his twenty five year old girlfriend plastered on his back. I didn't judge-but he was making my job incredibly difficult by squirming and whining.I miss Nina, and her ability to stay completely still."I know," I muttered, reaching for a few napkins and handing it to him. He wiped his sweaty forehead, his face flustered and tears pouring down his cheeks. "We can continue this next week?"Hunter shook his head ferociously. "No. I'm done. I can't d
NINATheo stared down at me, his chest heaving and his eyes half-lidded. If he looked at me like that, I'd let him do anything to me. Anything.There were so many things that I wanted to say. You don't need to ask. Just put me in the position you want me. Tie me up and have me the way you need to. I wanted Theo to know that I trusted him with all of me, and that meant allowing him to do whatever he pleased."Can you give me a safe word, baby?" Theo breathed, running his hand over my thigh.The action was soft, and slow-but it left a trail of fire in his path. I squeezed my legs together, a failed attempt at providing relief to the annoying throb between my legs. It didn't work. Theo slipped his hand between my thighs, forcing them apart while he made sure I kept my eyes on his face.He was rough, but gentle and he made it clear that it was his turn to have fun.Safe word? I licked my lips, unable to concentrate long enough to think of a damn word. What could it possibly be? I was too
That was until I felt her take my pants off, and I opened my eyes to see her removing my boxers. Holy shit. My mouth fell agape, realising that Nina had different plans."Nina-" I stammered, forgetting that her name was something that I hardly called her."Be quiet," she whispered, wrapping her hand around the base of my dick.I caught my moan and swallowed it, still breathing heavily as I stared down at her. I'm so fucking hard. Every stroke was magnified, but my heart nearly stopped when I felt her mouth close around my tip. Fuck.My body tensed, and I whimpered when her tongue ran over the length of my dick. I looked down at her, incapable of taking my eyes off her."Oh, fuck-" I hissed, trying to understand and comprehend how it felt that good.Don't cum. Not yet. How fucking embarrassing was that?Nina stopped moving. "What did I say?""Be quiet," I repeated breathlessly, succumbing to her every demand. From her smile, I could tell that she was satisfied.I breathed out a sigh of
I couldn't stop thinking about Nina, or her words. Yes, I'll move in with you. The thought had me smiling- too many times for comfort. The idea of it was about to drive me insane and I couldn't fathom waking up every morning with her next to me.How dare she make me this happy?It almost felt...unreal.Breathing out a sigh, I let my head fall onto the pillow while I listened to the sound of Nina showering. I was tempted to join her, and possibly show my appreciation for all the ways she made me feel.I licked my lower lip, staring off in the direction of the bathroom. I should. I closed my eyes, telling myself that she should enjoy her time. With that being said, I stayed glued on the bed and almost fucking kicked myself for it.After all our moments together, I still managed to feel the tiniest bit of nerves when it came to her.How?The water stopped running and a few seconds later, Nina stepped into the room in nothing but a white towel around her body. Her face was flushed, and he
"Hi, baby," Theo's voice was soft, and gentle and all that I wanted after a long day of classes. I stepped aside to let him in, and I couldn't help but admire how good he looked in those glasses."I'm so happy to see you," I said softly, feeling relieved. I was tired but when Alice asked for an emergency babysitter, I couldn't resist. I was happy to."Why?" Theo said, gazing down at me. "Are you hungry?"I chuckled, nodding my head. "You got me.""Ah," he murmured, giving me a look as he set all the items down in the kitchen.I cradled Oliver in my arms, holding the bottle to his mouth. He drank as if he had never been fed before, and I scoffed a small laugh when he gasped for air and started drinking again. He held the bottle, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that he could keep his own bottle in place.I nodded in approval, sitting down as I let him enjoy his meal."You're so beautiful," Theo murmured, catching me off guard and I grinned at the compliment. He stood with his han
