Damon“Are we good?” The words fly out of my mouth before I can stop them, and I cringe internally; I just fucked up so badly. Jessica’s body stiffened as soon as the words left my mouth, but I didn’t know what else to say- I couldn’t let her know just how much I wanted her. I had to play it cool, but there was a moment when I almost threw it all away.But only a moment…. Or…. I’ll just keep telling myself that lie. “Yeah, we are good,” Jessica says, but her eyes are cold, and her tone is deadly. I know that we are definitely not good, and I should have never said it like that. She basically shoves me out of her house, closing the door, and I clench my fist at my ideocracy. Damnit, Damon! Worst of all, it is only Jessica that I truly care if my words hurt her. I walk on eggshells around her, but this time I screwed up, but maybe that’s for the better. Only five more seconds alone in that bathroom, and I would have done something I couldn’t take back. The words may have hurt her, bu
JessicaI close the door and turn around, coming face to face with Julie. I let out a squeal, and she laughs hysterically. “Julie, what the heck! You almost gave me a heart attack!!” I gasp.Julie holds her stomach as she can’t control her laughter, “I’m sorry,” she breathes out, “But that was hilarious,” she says as she falls on my bed. I roll my eyes, placing my hands on my hips.“It was not,” I growl, and she smirks, sitting up as she tries to control her giggles.“No, it was, but I get why you’re mad.”“You do?” I ask, my voice a little shaky and full of worry. Did she hear Damon and I’s private conversation? The one she had no right to be listening to in the first place; I will be furious if that is the case. “Yeah,” she sighs, sitting straighter. “I can tell you really like Damon, Jessica, and he has a girlfriend. I bet that sucks,” she frowns, and my anger is gone within an instant.“Oh, Julie,” I say, smiling as I sit next to her. “I don’t really like Damon that much. I actu
Jessica“Can we talk?” Mike asks me, and my heart races inside my chest. What does he want to talk about? My head spins as I think of all the possibilities. I nod as I look at Julie, “Hey, Julie, can you please set the table? Mike and I need to talk.”Julie smirks, her eyebrows raising up and down, “No, I will not set the table. We never eat there, Jessica,” she grins at me, “But I will give you two young love birds a moment alone,” she winks.I know my face is probably ten shades redder as she walks out of the room- Why is my sister this devious? I wasn’t like this! I was the good one. I never caused waves. I guess being a middle child has its perks. I turn around to face Mike, and he smiles as he shifts on his feet nervously, but why is he nervous? Did Julie just make this awkward? Ugh, middle-child syndrome is the worst! Plus, she’s a teenager! I do not stand a chance.“Sorry about my little sister,” I blurt out, and Mike shakes his head, running his fingers through his hair.“Oh
DamonTabby moans beneath me, her eyes tightly shut as she enjoys what I am giving to her, but I am not here- not really. Jessica finally comes back to work today, and my mind has been on nothing but that. I haven’t talked to her since the idiotic moment I had at her apartment…. I wonder how tonight will go. Will she still be mad at me?Mikey has said things are going well between them, and I am good at hiding my jealousy, but it’s definitely still there. I am using Tabby as a cover and a distraction, but as time goes on, I am growing bored of her. “Yes, baby, right there!” Tabby screams, taking me out of my thoughts. I thrust harder as Tabby’s whole body stiffens as she rides her orgasm, “Mmmm, YES!” she moans. Sweat drips off her body, and I yawn as she cums. Once I know she’s done, I roll off her, and she stares at my still-hard cock.“Wait, you didn’t get off?” she asks her eyes the size of saucers. I look down at my dick, shaking my head.“No, but it’s fine,” I tell her, but
JessicaI finish putting my mascara on and look at the finished product in the mirror. I applied my usual makeup, but something feels different today. I feel beautiful and wanted…I feel sexy. Soft curls frame my face, and I grab my lip gloss from the drawer, pausing before putting it on. I reach back into the drawer, into the way back, reaching for something I have only worn before on Halloween, but it was almost too much for me then…My red lipstick.I open my mouth, puckering my lips as I try to apply the lipstick evenly to them, following the curves of the edges of each line. I smack them together when finished, looking at the new Jessica in the mirror. The confident, sexy Jessica that has started to take over me.Mike and I have been seeing each other almost every day since I kissed him. Jackson still hasn’t given permission for him to kiss me in the house, but that hasn’t stopped us from kissing in the apartment building hallway, in his car, or anywhere else that isn’t inside m
MikeyFor the last few days, I have been hanging out with Jessica and her siblings every chance I get. Jessica is different from any other girl I have ever dated. She is meek yet brave. Strong-willed but more in a mature way- not like the immature girls I date who try to keep me under their thumb, no- she is mature, sexy, and smart. All the things I was never interested in before. She doesn’t try to control me, and I really like that about her.I stare at Damon as he changes the bandage on his hand, and I shake my head, “You really need to start using your brain before you hit things that can hurt you,” I smirk, joking with him, but this statement is true. Damon’s emotions often get the best of him- this isn’t his first injured hand from his anger. “My father cheated on my mother, Mikey. Like how could he do that!? Why would he do that? I always thought they had the perfect relationship, but it turns out I was wrong. I know I am not the best when it comes to relationships or women,
