9. Chapter Nine
Chapter Nine
F or the third weekend in a row, I drove with Waverley at my back. This time to the Wawayanda State Park about a half hour ride from the compound. I felt like shit for using him as an excuse, but Id told Warren and Connor I was visiting my dad because it meant we could be gone all day. I just told them I didnt want to talk about it afterwards. Waverley created a ruse with Joanna about some study thing they were at. Warren had no reason not to believe either of us. It made me feel like shit, but I didnt want to stop.
Being with her was like a breath of fresh air had been poured into me. I didnt think about my dad, I didnt think about the club and college and where my life was going to go in the future. I was just with her. It wasnt healthy we both pushed things to the background, things we should talk about but neither of us mentioned it.
Swimming in the lake wasnt allowed yet, lifeguards didnt go on duty till June and Wave was too nervous to break the rules, even though Id given her shit for it. It would be nice to see her in a bikini though. Wed gone kayaking last weekend and watching her grin as we paddled around the water had me feeling like a sappy motherfucker. Shed shit herself initially but the longer we were out, the more shed relaxed. I hadnt wanted a girlfriend, ever. It was hard to get my head around how much I enjoyed doing these things with her.
We hiked a bit the first time we came up here, there were so many trails to go along, some of them secluded enough that wed been able to make out without an audience. Wed brought a picnic this weekend and although there was a picnic area, it was always really busy, especially of a weekend, with families and hardcore hikers. We chose to take the Wingdam Trail today.
Waverley was dressed in tight grey shorts and a white t-shirt, with a green shirt tied around her waist. It wasnt that warm yet but you built up a sweat hiking. She had on thick socks and hiking boots. Id made fun of her the first hike we went on until I realized how much you needed correct footwear from all the blisters on my feet. Id invested in a pair since, despite my mortification. They were unavoidable.
This particular trail took us along the ridges between Wawayanda Lake and Laurel Pond. It wasnt an easy trail, so it was less used. I could smell the sunscreen and bug repellent shed made me put on as we hiked higher over the lake. Another necessity in this kind of environment. But it wasnt hideous, she had this special spray she got from some cosmetic company that was supposed to be better than the widely available brands. So far it had worked so I wasnt complaining.
When we paused for a drink, sitting at a rocky outcrop, I wiped sweat from my neck and glanced over at her. The wind was blowing her hair gently away from her face and her head was tipped back, her eyes closed. She looked beautiful and again, I marveled how we had gotten to this place, being together. We didnt just spend time out here. We would go to the Sit N Chat diner, which was a decent drive to the other side of town, not a place where the kids in school usually went.
We kept it respectable when we were there, just in case anyone saw us. There was no reason why we couldnt go out to eat together but we were together, and we spent hours talking, it was comfortable with Waverley.
We spent a lot of time at Ballistics as well, under the guise of Wave tutoring me. Warren bought that easily enough too. If he knew I kept getting his sister half naked, itd be a different story.
Last night for the first time wed gone further than kissing and light touching. Rosa had gone out to see a show in the city with her daughter and Ballistic was away on a run so the house was all ours.
I could tell she was getting braver, more adventurous, more desperate for my touch, but I was still going at her pace, despite jerking off so often I thought my hand might stop working. But things changed last night. Watching her come on my fingers was better than I had ever thought it could be.
Shed watched as I jerked myself off afterwards, stepping in towards the end, wrapping her hand around my dick, with mine over it to keep the right rhythm. Her movements were tentative, but her face filled with this weird intensity, like it was something to study, something she needed to make sure she got right. It was pretty fucking spectacular, and Id kissed the shit out of her after cleaning both of us up.
This girl was taking my heart piece by piece and as happy as I was, I kept expecting something bad to happen. Connor was suspicious, I could see the way he watched us, but he hadnt said anything since that first night at the lake when we went after Nick Wilkinson.
We wouldnt be able to keep sneaking around for much longer. And I wasnt sure I wanted to. I hated keeping this a secret, like there was something wrong with what we were doing and I knew it was hurting Wave lying to her twin.
