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Lucky Felix
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Noah Early Warning
GioWith Bianca being such a distraction today, Gio had forgotten to call his mom earlier to let her know he'd gotten there okay. He had a couple of texts he hadn't read: one from her asking if he'd made there in one piece and another from Noah asking him to call him when he had time.He clicked the television in his room on and tossed the remote on the bed. While stepping out of his shoes, he dialed his mom. She was a little pissed that he hadn't called earlier—said she was beginning to worry, but she got over it once he assured her he was fine.The next call he was going to make was to Noah, but a commercial on the TV caught his eye. He was fairly certain that being around Felix for two whole months he might run into a few celebs. He figured he should start brushing up on some pop culture so he wouldn't feel so clueless if he met anyone he should have at least heard of.The tabloid show on now had just flashed a teaser clip of what was coming up. In the clip were candid photos of
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Who's Worried?
GioThe next morning, Gio woke to sounds of trucks outside. He peeked out the window, and sure enough, the plows were going. Gio had seen Felix's private plows on the property last night. Now he knew why he had three. The entire long driveway had been snowed in overnight. Gio expected the winter to be white up here. He knew that's what Big Bear was known for, but this seemed a bit much.He showered and dressed in his favorite pair of jeans and a dark thermal. Once fully dressed, he walked into the living room where Bianca stood in front of the television, holding a mug in her hand. She was still in a bathrobe and her hair looked damp. When she heard his footsteps, she turned, giving him a weak smile.Gio sucked in a breath for two reasons. For starters, she'd washed off all of yesterday's makeup, giving her that innocent fresh look like back in school. This was the Bianca he remembered, and the look brought with it even more memories: memories of staring at her when she was reading
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Could He Be More Beautiful?
BiancaDetermined to make the best of another day of waiting for Felix, Bianca decided she'd be positive about this and try to enjoy herself. So far, Gio had been pleasant enough company, and he was certainly nice to look at. She giggled inwardly, biting her lower lip and pretending the scenery out the window at that particular moment was especially interesting."They have beginner trails, right?"Bianca turned back to see Gio's nervous face, his green eyes momentarily veiled under a slow blink of long lashes. Geez, what she'd give to have lashes as heavy as his. She reached out and squeezed his arm. "Yes, they do. Don't worry. I'll take it easy on you." She smiled reassuringly. "Felix was the same way when he first started. Even with all the traveling, he'd never really hit the slopes, so he was just as nervous, but after a few runs, he got it."Gio returned the smile, nodding, but he didn't seem completely convinced. When they reached the lift, Gio appeared even more apprehensive
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah For the Best
GioGio could've gone for a simple cheeseburger at the ski lodge, but Bianca insisted the food there was overpriced and not worth it. She said there was some place he had to try while he was up here and they may as well try it today.They now sat at BJ's, a dive off the main strip, but Bianca swore they not only had the best cheeseburgers in Big Bear but also the best homemade chili. They also ordered two mugs of beer. Another thing Bianca said was great about this place—their prices. The mugs were under two dollars."Now we're talking." Gio smirked, clinking her mug in the air before taking a swig."I thought you'd like the cheap beer. You're such an Angelino!" Bianca took a swig.Gio placed the mug down, loving how her always-cheery demeanor was so damn contagious. He hadn't stopped laughing or smiling all morning, even when he was falling on his ass. "You calling me cheap?"Her bright eyes teased him. "I call them like I see them. Even Felix with all the money he has couldn't
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Adorably Irrisistable
GioGio had never really been much of a talker, especially with girls. It was rare for him to open up to anyone else but his close friends, but Bianca made it so easy. The conversation just flowed so comfortably as if it hadn't been years since they'd last seen each other.When they were finished with lunch, Bianca suddenly looked up at him; her excitement was irrefutable. Instantly, Gio felt the big goofy smile he'd worn all day on his face again. "What?""You wanna meet my grandma?"This was completely unexpected. "When?""Today. My mom too, actually." She stood up and he stood with her. "If we take the back way to the resort, we'll pass right by the shop. I don't usually go even a day without seeing them, and I was planning on going straight back to the cabin after we boarded, but since it's on the way, maybe we can stop by?"The thought of meeting her mom and grandmother made him a little uneasy, especially knowing her grandmother was the type of woman that said "sucks ass" a
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Out of Control
BiancaFor as much apprehension as Gio had about getting up on the slopes, he actually caught on much quicker than Bianca had imagined—even faster than Felix had when he first tried snowboarding. After just a few hours, he was getting fancy and speeding up so much at one point she had to warn him not to get too overconfident.She watched as he flew by her while she'd stopped to take a breather. Shaking her head, her eyes followed him. After spending the entire day with him, she could very easily understand how anyone could develop a major crush on this guy. Not only was he incredible to look at but he was turning out to be one of the sweetest guys she'd ever met. She felt terrible that he seemed so agonized about the tragedy in the ring.He made his way back to where she still stood. His big satisfied smile gave her silly butterflies, reminding her of the days back in high school. Then she remembered how she'd felt earlier when he held her hand. Oh, yeah, she was definitely developi
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Quelling Temptation
GioUnquestionably, what Gio was doing was technically against the man-code among him and his friends. They'd never actually discussed one, but it was still firmly in place. Coming on at all to one of his friend's girls was clearly breaking all kinds of rules: rules he never would've dreamt of breaking before Bianca. Not only had he just come on to her but he came on strong. He meant to rattle her. He loved what it did to her. Her reaction to his teasing had completely thrown him.He couldn't have planned it better if he'd tried. She'd walked right into all his comments, but she'd practically challenged him to try to weird her out. He heard it in her voice—saw it in those eyes. She could go from Bambi to bewitching siren in a second, and he was hooked. He never would've thought it about sweet little Bianca, but she had it in her. She probably didn't even realize she was even doing it and damn it if that didn't make it an even bigger turn on.Her licking her lip the way she had, had
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Heaven?
