29.“And this… here!” Amber dust off her hands with a smile as she placed the last book she had on the table. She looked around and smiled. Her room was in perfect order. Remembering snacks, she rushed downstairs to the fridge and picked out some biscuits and orange juice before heading back to her room.She took a seat on one of the chairs there and opened her math textbook, put a lollipop in her mouth as she flipped through the pages, waiting for Axel to come tutor her.He had returned from school and asked to shower first before they get on with it, and she was more than excited to see what he had in store. She thought she would escape math because she was a mass communication student, but she had no idea it would be given to them as one of their elective courses — she knew Math, but she hated it.Amber heard his door close and adjusted in her seat as she waited for him. When she didn’t hear a knock on her door, she raised a brow and stood to her feet.She opened the door, shocked
030.Amber took a seat on the bed, her face in her palms. Memories of their kiss flashed in her head again and she groaned, throwing one of her pillows across the room. Amber knew she was overreacting — Candice was his girlfriend and it was actually normal for her and Axel to kiss each other, but she couldn’t bring herself to accept it.Amber knew she shouldn’t lay claim on him just because she and Axel had one or two steamy moments together but still…"Get a grip, Amber," she muttered under her breath. "You're being ridiculous. So what if Axel and Candice kissed? It's not like you have any right to be jealous."But even as she tried to convince herself, she couldn't shake the feeling of hurt and betrayal that was creeping up on her. She thought she had something special with Axel, something real. But maybe she had just been fooling herself all along.Or was she?She grabbed another pillow and buried her face in it, letting out a muffled scream. Even though Axel had broken up with Ca
031.“Why didn’t you tell me?” Axel asked, covering his face with his palm.Amber sat up. “I didn’t think it was that big of a deal. Besides, I’m an adult now, aren’t 1?” she asked, but Axel shook his head.“I can’t do this to you, Amber,” he got down from the bed. “I seriously can’t. I can’t sue your first time like that. I thought…” he paused and released a heavy breath. “I thought you’ve had flings, you know. Maybe in high school or anything. People do that, don’t they?”Amber lowered her head. “Yes, they do, and I had every opportunity to do that as well,” she got down from the bed and held his hand. “But I waited because of you. I already told you about the kiss, didn’t I? I wanted you to be the first to do everything to me, Axel.”Axel sighed and ruffled his hair. This wasn’t what he was expecting from her at all. How could he bring himself to sleep with her? She was a beautiful girl that every guy wanted and even though he and Cole sent them away from her back in high school, h
032.Cole’s gaze flickered between Axel and Amber as they ate dinner. It was rare… very rare for Amber and Axel not to have any conversations when they were having dinner together. And it was quite shocking that Amber didn’t pick up a fight with him as well. ‘Did they have an argument?’ he thought but quickly shook his head.That was impossible. Amber and Axel were like two peas in a pod. They hardly fight or have any arguments, making him wonder what might be going on with them.He glanced at Amber who was eating her food slowly, an unreadable expression on her face. Then at Axel, who just flipped the sausage in his plate back and forth. He hadn’t even touched his food. Cole sighed. He couldn’t take this anymore. He dropped his fork on the plate, making a clanging sound.His sudden action caused both Axel and Amber to look up at him with raised eyebrows, the tension in the air suddenly growing thicker. “What's up, man?” Axel asked, putting on a brave face despite the tension visi
033. “Amy, have you noticed that Axel isn’t quite himself today?” Melissa pointed to the basketball court and Amber’s gaze followed her hands to rest on Axel, who was on the bench with his face buried in his palms. Amber raised an eyebrow. ‘Did he get benched?’ she thought as she watched him ruffle his hair. “I don’t think he’s fine. You should go check on him.” she suggested. Amber huffed, her expression hardening as she recalled what had transpired between them. “Why must I be the one to check on him?” Melissa raised a brow, confusion dancing around her face. “What do you mean? Of course, you’re the one to check on him. Do I have any business with him besides being his Cat eyes best friend?” she asked, but Amber rolled her eyes. “He looks perfectly fine.” Amber waved it off. Melissa wasn’t having it. “Look at that face, Amy, does that look fine to you?” she asked. Amber looked up again to see him biting his lip. She knew Axel too well—she had probably watched him all her li
034. Amber sat at the cafeteria eating lunch with Melissa and Jack when Axel walked in. Their eyes met. He only gave her a short nod and took a seat with his basketball teammates. Amber lowered her head, her heart aching slightly. On a normal day, he would come sit with her. He never cared if his teammates were with him — he always had dinner with her but today? Today, he was with them. Amber sighed. He was definitely avoiding her. She couldn’t deny the fact that she wasn’t mad about what he did to her, but one part of her still wanted him to behave like he always did to her. She didn’t want him to distance himself or avoid her — it was hurting her. Melissa noticed her mood and nudged her with her leg. “Girl, what’s going on with you and Axel? You have refused to tell me anything, and you keep looking at him like he hurt her, and you still can’t get over him. Amber bit her lower lip. Melissa knew how to get to her. She had no idea how the lady does it, but she knew and could read
