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Worth the Risk
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BiancaThe angora scarf Bianca wrapped around her neck should have brought on a little guilt. She'd purchased it just a few weeks ago with thoughts of Felix caressing the soft fabric. Now all she could think of was that she'd soon be snuggling up next to Gio in it.She'd been tempted to call Toni while she was in the bedroom changing. A very small voice in her head wanted Toni to talk her out of this: tell her she was making a huge mistake. But the much louder, more compelling voice all but snuffed out the little one. It screamed what she really wanted to do and that was to be with Gio all day. Have him hold her and kiss her like he had on the lift when she'd nearly melted into one huge puddle. As dangerous as she knew this could be, Bianca could hardly wait for it to happen again.On the ride to the movies, Bianca struggled to concentrate on what she was saying as she looked into Gio's eyes. "There's this really nice hiking trail we can check out after the movies. It's well kept fo
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah What Do You Want?
Bianca would never tire of the way he gazed at her. "Then lead the way, beautiful."Such a simple compliment and Bianca felt her face flush. She'd just sucked face with the guy, heard his moans, felt his hunger for her, and this made her blush? It was so silly she had to look away and he laughed. "Wow. Really?"She covered her face with her gloved hands, trying to keep from going into a laughing fit because she felt so stupid and the worst thing that could happen did—the squeak. It was loud, and one look at Gio's laughing face and she was in near tears, laughing.He pulled her to him laughing and moved her hands away from her face. "Don't cover your face. I love seeing you laugh."Bianca buried her face in his warm jacket as he brought his arms around her waist, holding her tighter. The enthralling smell of him, his aftershave, his skin as she lifted her face to his, was enough to calm her laughter, get her heart pounding again for a different reason now.She glanced back at the c
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah What Have You Been Dreaming?
GioGio waited, but Bianca said nothing more. She just stared at him in that same way she'd been doing since they left the cabin that morning. Those eyes owned him now—completely. It was almost painful to look into them now and know she belonged to someone else. That she was his for just a few stolen moments and tomorrow she'd be back in Felix's arms . . . his bed.He hugged her, squeezing his eyes shut, not wanting to be looking into those eyes when he asked her, "What've you been dreaming, Bianca?"Did he really want to know? He realized only moments ago when he found himself getting carried away that as much as he wanted to take her and do all the things he'd been fantasizing about on a daily basis, now he couldn't—shouldn't. Not just because she was Felix's girl but because what was happening was exactly what he'd been afraid of.Kissing her today had been a leap of faith. One he'd hoped would get her out of his system. Instead, it'd backfired on him. His need for her now had m
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Pushing It
BiancaOn the ride home, Bianca's stomach turned when she saw she had several missed calls and texts from Felix. Lying to him was out of the question. All it would take was one call to the driver to get an update on her if he was worried. She felt weird about even reading his texts in front of Gio, so she waited until she got back to the cabin in the bedroom to read them. But she did tell Gio that if he talked to Felix before she did, not to lie. She was telling him almost exactly what they did today leaving out, of course, all the parts about making out with his friend all day.Most of the missed texts were basically the same, asking her how things were except for the last one about a half-hour ago.:TEXT: Babe I'm getting worried. Please call me as soon as you can. :TEXT:She listened to the voicemail that he left just a few minutes after the text."Look, if this is about that story they've been airing, I promise I can explain that too. We talked about this already, remember? I'
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Feeling Weak
GioOut of habit, Gio had clicked the TV on in his room as he walked in. Halfway through rushing to change into his swim trunks, the words of the reporter on the television hit him like a bolt, and he grabbed the remote, clicking record like he had back home anytime something about this aired."Felicita Morales, the widow of Trinidad Morales gave birth today to a baby girl, Trini Morales, named after the father she'll never get to meet. Trinidad, who lost his life just over a month ago in the ring after a blow to the head during a fight that burst an aneurism in his brain, was only twenty-two when the tragedy occurred."Gio went numb. He stared at the screen as they went into detail retelling the story of the fight, Trinidad's death, and the ongoing investigation of the physician who released him to fight. He picked up the remote, turning up the volume as the cameras zeroed in on Trinidad's father, who was being interviewed at the hospital. He spoke solemnly about the birth of his g
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Are You Kidding Me?
//They lay in a meadow. It looked very different than the one Bianca had taken him to because there was no snow, only grass and flowers in every color. Gio was certain it was still the same one. He lay there next to her, his weight on his elbow while his other hand stroked her hair as he stared into her eyes. "I wanna kiss you," he whispered.Bianca smiled, making the day suddenly brighter, the intoxicating scent of the flowers that much stronger. "I want you to."Gio leaned in with anxious anticipation of tasting her mouth and kissed her—for a very long time. He didn't need to breathe. He didn't need anything anymore. This was all he needed—forever. To be lost in Bianca's world, in her mouth, her kisses. He'd never felt happier in his life. Finally, he pulled his lips away from her, and instantly he was lost in her eyes. She smiled again. A smile so blissful—so content. "I love you, Bianca.""I love you too," she whispered back.The strong smell of coffee suddenly trounced the sme
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Hypocrisy
BiancaIt kept happening. As much as Bianca tried to act normally, she couldn't help but tense up every time Felix snuggled up to her. It was just a matter of time before he noticed there was something very wrong. He'd already noticed it earlier when he kissed her neck on their way into the bedroom and she all but moved away. When he asked what was wrong she played it off, but she saw it in his confused expression, though he let it go.After a day away, she'd normally be all for a quickie before she had to leave to go work, but today she'd told him she was in a hurry even though she didn't actually have to be at her grandmother's shop for another hour.What had she been thinking? That it would all go back to normal? That being with him again after yesterday would feel the same? Nothing felt the same now. This was all wrong, but Bianca didn't know how to fix it without calling the whole thing off and walking out of not only Felix's life but Gio's as well. That was a sacrifice she jus
Last Updated : 2022-09-24Noah Harsh Reality
GioGio's magic pill had come through again. Just reading those three little words had been enough to calm him from the torment he'd been feeling ever since he'd seen Bianca with Felix earlier. Then reading her follow up text confirming that she was feeling just as anxious as he was about being forced to be apart was enough to convince him that staying here was the right thing to do. Even a moment alone with her would make it all worthwhile. Though he still worried about how he would handle seeing them have their moments together. He didn't even want to think about that right now. For now, he'd concentrate on the positive news that she was feeling just as tortured by all of this as he was. That had to be good thing somehow.Since Gio started training with Felix, between the other trainers and Bianca always being around, he hadn't had a moment alone with him. Because Felix showed up unexpectedly early, Gio finally had time alone with him. The other trainers wouldn't be back until late
Last Updated : 2022-09-24
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