We ate some food then hiked a little more until we came up to one of the high points. There was a forest behind us, but it wasnt as dense as some of the other areas on the trails and there were paths through it. Waverley took my hand and walked into the trees. It was weird how quiet it got once wed walked for a few minutes. It was like the rest of the world had been left back there.
What are we doing in here? I asked.
In response, she took off her top. My breath caught as I watched her drop it on top of her bag, even being naughty out here in nature, she was careful not to let it touch the ground where something might crawl in it. This was way more brazen than Id thought she would be. We were outdoors for fucks sake. Not that I was complaining. I walked to her and pulled her to me, she reached behind her and unhooked her bra.
What are you doing? I swallowed hard.
You want me to stop?
Not in the least, but what if someone comes along. Id kill anyone who saw you like this.
Then we better make sure no one sees.
She stepped back and led me behind a huge tree. She was right, no one could see us here. I took advantage of that fact and dipped down to take a breast into my mouth, I pinched the nipple of the other one, loving the sound of her gasp and moan in quick succession. I spent plenty of time moving from one to the other and somewhere along the way lost my own top.
I had one thigh between her legs, and she was writhing on me. I felt like I was going to explode but I wanted to do something for her, something we hadnt done before. I dropped down to my knees and undid her shorts.
Wave widened her eyes, but I just grinned and pulled them down. She stepped out of them, leaving her in just her panties, a wet spot on the fabric held my attention. My cock was throbbing so hard I felt like I was going to come in my pants.
I looked up at her, her tits were heaving up and down as she breathed, her eyes were half closed. Shed never looked more fucking beautiful. Slowly I peeled her panties down and stared at what Id uncovered. She gulped and I could tell she was embarrassed at where I was staring.
I nudged her legs open wider and she closed her eyes, her cheeks burning but I didnt care if she was embarrassed. I leaned forward and ran my tongue over her opening. She flinched back in surprise, and I looked up at her.
Relax, I said. Trust me? She nodded.
I lifted one of her legs and put it over my shoulder as I touched her, pushing a finger inside. Her eyes screwed up tight, like she didnt want to watch, and I grinned as I put my mouth on her again. She tasted sweet, like honey and even though I tried not to rush it, the more noise she made, the faster I went, using my fingers and tongue.
It didnt take long for her to come, and I rested my face against her flat stomach as she panted, slowly coming down. I needed a release myself and pushed my hand inside my sweatpants.
No.
I looked up at her. She was watching my hand.
Let me.
I got to my feet. She stared at my wet face for a few seconds. I licked my lips and she heaved in a deep breath. Then her hand went inside my pants. I let her take over, putting my hands on the large tree trunk behind her. When she dropped to her knees, I pulled her back up and shook my head.
I want to.
Not yet, I told her. Not out here.
But you just-
I took her hand and put it back on me, encouraging her to move. Not that I didnt think she would be excellent at blow jobs, she hadnt ever done it before, and I was too close to be patient enough to teach her what to do. There was an adorable little frown on her face, but she got to work anyway. I leaned into her, kissing her as she moved her hand, loving the fact shed be able to taste herself.
We heard the sound of voices out on the trail, and she paused. I glanced around the tree to make sure we were still out of sight. Satisfied I came back, kissing her and thrusting into her hand. She jerked me the way I liked, tight with a twist near the head, but when she cupped my balls I lost it. I came all over her hand and stomach, my teeth clenched hard, muttering curses.
Fuck, where did you learn that? I asked trying to get my breath back.
Cosmo, she grinned.
The voices grew louder. I tucked myself away and grabbed her clothes. She tossed her wet panties at me and pulled her shorts on, giving me a look that almost had me hardening again, but the voices were too close, and I was too concerned someone would see her naked.
Fuck, I repeated though, bunching the wet fabric. I shoved the panties into my pocket. Wave dressed quickly, I made sure we both looked respectable and then we went back out on to the trail. The other hikers had passed ahead of us, so we waited a bit and then followed after them. Waverley took my hand in hers silently and I squeezed.
I was so fucking gone for her.
After another couple of hours we headed back to the bike. It was a fucking amazing feeling having her ride behind me, the feel of her body pressed against me. I could still smell her, even though shed made me wipe my face. I wanted to do that again, as soon as humanly possible. And I wanted to let her reciprocate too.