035. Amber was seated in her room, her mind replaying the argument she had with Jack. He was damn right about some things he said — like Cole finding out and how it would affect his friendship with Axel, her heart getting broken and things not being the way they were supposed to be anymore, but she saw nothing wrong with one going after what he or she wanted. Like she earlier stated, there wasn’t a law that forbade people from dating their best friend’s sibling or a girl dating her brother’s best friend. She couldn’t wrap her head around how it had to be considered a taboo anyway. She ruffled her hair continuously, exhaling. Standing to her feet, she walked to where her study table was placed and stared out the window and into Axel’s room. He was seated there with his back turned to her and his head lowered. Amber had no idea what he was doing, but she couldn’t bring herself to ask him either. She recalled his mood in school and wondered if he was doing alright. A messaged popped
036. Amber sat in class the next day, twirling her pen in her hand, her thoughts filled with what transpired between her and Axel. She couldn't shake the feeling that she might have been too harsh, that maybe she should have tried to understand his perspective. After all, she knew he cared about her, and that his behavior was driven by concern but still… she felt lost and didn’t even know what to think of him anymore. “Hey, you okay?” Melissa asked, giving Amber a nudge. Amber snapped out of her reverie, glancing up at Melissa. “I'm…I'm not sure,” she said, her voice quiet. “Axel?” Melissa guessed, her eyebrows raised. Amber gave a small nod, her lips pursing. “I know he was only trying to protect me. But I can't help feeling like he's trying to control me, like he doesn't want me anymore and still won’t let me be with someone else.” Melissa leaned in closer, lowering her voice. “I can see why that would bother you, but try to look at it from his point of view. He doesn't want yo
048.“You’re going to pay for that!” the man snarled, his face twisted with rage. He reached out and grabbed Amber by the hair, pulling her head back so that she was forced to look up at him. “You’re going to learn to obey me. And then, I’m going to take what I want.”Amber screamed, struggling against the man’s grip, but he was too strong. She could feel the panic rising in her chest, the fear that she was going to be violated and hurt.With a desperate cry, she kicked out with her leg, connecting with the man’s shin. He howled in pain, his grip on her hair loosening. It was her only chance.Amber pulled away, her heart racing as she scrambled towards the door. But just as she was about to make her escape, the man pulled her back and pinned her to the wall and as he was about to kiss her, a loud crash echoed through the room, causing her to turn in fear and the man to turn in annoyance, wondering who dared to interrupt him.Axel was standing in the doorway, his face twisted in pure r
047.“I’ll be watching you, and if you look even slightly uncomfortable, we’re out of here. Understood?”Melissa nodded, her shoulders relaxing slightly. “I understand. Thank you, Amber.”Tyler, his smile widening, gestured towards the rest of the room. “Now, ladies, let me show you around,” he said, leading them deeper into the house. “There are plenty of rooms where you can let loose, and a number of my…special friends who would be more than happy to give you a tour.”Amber narrowed her eyes, her hands curling into fists as she kept pace with Melissa and Tyler. The house was like a maze of debauchery, each room they passed filled with more hedonistic scenes than the last.As they rounded a corner, Tyler gestured towards a set of stairs. “Now, if you really want to see the good stuff,” he said, his voice dripping with innuendo, “you’ll have to follow me upstairs.”Amber hesitated, her instincts screaming at her to turn and run. But Melissa, her face flushed with excitement, started u
046."C'mon, Amber, you're just going to leave me alone here?" Axel whined as Amber got dressed for the party.Amber rolled her eyes playfully. "You aren't a baby. I'll just be gone for a few hours. I won't stay too long." she gave him a heart shaped necklace to wear for her.Axel took it with a sigh and after helping her with it, hugged her from the back, his arms wrapped around her. For a moment, Amber wanted to forget about the party and just stay with him, but Melissa needed her and she didn't want to let her bestie down. "I don't want you to leave." he pouted, placing a soft kiss on her neck. The kiss sent a shiver down her spine the shuddered, clearly affected by that little contact.She pushed away from his arms and cupped his face. "I'll be back before you know it." she kissed him but he wrapped his hand around her waist and deepened the kiss, causing her to moan into his mouth.Axel pulled out and brushed a strand of hair from her face. "Do not mess around with any man, Kitt