NINA"Hey, baby," I whispered, stroking the back of my knuckles over the little's boy cheek. He giggled, waving his tiny hands in the air as he kicked his feet. I held him close to me, smiling down at his adorable face when he latched onto my finger."Hi, mama," Brian greeted, entering the living room with the brightest smile on his face.Alice rolled her eyes, using the tall mirror to put her earrings on. Brian hugged her from behind, still grinning when he kissed her on the shoulder.They were both dressed in formal clothes-on their way to attend a black tie event. I stood with Oliver in my arms, attempting to sway him to sleep but the baby seemed to be as awake as ever."Hi, Nina." Brian let go of her, offering me a small wave when he plopped himself down on the couch. His tie was loose, and the buttons left undone. He stretched his arms over the back of the couch, folding one leg over the other when he took a deep breath in and sighed heavily."Hey, you okay? You seem a little str
"Oh my God," Nina whispered to herself, rushing out of her chair and down the hall. "I'm a mess."I opened my mouth-hoping to catch her attention, but she disappeared into the room and left no room for me to speak. I wanted to tell her that there was no need for her to fix herself up, but noises of cupboards and drawers opening and closing could be heard.I smiled as I approached the door, still reeling from Nina's words. I love you. There wasn't a thing in the world that made me happier. I wanted to hear her say it over and over again.My smile dropped the moment I remembered who was on the other side of the door. It morphed into a distasteful frown.What was she doing here? It was the last thing I expected. And the last thing I wanted. She was my mother, yes. But she had hurt me in ways I couldn't fathom and knowing that she was there was a reminder that I didn't need.I took a deep breath in, letting my hand rest on a handle. She knocked again, nearly shaking the doorframe with the
NINAI groaned out of my sleep, letting my arm drag over the empty space next to me. Empty? That didn't feel right.Waking up alone felt foreign and unfamiliar. I opened my eyes, sighing when I saw that Theo wasn't next to me. I strained my ears, listening to the sound of rummaging in the kitchen and I smiled sleepily when my head dropped back down on the pillow. A few seconds later, I was hit with the comforting aroma of cooking.Theo was making breakfast.I blinked, attempting to push myself off the bed. It didn't work. The last few days had drained me, and I was still feeling the effects of it even though I was no longer on my period.Letting out a breath, I rolled over to my back and stared at the high ceiling. I stayed like that for a little while until I heard light footsteps approach the bedroom. My head turned to the noise, seeing Theo's face pop around the doorframe. Only his face. I chuckled, seeing the disappointed expression at the realisation that I was awake.He sighed,
I leaned against the edge of the counter, waiting for Nina to step out of the shower. She had been in there for a while, and I listened to the spray of water hit the tiles while I busied myself with bouncing my knee. I was nervous-the tiniest bit.But it intensified when the water stopped and the glass door slid open.My body went still. Why am I nervous? It was the thought that she might not like what I had spread out for her that had me feeling anxious. I took a deep breath in, glancing around the kitchen one more time to make sure everything was in place.Nina needed a little cheering up, and I had no problem doing that for her. From her favourite flowers to her favourite dish, I could only hope that she liked it. I really hoped she liked it.Am I doing too much? I questioned myself.When it came to Nina, I wanted her to be happy and satisfied. Most of all, I wanted her to feel loved. Yes, that was it. I needed her to know that my heart belonged to hers. Even if it just meant getti
NINAI stepped out of my last class for the day, feeling as if I was about to collapse at any second as I dragged my backpack over my shoulder.Everything felt extra heavy today. Everything felt longer, too. My lower back ached, and the cold weather only managed to make it worse. I wanted nothing more than to lie down in a bed and forget that I was on my period.Fucking period. At least it confirmed that my birth control did its job.Imagine.My body craved for a nap, preferably with Theo's warm body next to me. Where was he, anyway? I was stuck in a four hour lab, and had no communication with him throughout those four hours.I wondered if he was still on campus. Probably not. I glanced at the watch on my wrist, seeing that Theo's last lecture ended almost two hours ago. I sighed, knowing that I'd have to get myself home even when it felt like death was knocking on my door.Dramatic? Absolutely not. Everything ached and pained. Besides that, I was starving.Deciding to stop wasting t