DamonI’m sitting in my office when something catches my eye. The club entrance door opens with force, and Jessica walks in. Her face is red like she’s been crying, but she quickly puts her head down so no one will see. She races toward the changing rooms with her bag in hand, and Mikey opens the door chasing after her, “Jessica! Wait!” he yells, but she ducks inside the changing room quickly, taking sanctuary. Mikey sighs, hanging his head, but then he looks up, his expression changing to anger as he stomps toward my office on a mission. He barges inside, closing the door with force behind him, “Damnit, Damon!” he shouts as he paces the small space. “Why did you do that? Why did you get inside my head? I have never had any issue ever being with a girl. Or putting on my moves, but this! WHY!” he repeats himself as he glares at me. I hide my smirk- this was my plan all along. I wanted to plant seeds of doubt, but then I curse myself! STOP meddling, Damon!“Get in your head? What are
JessicaMike’s car pulls up to the club, and I quickly grab my door handle- I have to get out of here! I can’t believe he behaved like that! What did I do wrong? Is he even attracted to me? Or am I the same geeky girl he never paid any attention to before? Am I some kind of dare?“Jessica, wait!” he pleads, but I grab my bag quickly and race toward the club entrance. I just need to make it inside the locker room; he can’t get to me there. No men are allowed in there.I race inside quickly, placing my head down as I glance at Damon’s office. I wonder if he’s in there, but the thought quickly leaves my mind as I reach the locker room door, taking sanctuary inside. I walk inside to find Mindy inside with two other girls, and Mindy stares at me for a moment before she dismisses the other two, “Hey, go get on the floor. I’ll be out in a minute.” She tells them. The two girls glance at me and quickly retreat as she walks toward me.“Hey, what’s wrong?” she asks me, but I can no longer con
EricI can’t believe it’s been five years since I have seen her, but as she opens the exam room door, my entire world is made right once again. She looks the same but even more beautiful- if that’s even possible.She wraps her arms around me and hugs me tight as she sobs into my shoulder, “I thought you were out tomorrow,” she whispers, her tears wetting my shoulder, and I smile, holding her tighter.“He let me go a day early,” I respond, looking back into her eyes.These last five years have been hard, but I knew they would be worth it once this moment came. It felt like the years went by too slowly, but now that this day has arrived, I know it was all worth it.Turning on Marcus was difficult. His goons even came after me, but they failed to kill me. Agent Latter agreed he would leave my family alone if I did this, but really, I knew he had no evidence to prosecute them. We always ensured we were careful where Marcus liked to throw his power around like a drunk emperor.Saying goodb
JessicaMy whole body shakes as I sit in an interrogation room; what the hell is happening? I was only able to hug Damo briefly before they put us in separate cars and took us here. Even after everything Marcus has told me, I still want to be with Damon.I want to hear his side; I want to know what truly happened.The door finally opens, and Agent Latter appears; he has a can of soda with him and a sandwich. I watch as he walks inside the room and places them down on the table in front of me, “Please, eat and have a drink. We have a lot to talk about.”I shake my head, my stomach still in knots, and he sighs before I speak, “You knew my parents?” I ask, and he nods, sitting up straighter.“Yes, I was in charge of them,” he states, now sitting back. “Your parents were in a lot of debt, and I had made a deal with them.”My eyebrows raise, “A deal?”“Yes, if they could gather info on Macrus Lovoto and testify against him in court, then your family would go into witness protection, and yo
JessicaTonight has been like a weird dream, but the kind you don’t want to wake up from. I am finally with Damon, and it feels right. The way he was so gentle with me when we made love. The way he knew it was a big deal to me but also didn’t push it or made sure it was truly what I wanted was everything.He is mine.My heart flutters at every glance he gives me as we clean up the club, and I can’t wait to go to breakfast with him; I can’t wait to see what this will become.End game.He said the words, not me. He means those words, and I agree. I know it seems quick, and I know it seems crazy, but our future is bright- I just know it.I grab the last trash bag and tie it, sneaking glances at Damon while my heart flutters with anticipation…. I have fallen in love with him. Everything has led me here…to him. I wave at Damon as I open the back door and walk outside toward the large dumpster with a smile on my face. After this, it will be just the two of us, and we can talk and begin to t
