Maybe This Time (Maybe #1)(53)

One minute later I’m screaming his name.

An hour later, I’m screaming it again.





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“Reid, I love you but if you try and make love to me again I won’t be able to walk,” I grumble as a large rough hand sensually touches my breast. My comment follows a masculine chuckle, and I can tell he's pleased. Caveman.

“Come on, I’ll run you a bath,” he says, standing up. I admire his taut behind as he walks out of the room. We had sex four times last night, each time more amazing than the last. Smiling widely, I reach out for my phone to check the time. Ten am. I don’t have any classes today, but I work at the bar at three. Plenty of time. I relax into the bed, stretching my arms above my head. I pull she sheet up to my chin when I see Ryan storm in, smiling. He's bare chested, and wearing nothing but a pair of ‘Family Guy’ boxer shorts.

“Morning, babe.”

“Seriously, Ry, boundaries,” I say dryly. I glance down my body to make sure nothing can be seen.

He continues like I never spoke. “I had to sleep with my iPod on last night.”

I blush profusely when I get what he means. “I’d say I’m sorry but that would be a lie.”

Ryan laughs and walks to Reid’s cupboard, pulling out a shirt. Huh, apparently it’s not only women who do that.

“You stealing Reid’s clothes?” I ask, brows rising.

“No. I’m stealing back my shirt,” he says as he walks out. A beat later I hear, “Whoa, Reid, put some f*cking clothes on, bro,” and I can’t contain my laughter.

“Bath’s ready, baby,” Reid says, standing at the door.

“Put some clothes on, poor Ryan.”

“He sees the same thing in front of the mirror every day,” Reid points out, and I laugh some more. He holds out a towel for me, and I stand butt naked and wrap it around myself. I squeal when he lifts me in the air, and carries me to the bathroom, putting me on my feet and pulling the towel away. My heart warms when I see a bubble bath all ready and waiting for me.

“Thanks, babe,” I say, pulling him in for a quick kiss.

“I’ll go make some breakfast, you enjoy your bath,” he says, winking before he exits the bathroom. Smiling, I step into the bath tub, and sink down slowly. The water is just the right temperature, Reid knows I like the water really hot. I let myself soak until my fingers start to wrinkle and then quickly wash my body. I hop out and take my toothbrush, brush my teeth and brush my hair. Walking back into Reid’s room, I pull out a T-shirt of his and put it on. It comes up to my mid-thigh, so I throw on a pair of boxers, too. Way too big, but will have to do.

The kitchen smells like pancakes when I walk in, and I grin at the twins, both standing in front of the stove. Reid smiles when he sees me, and quickly serves three pancakes on a plate. He drizzles it with maple syrup and places it in front of me.

“You look sexy in my clothes,” he rumbles, looking pleased and a little turned on.

“You like me in anything.”

“Or out of anything,” he counters. We both grin at each other.

“Yeah. I’m gonna go to work,” Ryan announces. He kisses my head as he walks past and heads for his room.

“What are we doing today?” I ask Reid as I take a bite.

“I’m gonna go see River, then I’m going to the gym. Why don’t you come with me?” he asks, watching me closely for my reaction.

“I gotta work at three and I need to go home and get dressed,” I say. Reid opens the fridge and takes out an apple juice box, placing it next to my plate. “Thanks.”

“Beauty, I really want you involved with River, and I don’t know how to do that if you don’t wanna come and see him with me. I don’t want you to push me away.”

“Okay, I’ll come with you. I’ll take my car so I can leave to work straight from there.”

He thinks it over. “Okay, sounds good.”

“I’m gonna hop in the shower,” he says. He walks over to me and kisses my cheek. “Thanks for trying, baby.”

I’m pretty sure I would try anything for this man.

An hour later, we’re standing at the front of Mia’s door. I’m wearing a black top, pants and ballerina flats. My hair is tied up in a high pony tail, and I’m wearing just a touch of makeup. I shuffle my feet, feeling completely out of my comfort zone. Reid touches the small of my back, and it helps a little. Mia opens the door, wearing what looks like clubbing attire. A halter neck white top, and tight black skinny jeans. She smiles brightly as she opens the door, but the smile drops the instant she sees me.

“What's she doing here?” she sneers.

Reid scowls. “We spoke about this, Mia.”

They did?

After a few tense moments she opens the door, grudgingly letting me in.

“Where’s River?” Reid asks Mia.

“He’s having a nap,” she says. So if Reid came here alone, him and Mia would what? Sit around and spend some alone time together?

Just f*cking great.

We all sit on the couch, and no one says anything. “Well, this is awkward,” I mutter under my breath.

Mia’s brown eyes snap to mine. She hates me, I can see it in her eyes. We’re saved by River’s cries.