BiancaFocusing on the excitement of seeing Felix—feeling his arms around her—Bianca pushed aside any nagging feelings of guilt. Curiosity is all it was. She'd been curious about Gio's comment ever since he first made it on the slopes. The wine had just given her the courage to ask. That's all it was."What happened?" she asked, pulling away from him so she could see his eyes. "I thought you said you wouldn't make it up tonight.""Babe, I was waiting for my driver when I called you." Felix's playful smile warmed her. It's what she loved most about him. She always told him she could totally picture what he looked like as a little boy. Despite his rugged features, he still had such a baby face. "I was this close to just telling you, but I knew how disappointed you were about me not making it up yesterday. I wanted to do something special."Bianca turned to the mariachis who hadn't stopped playing. One moment she was smiling so big she nearly laughed, and then just like that the feeli
Last Updated : 2022-09-24
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Noah As Long As I'm With You
GioCalling Felix had been the best decision of Gio's life. Not only was Bianca back in his life for good, they'd start with the demolition of what was left of the old gym as soon as the investigation was over and rebuild from the ground up.The guys couldn't have been happier but none more so than Gio. Gio told them he'd get all their names on the title as soon as possible. Felix was going to do everything he could to get this thing going fast and have them back in business in no time. Felix might be relationship-challenged, but he truly was loyal to 5th Street and always had been.As promised, he figured something out, and while their new set up wasn't nearly as glamorous as something Felix could offer Bianca, they were happy. That's all that mattered. He was already working on bigger and better, but for now, this worked out for everyone and would have to do."What do you think?" Gio clicked the remote, turning off the TV in their bedroom as Bianca walked in wearing a bathrobe and
Noah Taking Charge
Gently patting the warm soapy sponge over Gio's big strong shoulders and then down his chest, Bianca examined all the bruises and scrapes that were still very visible. As the water from the shower rinsed away the soap, she kissed the bruises gently. She worked the sponge down to his hips as Gio brought his hand around her behind and squeezed a handful of her wet behind. He'd been hard from the moment she'd begun to undress him in the small hotel bathroom. Now he pressed against her, taking her mouth in his and kissing her with that need she loved feeling from him. As the warm water splashed down against their faces, she kissed him back with just as much need, moaning into his mouth.Gio brought his hand around the front, spreading her legs. If she let him and gave into her own yearning, she'd spin around and bend over, letting him take her right there, but she was determine: determined to not allow him to over exert himself—take care of him as she hadn't been able to this whole past w
Noah Please Forgive Me
Nearly hyperventilating for the third time this week, Bianca pulled over and got out of her car. She leaned her arm against the hood as the dry heaves kicked in. If her mother and Nana knew she was driving in that condition, they'd be furious.The anger, but mostly the immense hurt, nearly suffocated her. Gio's beautiful eyes had never looked at her the way they had tonight. They were so cold and full of revulsion she was convinced whatever love he'd felt for her was completely gone now.As the dry heaves slowly calmed, Bianca's breathing began to go back to normal. Her lip began to quiver as it had so much this week. She was out of options now. All week, she'd tried one thing after another. Trying hard to do as Noah said and respect Gio's wishes, she'd held out this long, and for what?Her efforts to reach him had been in vain. Even after she stopped getting the "not in service" message, now when she tried calling, the new message was even worse. This number has restrictions which
Noah Relentless Hope
Bianca's mouth fell open, and she stared at him for a moment, her big stunned eyes searching his face for something. With her chest still heaving, she shook her head, blinking a couple of times. More tears leaked out of her eyes and down her cheeks before she turned around and walked away without saying another word.Drawing a blank about what to do or say to her now, he watched her walk away. As much as his heart begged him to go after her, he knew there was nothing more to say. He stood there immobile as the minutes passed. He wasn't even sure how long he'd been standing there, but it was long enough to rewind everything he'd been through with Bianca since the day he'd first gone up to Felix's cabin.Relentless hope flew out from the grave, suddenly pounding questions in his head. Why would she come down here just to lie to him? Why would she be so hysterical about it? He'd let his clobbered ego strangle those two questions down when she'd stood there before him and unleashed what
Noah How Dare You!