045.A week later...Amber was seated in the school relaxation spot with Melissa and Jack. They had lots of snacks in front of them while they talked and chatted happily."But seriously, Jack," Amber laughed, brushing her hair from her face. "You can't expect me to wear your jersey for the big game tomorrow. What do you want people to say? That we're couples?" Melissa laughed while Jack rubbed the back of his hair nervously. "C'mon, Amy, it's not that big of a deal,""Then let Melissa do it." Amber suggested with a smirk."No!" Melissa declined immediately. "I'm currently trying to win Tyler over and I'm almost there. Wearing Jack's jersey will give him the wrong idea and I don't want anything to screw my chances."Amber rolled her eyes with a yawn. "See?" she turned to face Jack, giving him the I-told-you-so look.Jack pouted immediately. "Amy, please, please, please, you are my best friend. Can you just do this one thing for me? I want to see the jersey on you so I'd know I have a
044."Oh, I want to," Axel growled, his lips finding hers in a hungry kiss. He kicked open the bathroom door and stepped into the steamy room, setting Amber down on her feet before turning on the shower.Amber watched as the water cascaded over Axel's sculpted body, the droplets running down his chest and abs, making her mouth water."Get in," Axel commanded, his voice low and husky.Amber stepped into the shower, the hot water instantly soaking her skin and hair as she pressed her body against Axel's.Axel's hands roamed Amber's wet body, cupping her breasts, running his fingertips over her nipples, teasing them to stiffness.Amber moaned, tilting her head back as Axel kissed his way down her neck, his tongue flicking against her skin. She arched her back, pressing her body closer to his, feeling the hardness of his cock against her thigh."I want you again," she breathed, her hands finding his cock, stroking him until he was rock hard.Axel groaned, his head falling back as Amber's
043."Fuck, you're so perfect," Axel groaned as he positioned his throbbing dick against her entrance. Amber arched her back, her body begging for him to enter her, to claim her in a way no one else ever had."Oh god," she moaned as Axel slowly pushed his length inside her, filling her up in a way that felt both foreign and natural. Amber felt her walls stretch to accommodate him, her nails digging into his back as he started to move inside her.Axel's thrusts started slow and sensual, but soon they became more urgent and powerful. Amber could feel his strong hands gripping her hips, pulling her into him as he took her in a way that was both primal and intimate.She cried out his name, her head thrown back in ecstasy as he pounded into her, hitting all the right spots. Their bodies moved together in perfect sync, as if they were made for each other."Fuck, you feel so good," Axel panted, his lips claiming her neck in a trail of kisses that made her shiver with pleasure."God, yes, jus
042.Next day,Amber stood, watching as Axel helped Cole bring his suitcase out of the car booth. Cole walked to where Amber stood and wrapped his arms around her.“It’s just for the semester. I will be back before you know it.”Amber nodded, trying to hold back tears as she hugged Cole tightly. “I'm going to miss you so much,” she whispered, her voice trembling.Cole pulled back and grinned. “It's just a two month trip, Amber. We'll be back before you know it, with tons of stories to share.”Axel chuckled. “And probably a bunch of silly souvenirs.”Amber smiled, feeling a bit better. “Make sure to take lots of pictures.”Cole saluted. “Will do. And don't worry, I'll text you every day.”As they shared one last group hug, Amber felt a pang of sadness. Watching Cole leave on his school trip was still hard, even if it was just for two months.“Take care of yourself, okay?” Axel reminded Cole, as he climbed into the bus.“I will, man. Take care of Amber for me,” Cole replied, his eyes lo
041.Amber’s eyes fluttered open the next morning, and she exhaled with a smile on her face. Her thoughts drifted to what had happened between her and Axel last night and her smile widened.She turned to face him only to find him staring at her with his chin resting on his palm and his elbow on the bed. “Good morning, pretty.” he smirked.“Good morning.” Amber replied, her eyes fixed on him.For a moment, no one said anything else to each other. Amber bit down on her lower lip, and blinked at him. She wondered what was going on in his mind. “Do you regret it?” she asked.He wrapped his hand around her waist and pulled her flush against his chest. “Not one bit,” he gave her lips a light peck.Amber smiled and wrapped her hands around his neck. “I want to stay in your arms all through today. I want you to kiss me and ravish me all over again, but I have classes this morning, need to submit my project to Professor Jenna and Cole will be home soon.”Axel chuckled, brushing a loose strand
040.Axel's fingers traced the curve of Amber's waist as his lips moved to the sensitive spot behind her ear. "I'm done fighting myself," he breathed, his voice shaking with desire. "I need you, Amber. I need to feel your body against mine, your skin beneath my fingertips, your breath on my lips."Amber arched her back, pressing her hips against him. "Axel, please," she whimpered, her voice a plea. "Don't stop."Axel groaned, the sound raw, as he claimed her mouth in a searing kiss. He wasn’t going to pull away anymore. He wanted her and he would take, claim and make her his.Axel lifted Amber into his arms, carrying her to his bed with a possessive strength that made her heart pound. He laid her gently on the mattress, his body poised over hers, his hands cupping her face. "Tell me you want this," he whispered, his voice raw with emotion. "Tell me you want me."Amber's body trembled with desire. "I want you," she breathed, her voice aching with longing. “I've always wanted you.” she