Here Comes Trouble (Nothing Special #3)(72)

“Yes and the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen,” Genesis drawled.

“I thought that’s why I was making you uncomfortable. Because I’m so young.”

Genesis stepped closer to him, putting his chest flush up against his chin. Curtis had to tilt his head up so he could look at him and Curtis couldn’t help but smile now. It’s as if Curtis could see the man behind the superstar. “That’s not what makes me uncomfortable. I’m not afraid of the law.”

“No.”

“No, Pretty. But I am afraid of your dads.”

Curtis barked a laugh, breaking the thick sexual tension growing between them. “Come on. Playing catch can wait. Let’s talk a bit. Is that okay?”

“Yeah.” Curtis breathed. “I’d really like that.”

Genesis took his hand, turned and left Day and God’s room and led him further up the hall to one of the rooms he’d never been in. Just because he was allowed access to the guys’ houses when they weren’t there, didn’t mean he snooped. That door was always closed. Now he realized it was Genesis’ bedroom. He put on the light and left a small crack in the door behind them. Curtis began to look around while Genesis sat on the full futon on the other side of the room.

“Now I know the enforcers have only been working with my brother for a few years. How the hell did they end up as your dads?” Genesis started out.

Curtis had his back to Genesis as he checked out the titles on the multiple bookshelves that lined the wall. He turned and smiled. “I’ve been close to all the guys. My mom’s been sick a long time, and they all kind of took me under their wings. Made sure I stayed out of trouble.”

“And what kind of trouble could you possibly get into, pretty one?” Genesis winked again.

Damn if that didn’t make his knees weak.

“I met your brother and Day because they busted me robbing a convenience store,” Curtis said looking over his shoulder. He threw his own wink at Genesis’ slack jaw and went back to perusing the titles as if it was nothing.

“Excuse me. Bullshit.” Genesis laughed.

“Nope. It’s as truthful as it gets.”

“Pretty boy has a wild side,” Genesis said in a husky purr.

“Sometimes I wish did. But God saw right through it. Knew I wasn’t a bad boy. I was a scared kid that didn’t have enough money to pay the electric bill.” Curtis sighed a tired breath, not wanting to go too much deeper into that. “Anyway. They helped me after that. Made sure I was focused on school, had what I needed. Eventually gave me a job. Two of the greatest men I’ve ever met in my life. And as they say… the rest is history.

“But Green and Ruxs… they’ve always been different. Me and Green, especially. He’s always been like a dad, ya know.”

“Naw, I don’t. My dad never existed. I don’t talk about him. But it’s cool it worked out that way for you. I heard they like busted you out of a foster home.” Genesis smirked.

Wow. He’d heard that already. There really were very few secrets held amongst those guys, he’d just hoped Genesis hadn’t heard all of the story. Curtis just chuckled along with him.

“I know you and your mom changed your names to Godfrey as soon as you left for school. Does that have something to do with your dad?” Curtis said, coming to sit beside Genesis. He wasn’t laughing, or grinning that bright superstar smile of his. He looked upset.

“My mom and I changed our names because my biological dad was a sick fuck and we refused to continue to carry his name.” Genesis fumed. He really sounded like his brother when he was upset. His voice got all growly and full of bass and authority. But it didn’t scare Curtis. He put his hand on Genesis’ knee.

“I’m sorry. Didn’t mean to dredge up old ghosts,” Curtis said softly. “We don’t need to talk about that.”

Genesis put his hand over Curtis’. Curtis turned his hand over and linked their fingers together and they stayed that way for a while. Neither one talking, just exchanging long glances and endearing smiles. He couldn’t explain it, because although he was still slightly star struck that Genesis “G-Man” Godfrey was sitting here beside him, casually talking with him about their lives. He was quickly turning into just Genesis to him.

“Will you kiss me?” Curtis whispered softly.

“I’d love nothing more,” Genesis answered sweetly.

They met together in the softest, most gentle touching of their mouths. Genesis cupped his jaw, lightly caressing his smooth cheek with his thumb, as held him place. Curtis slanted his head but Genesis was a gentleman. He didn’t take it too much further. He brushed his lips back and forth over his and Curtis thought he felt a quick flick of a moist tongue, but it was gone too fast to be sure. When they pulled back, Genesis stared into his eyes, like he was looking for something. And Curtis recognized the minute Genesis found it. His mouth curved into a charming smile and he pulled Curtis into a tight hug. A hug you could feel deep down in your core. It was what he’d needed, it was what he wanted, and at this moment he truly appreciated Genesis for it.

“Curtis! You up here?” Loud footsteps accompanied the deep voice coming up the stairs.

Genesis eased back from him. “Which dad is that?”

Curtis smiled at him. “That’s Ruxs.”