Shit, I wasnt actually sure how much longer I could hold out. The good thing was, I could see it in her face too. It might seem to be happening fast, but wed known each other so long, trusted one another so much, it felt as if this was inevitable.
I followed her back home, and she asked if I wanted to come in. I didnt see the harm so went inside. We watched a couple of episodes of American Gods, drinking coke and eating chips. We sat close together, sharing a bowl.
When we both reached for the last one, we had a tickle fight to see who won and I was laying on top of her holding her arm up to prevent her shoving the chip into her mouth. Instead, I shoved my tongue in and she moaned loudly. She dropped the chip, and her hand came to the back of my head.
Then I was ripped off her and flung across the coffee table. I landed with a hard thud against the wall, grunting as my knee hit the hardwood floor with a jolt up my leg.
Waverley screamed. I started to jump up when I saw Warren coming at me. Id never seen him so angry. I wasnt going to sit on the floor like a fucking target, but he had to do this. I got to my feet and took the punch to the face.
Then he grabbed me and pushed me back against the wall by my throat. His face was red with rage, and he punched me in the gut, hard enough that I lost what little breath I had given he was clutching my throat.
Warren, stop it! Waverley shrieked.
He didnt stop though, hitting me again. Enough was enough. My vision was spotting. I sucker punched him in the kidney and he released me staggering back. I widened my eyes when Waverley punched him in the stomach, knocking him off balance. He fell onto the chair. I leaned back against the wall. I could feel my eye swelling already and my breath was heaving in and out.
Warren gripped the arms of the chair and stared at me, then Waverley. He looked back at me.
Ill fucking kill you.
No, you wont, Waverley stepped in front of him and pushed him back in the chair when he tried to get up.
Move, he yelled at her.
No! she shouted in his face.
Wave, its okay, I said, straightening up. He needs to do this.
You shut the fuck up! Warren snarled at me. What the fuck were you doing? How long has this been going on?
That is none of your business.
Wave, I said taking a step closer. We need to be honest. We need to get this out in the open and if he needs to beat the shit out of me to get to a point where we can just talk about this, then that is fine.
Oh my god, she groaned. Why does everything have to be resolved by fighting? she shook out her own hand. Her knuckles were red where shed hit Warren.
I glanced at her brother. He was on the verge of ripping off his own skin. I could see in his eyes how much he hated me in that moment. And it made me slump back against the wall.
Would he believe me if I told him I was in love with his sister. That this wasnt me getting what I wanted from her? Shit. That was the first time Id admitted my feelings to myself. I didnt want my best friend to hate me, but I couldnt let Waverley go either.
How long? Warren asked through gritted teeth. It was only the way Waverley was glaring at him that he hadnt tried to get up again. If he did, shed get in the way and he wouldnt want to hurt her. I wouldnt let him hurt her either.
About three weeks, I said. No point lying now hed seen me on top of his sister. Fortunately, wed been fully clothed.
His eyes widened. Have you fucked her?
Warren, you fucking asshole, Waverley kicked his shin and he winced, she was still wearing those heavy hiking boots. He finally dragged his eyes away from me.
That hurt, he snapped at her.
I dont care, she kicked him again.
Waverley, stop it, he said and got up. She didnt move though, she stood her ground in front of her brother. I almost smiled, but that would be fucking suicide.
You just threw him over the coffee table, she yelled at Warren.
And Id do it again.
Hes your best friend, she fired back.
And youre my sister. He cant do that with you. He cant!
For the first time I saw the pain this caused him. I got it. We were a unit. The four of us had been friends for years. If anything went wrong with Wave and I, it would cause a problem for the group. Of course, Id thought of that, but the more time I spent with her, the more I knew my feelings werent going away, and neither were hers.
This isnt a bit of fun for me, I told him, drawing his angry eyes. Im not using her, man. Its more than that.
For me too, she said, folding her arms and glaring at him. And I will not stand here and watch you fight each other about it.
