22
At the end of the week, and while Britney is still with Preston, I text Rae and ask if she’s free for dinner. I need a bestie evening.
She replies:
Sure. Let’s go to The Oasis. ??
I’ve not told her about seeing Jaden on the down low. Maybe it’s time I tell her, or she’ll eventually drag it out of me and be upset I hadn’t clued her in.
I’ll pick you up at six.
I pack up my laptop and toss the student’s folders lying on my desk into my bag. Walking out to my car, I stop when I see Jaden leaning against it. My eyes widen and I shake my head slowly as I walk toward him.
He meets me halfway and says, “Don’t be mad. I just wanted to see you before I have to get back to The Oasis for my shift.” He reaches for my hand, but I grab my purse instead.
“We can’t do this here.” I begin to walk toward my car with Jaden walking with me. I whisper, “Baby, please. I want to touch you as much as you want to touch me, but we have to control ourselves while on campus.”
I open the backdoor of my car, tossing my bag inside. Closing the door, I spin and face him. I place my hand on his chest and sigh. I feel his firm body and my clit pulsates.
“Rae and I are going to The Oasis for dinner. I’ll see you there, okay?” I press my fingers into his pecs as he leans into my hand.
He sighs heavily.
“Okay. I can’t wait to see you there.” He drags his hand along my arm, sending electric pulses to my core. He turns and walks away from me.
I stare after him. He’s perfect and I can’t wait for graduation.
I slide into my car and drive to Rae’s house with the AC on full blast.
We sit at the bar at The Oasis. The Friday night crowd fills the dining room, and the bar is packed with people waiting for drinks.
“What’ll it be, ladies?”
I smile when I recognize Dave, the bartender that served us that first night I met Jaden.
“A white wine spritzer. Rae, what do you want to drink?” I pat her shoulder.
She turns and faces me.
“Whatever you’re having.” She turns away from me and scans the restaurant area.
I smile at Dave, and he recognizes me.
“Hey. You’re her. J’s girl.”
I place my index finger over my lips and wink.
“Um…” I squint and nod, smiling.
He smiles and covers his mouth with his hand.
“My friend wants the same, a white wine spritzer, please.”
“Coming right up.” Dave turns and walks toward the end of the bar, where I see Jaden bringing bottles of alcohol to restock the bar. He smiles at me, then goes about his task.
“Rae,” I tap her shoulder. “Who are you looking for?”
She quickly turns and faces me.
“No one. Why?” She scoots her stool closer to mine and grins as though she’s hiding something from me.
“Okay. If you say so.”
“Here you go, ladies.” Dave sets our drinks before us.
“Thank you.” I turn to Rae.
“Cheers to a fun night.” I lift my glass and she clinks hers to mine.
“Did you put your name on the list for a table?” I ask.
“Yes. It’s going to be about thirty minutes, though. This place is packed tonight.” She leans close and asks, “Where’s your hot student?”
I shrug and sip on my drink.
“Oh, c’mon, Blaire. I know he’s here somewhere.” She glances all around the bar and restaurant.
I catch Jaden coming from the kitchen with a black tray. He’s going to bus some table, so I say to Rae, “Keep looking, you’ll see him soon.”
She scans the open area again, then points to him.
“Oh, there he is. So, fucking hot.”
“Mmm, hmm,” I say and sip on my drink while we wait for our table.
The host calls Rae’s name well before thirty minutes pass by, and we hop down from the bar stools and follow her to our table.
At our table, our server asks if we want another round. We order more drinks and an appetizer.
“Rae. I have something to tell you.”
“Oh, my god. What?” She sits tall in her chair and clasps her hands on the table.
“You have to promise to take this to the grave.” I give her a stern look.
“Always.” She promises.
“Now tell me.”
“Jaden and I are—” I begin.
“Oh, fuck! I knew it,” she interrupts me.
