Chapter 11
CHAPTER 11
Brody
If you would’ve told me a year ago that I’d be driving to the beach with my Suburban loaded with baby gear, I would’ve said you were certified batshit. The kid’s not mine, but his stuff is taking up half the cargo area, nonetheless. Drew appointed me chauffeur this weekend because I was the only one with a vehicle that could accommodate everything. Not that I’m complaining, mind you. I’d pretty much give my left nut to spend more time with my favorite ginger, even if it’s just driving in the same car. Speaking of the birthday girl, I glance in the rearview and catch her staring at me. Again . She averts her eyes immediately and starts fussing over Drew’s nephew. We’ve been on the road for almost two hours, and we’ve done this dance at least a dozen times. I smirk as my eyes roam down to her bouncing tits, discreetly adjusting the semi they’re causing.
“Damn it, Brody!” Rainey shouts as we hit a pothole. “I swear to God you’re doing that on purpose! How many friggin’ potholes can you hit today?”
Okay, I may be aiming for every rut I can find. Lucky for me, the highway to the beach isn’t maintained very well. Also lucky for me? Rainey’s bra is not all that supportive.
“Why would I do that?”
“Because you exist to drive me crazy?” she suggests.
I laugh as I see her glaring at me in the mirror. “Aw, sweetheart, if you’d stop denying how much you want me, I wouldn’t have to resort to playground behavior.”
She rolls her eyes. “You’re an ass.”
“What’s that? You like ass play? I’m game if you are, baby.”
Her cheeks redden. “That’s not what I said, you dick! Why are you such?—”
“Okay, you two,” Devyn interrupts. “Save the bickering for when there isn’t a child in the vicinity.”
Drew laughs. “He’s one-and-a-half. It’s not like he knows what anal is.”
“ANAL IS!” Nathan repeats excitedly.
“DREW!” Devyn yells.
Everyone but Devyn laughs at that one.
“Will you just pay attention to the road?” Rainey whines. “You’re going to miss the turnoff.”
“Nah, I’ll be fine. They have this fancy new thing called navigation that tells you where to go.” As if on cue, the system prompts me to turn right at the next intersection. I drive about a quarter mile before pulling into the long driveway of her parents’ house. Based on the number of cars, I’m guessing we’re the last to arrive. “See, princess, we’re here. ”
She jumps out of the car as soon as the gear is in park and mutters, “This is going to be a long weekend.”
The ladies head inside with Nathan, leaving Drew and me to unload.
“Dude, you can’t ride her ass all weekend,” he says. “Devyn made me promise to keep you in line, and you’re not making it easy.”
I pull the playpen out of the back and set it on the ground. “ Dude , relax. She loves it when I give her shit. This is what we do. Also, don’t say things like ride her ass in relation to Rainey unless you want me pitching a tent the whole weekend.”
He throws a duffle bag at me. “You are an ass.”
I blow him a kiss. “That’s why you love me, big guy. Two peas in a pod, you and me.”
Drew laughs. “Just shut up and help me get this shit inside.”
I take in the house as we walk up the driveway. This place is massive—it looks more like a lodge than a family home. Cedar and stone siding, a large arched entry, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sizable-covered deck. On top of all that, the ocean view from here is unreal. I can only imagine how great it is from the back.
“Her dad owns a construction company,” Drew explains when he sees my awe. “Rainey said he built it when she was little to make room for all the kids. It’s fucking impressive, huh?”
“I don’t know if impressive is adequate.” I’m pretty sure my jaw is about to hit the ground. “So, her family is loaded, huh?”
He shakes his head. “I don’t think so…they’ve been here for a long time; I’m guessing land was a lot cheaper back then. She definitely doesn’t give off the silver spoon vibe. ”
“Not at all,” I agree. “Not that it matters either way.”
“Right.” Drew nods.
As if she senses us talking about her, Rainey opens the front door before I have the chance to turn the knob. “You guys need help?”
“Nah,” Drew answers. “One more load should do it.”
I make a show of bending over to tie my shoe. I’d bet money Rainey is checking out my ass right now. She doesn’t think I notice, but she does it all the time. Her head may fight it, but there’s no question whether her body wants me.
“You want me to go slower next time, so you can take a picture?” I wink.
The color flooding her freckled cheeks confirms it.
Her eyes narrow into slits. “Keep dreaming, Brody.”
“I’m okay with that since you’re usually naked in my dreams.”
I laugh when she flips me the bird and stomps away.
Damn, this weekend is going to be fun.