DamonHer hands wrap around my neck, and my heart instantly races. Things have been so weird between us since the funeral, but I am not giving up on us- not yet.She pulls back from me, her eyes meeting mine, and I can’t help but see just how beautiful she truly is. My hand goes to her cheek, and I touch her soft skin as she stares at me, my head coming closer to hers as my lips push against hers. I can feel her stiffen momentarily, but she doesn’t pull away. She returns the kiss, and my whole being shudders with pure delight- this has been what I have always wanted, but why did I try to deny it for so long?She pulls back away from me, her eyes showing fear. My fingers trace her soft lips, the essence of what she tastes like still on my tongue. She tries to get up, but I pull her back to me, “Jessica,” I say as I look deeply into her eyes, “This,” I pause, “This what was always meant to be,” I say softly, though I am pleading as I speak the truth.This has been a nonstop dance for b
JessicaIt’s been two weeks since Mike’s funeral, and it still doesn’t feel real. I took an Uber here to work tonight, but Mindy has been picking me up. I cried the entire way here; I miss him so much. Nothing will ever be the same again. Damon offered me a ride, but he isn’t in the suitable head space right now, and I couldn’t allow it. He is hanging onto me as a link to Mike. He thinks I don’t see it, but I do.There was always that tension between us, but how can I just throw myself into him now? It wouldn’t be right or fair to Mike.“Jessica, table six needs more shots,” Mindy smiles, and I nod, walking to the bar.“No problem, we only have three tables tonight; I am on it,” I giggle, and she nods, walking to the other. The club has been pretty much dead since we re-opened; people are afraid to come here…. not that I blame them.What happened here still haunts my dreams, but the evidence no longer remains of what happened to Mike at this club, thankfully. Damon made sure to redo
TabbyEverything comes down to this moment, this exact one that I am, but it didn’t have to. If only Damon hadn’t tried to play me as a fool. If only he hadn’t treated me so poorly…maybe I wouldn’t be destroying his family…. or her.When I dropped off that envelope to Jessica, I did it because I hated the way they looked at one another. The way he looked at her was the way I wished he would always look at me, but he never noticed me. He never wanted me, not like that.He looks at Jessica like she’s made of some sort of fragile, expensive glass. He acts like he’s afraid to break her, but I see the desire in both their eyes and the way they long for one another.I thought that by asking him to be my fake boyfriend, he would finally see my value. See me more than just a plaything or something he fucked, but that couldn’t happen, not with her around.The pictures were supposed to tell her to back off. I was hoping she would hate that Damon’s dad slept with her mother. I was hoping that sh
DamonThe service was nice, and even though that speech was hard to make, it was what Mikey deserved. Everything I said about him was true. Each story that every person shared was a beautiful reminder of who he truly was.Jackson’s story was the one that surprised me the most, though. I know it can’t be easy going to two funerals in such a short amount of time. Mikey had only been in Jessica’s sibling’s life for such a short time, but he made a mark and a positive impact on them- that’s just what he did.I sit on the couch at Clody’s house, and there is still crying but also laughter as everyone talks about him. More memories are shared, but I sit there in a daze. - how can this be real?“Damon, would you like a slice of cake?” Mindy asks me, and I shake my head.“No, I am not really hungry,” I sigh as I look up at her, but she hands me the plate anyway.“It’s marble…his favorite. Have a slice for him at least,” she pauses, “Plus, I haven’t seen you eat a single thing today. You might
JessicaI can’t believe how many people are here. Mike was popular in high school, but I went away to college. I had no idea he was this popular in the entire town. I see some of our old peers from high school standing among the large group, but I also see cashiers from the grocery store and even restaurant owners along with their staff. So many people have shown up today because Mike was that type of person; he was loved. The crowd is so diverse, showing that, and my heart aches…..“Now, Damon Ricci, Mikey’s best friend, would like to make a speech.” The preacher announces, and I hear Damon inhale deeply beside me. My eyes widen as Damon stands- I am unsure if he is in any condition to make a speech, but if anyone should, it should be him. He and Mike have been friends for many years now; BEST FRIENDS.Damon carefully watches his footing as he walks toward the podium where the preacher stood. His eyes stay on the ground till he arrives at the wood stand. He then turns around slowly
DamonMy whole world was shattered in one moment. One minute Mikey was talking to me, and the next, he was flatlining. It still doesn’t feel real, and sometimes I even forget he is gone. I have even tried to call him a few times before I remember he will never answer.My heart hurts so much sometimes that I don’t know how to breathe. He made me promise I would take care of Jessica and her siblings, but right now, I can barely take care of myself. Mindy has been making sure I eat and bathe. She has been staying with me at night while I have my breakdowns; she is a true best friend…but she can never replace him.My father hasn’t let me near Marcus since he found out Mikey died. He says that Marcus needs to suffer, and if he lets me near him, I’ll kill him in a fit of rage. He isn’t wrong- I would probably kill him as soon as my eyes saw him.He doesn’t deserve mercy, and that’s what a swift death would be.I will say his screams coming from the basement have given me some relief…. he de