GioGlad that Noah hadn't walked in ten minutes earlier and seen him break down like he had, Gio looked up at him. Noah had news for him and from the looks of it, like when he'd walked in there hours ago to tell him about Jack not making it, this wasn't good."Abel said Hector's fine. He is, right?""Hector's fine," Noah nodded. "Just a broken arm and lots of bruises and scrapes.""Then what is it?""Felix and Bianca were here." Gio turned away with a gulp, glad now that it was past tense, meaning they were gone or he might be tempted to tell Noah to forget his earlier request. Even with everything he'd heard on the stupid TV, his heart yearned to see her now. "You told her I didn't wanna see her?""I did."Gio glanced back when Noah didn't say more. "What did she say?""Nothing. She bolted to the restroom. She was upset, but she didn't say anything, even when she came back to wait for Felix.""Wait for him?" Gio squeezed the sheet and clenched his teeth, the jealousy eating h
Noah Slap In the Face
GioGio stared at the news reports numbly, switching from one channel to another as they went to commercial, ashamed to admit the stories and images of Felix and Bianca hurt just as much as the coverage of the fire.His second home, 5th Street, had been destroyed. Jack was gone, and Gio still had room to mourn for Bianca. He watched the latest reports that showed her getting into Felix's car with her luggage and flipping off the photographers. They were now said to be on their way here—together.Gio had never felt so stupid in his life. He'd hardly said two words since he came to over an hour ago, and the doctors advised him that the pain he was feeling was from his body being slammed against the wall. He'd been bruised and scraped up pretty bad from all the flying debris, but otherwise the worst injury he'd suffered was a concussion. They didn't think it was too bad, but they did warn the pain would probably worsen in the coming days when the whiplash and soreness really set in.E
Noah Heart Stopping Chill
BiancaIt'd been over an hour since the line between Bianca and Gio went dead. She tried to convince herself that he hadn't hung up on her. There had to be a reasonable explanation for why they'd been cut off and he was now not answering any of her calls or returning her texts. Even with the pictures, he couldn't possibly believe the stories about her and Felix being back together.Toni had called her about a half hour after her call with Gio to warn her about the new stories. The new photos of her and Felix coupled with the stories the media was circulating were pretty damning. She suggested Bianca give Gio a head's up. The media sure had a way of making even the most innocent of photos seem like some kind of deep moment between them.The more time that passed without her hearing from Gio, the more anxious she felt that he might actually be buying into the hype. He couldn't possibly, could he? But it was late already. They usually talked in the evening until bedtime.The televisio
Noah Explosive News
The sincerity mixed with alarm made Bianca nervous but she waited as Felix let out a breath and frowned. "Andy wanted me to threaten her—threaten to go after her with everything I had—dig up any skeletons she might have and threaten to go public with them, all for the sake of intimidating her into having the abortion." He looked away, and Bianca sensed he couldn't look at her anymore. She was almost afraid to hear more. "I might've done it if this had happened before I met you. I actually considered it, but then I thought what if it was you? What if this had happened when I first ran into you again, before I really got to know you, and I'd done this to you. I didn't know much about her either, but I kept thinking she could be just another sweet and special girl like you, who I'd be screwing with just to cover my own ass—I couldn't do it. That's when I realized I'm not the same guy I used to be and it's because of you. I'm giving her whatever she needs, and I plan on being there for my
Noah Second Chance
BiancaIt'd been days since the scandal broke—days since Bianca had last seen Gio and an eternity since she'd last kissed his lips. She hadn't even been able to say goodbye properly. What was worse was that this could go on for much longer.Both Bianca and Gio had assumed that the story would die down soon enough. Not only had it not calmed down but they were turning it into a full-blown soap opera. The paparazzi were relentless in their pursuit of a statement from any of the three parties involved in the, now internationally talked about, love triangle. Because they were all Hispanic, even the Spanish tabloids had gotten in on it.Bianca dropped the only class she'd taken on campus that spring because the once respectful photographers and sleazy journalists were on her now, as Nana so nicely put it, "like flies on shit."Gio had since been fined for flinging one photographer's camera across the 5th Street gym parking lot. They were forced to lay low for now. The media wanted nothi