I know Ive broken a cardinal rule, I took another step closer. And I fully accept whatever you need to do, but it wont change anything. Im with her. And Ill still be with her, even if you put me in the hospital.
We were all silent for a moment. Staring at each other.
Im not gonna put you in the fucking hospital, he grunted. Then he dropped back into the chair and glared at the wall. But Im fucking pissed. When I said she was off limits, I meant to you too.
I know, I interrupted Wave before she could go off on another rant about him making choices for her.
This was different and she seemed to realize too. She took a step back and let me get between her and her brother.
I fought it for a long time, man. If you dont believe anything else, believe that. If Id had the guts, Id have asked her out two years ago. But out of respect for my best friend, and for her, I kept my feelings to myself.
Is that true? she asked behind me.
I didnt take my eyes off Warren when I decided to finally be honest with myself, as well as the twins and replied, yes.
His jaw was grinding as he stared at the floor. I glanced at Waverley, saw how she was looking at me, and I let my feelings show through to her. This was so much more.
Warren got up and I turned to him. I nodded. He hit me again, hard in the face, so hard he had to shake his fist out. My lip split, the blood running over my chin. I held out my hand to stop Waverley going for her brother.
That it? I asked. Shit that fucking hurt. He nodded. Good, cos it was the last time you fucking hit me.
He grinned then. I would have too if it didnt hurt like a motherfucker.
You two are idiots.
We both looked at Waverley.
You wouldnt understand, Warren told her. He needed to know he cant do this bullshit behind my back. But now its done.
I dont want to understand! she picked up the chip bowl and launched it at her brother. He barely dodged out of the way. Youre both insane. Are you telling me youre good with this now. Now that youve smacked him around a bit.
Yeah.
I did huff out a laugh this time.
She turned on me, like she was going to whack me too, but her eyes dropped to the blood pouring from my lip. She frowned then lightly touched my jaw, making me flinch. Youre both fucking man babies, she said, but she grabbed my hand and tugged me after her to the kitchen where she got a first aid kit out of the cupboard beneath the sink.
Idiots, she mumbled as she cleaned me up. I grinned. Youre splitting it again, she slapped my arm. Stop grinning like a fucking moron.
Okay, I told her but was still smiling.
Warren came into the kitchen and grabbed himself a coke. Waverley glared at him some more.
Im not a hundred percent on board with this yet. Im still pissed but if you genuinely meant what you said, he paused, and I nodded. He glanced at Waverley. She was too annoyed with both of us to even acknowledge him. Just dontdo that shit in front of me. I dont need to see my sister being pawed at by my best friend.
I dont paw, I gave him a cocky look.
Not in front of me, he snapped. I held up a hand. Wait until Connor hears about this.
Connor knows, Waverley shocked the shit out of both of us.
What? I asked her. How?
I told him, she shrugged. If you hit him, Ill shoot out your kneecaps, she said to her brother.
He looked at her in silence for a minute then laughed his ass off at the thought of her with a gun. Wave might be handy with her fists, but she abhorred guns.
When did you tell him? I asked, annoyed at her.
When he told me you had to be careful giving me puppy dog eyes, she smirked.
Bullshit, I muttered. Warren laughed harder and leaned back against the sink.
Seriously, you guys are fucking nuts, she said, wiping up the blood on my chin making me wince. A few smacks and everyone is happy again, she grumbled to herself. Like that makes any sense. Fucking boys. At least one of my friends has some sense, she cleaned up the mess and put the first aid kit away.
Oh, well be having words, I said.
Her eyes narrowed at me. She snatched Warrens coke from his hand as he was about to take a drink from it. He protested but she drank half of it, her eyes on him the whole time. It was funny seeing him backing down to her.
He was on your side, she put the bottle on the counter, on the other side of her so Warren couldnt reach it. He grabbed another one instead of arguing. So Id watch what you say to him.
He was? I asked in surprise. Warren scowled.
Yeah. He just said she rolled her eyes. He wanted to be there when Warren found out.
Fucks sake, I growled.
Hey asshole. You knew about Hudson and my sister.
We both glanced at Warren, whod got his phone out and called Connor without us noticing. We all heard the sound of his howling laughter from the phone.