“Yes, girl. I swear, your secret is safe with me.” She crosses her chest, then covers her mouth with her hands.
“You better.” I warn, then smile.
“I knew something was going on with you. You’ve been more like yourself before he was your student. Please tell me he’s worth it, right?” She makes a vulgar motion with her tongue in her cheek.
I laugh and nod.
“So worth it.”
“Hey ladies, here’s your mozzarella sticks.” Jaden says as he places the plate on our table.
I look up and smile.
“When did you start serving?”
“Over the summer. It’s all part of my learning the job. Can I get y’all anything else?” He moves closer to me.
I watch Rae’s eyes scan his firm body. She never could hide her admiration of the male body. She kicks my foot under the table and winks.
“I think we’re good for now. Rae?”
“I’m good. Mmm, hmm.” She stares at Jaden.
His hand lands on my shoulder and I shiver. How I’d love to meet him in the restroom again, but it’s too risky with so many people here tonight. There could be someone from the university here.
I draw in a deep breath and settle my desire for Jaden. I pat his hand and say,
“Thank you, Jaden.”
“You’re welcome. Flag me down if you all need anything. I’ll be around.” He squeezes my shoulder, then turns and walks back toward the double doors leading to the kitchen.
“Jesus, Blaire. How in the hell can you control yourself? He’s beautiful.” Rae lets out a long sigh and pretends to wipe drool from her mouth.
“I have to control myself. That’s how. He’s more than beautiful. He’s worth the wait.” I turn my chair and watch Jaden bring food to another table near us. He mesmerizes every cell in my body.
We finish our meal and Rae pays the tab. When we get to my car, Jaden’s waiting for me. I smile as I walk toward him. It’s still risky to be this close to him, but I need to kiss him. Fuck it, my inner bad girl says as I approach him.
Rae instinctively says, “Hey, I think I left my phone on the table. Be right back.” She winks and turns, walking back inside The Oasis.
“Hey,” he says when I reach my car.
“Hey.” I press the key fob and the car beeps. I glance around the packed parking lot. No one is here and no cars are pulling into the lot. I grab his hands and yank him to me.
He cups my face, pulling me closer to him. Our lips meet in a desperate and hungry kiss. Lips, teeth, and tongues all mash together as we devour one another.
My pussy clenches, my clit throbs as he presses his thick erection against me. I want him so goddamn bad, but we can’t. Not tonight. Not here. Not in this town.
My arms embrace him as my hands roam wildly up and down his muscled back. I slide my hands down and squeeze his peach ass. My fingers dig into his sinfully fleshy bum through his shorts, causing me to moan into his mouth. My tongue takes another swipe at his sweet mouth as I think to myself how fucking delicious he is.
Bright lights bring us back to earth as we break our kiss and step away from each other. I brush my hands through my hair, then slide them down my tank top. My chest fills with a deep breath, then falls as it leaves me.
“Blaire, I…” Jaden begins. “I don’t…” His breathing is shallow. He bends at the waist and his hands are on his knees as he looks at me.
“…know how not to want you.” He stands upright again, straightening his spine and dragging his hands over his short hair. His hand rubs along his scruffy jaw.
“Fuck, kitten… You drive me crazy.”
I scan the parking lot again, then reach for his hand.
“You drive me crazy too, J. It takes all I have to control myself in class.”
He tugs me to him again. Leaning down, he kisses me deeply, until we hear Rae call out loudly, “Okay. I found my phone.”
I know Rae didn’t lose her phone. She gave Jaden and me some time alone, and I appreciate her for that. I’ll be sure to do something special for her to repay her.
I pat Jaden’s chest, then kiss him one last time. He opens the car door for me, and I slide in. I look up and say, “See you in class on Monday.”
He nods, then steps back as I turn the car on and back out of the parking lot.
Rae nudges my shoulder as I drive us to her place.
“So, how was he?”
I stay focused on the road and say, “Hmm. Delicious.”