Love At First Hate (Love At Firsts Book 2)(75)

“We’re at the Vault?” I ask, looking around as I walk toward everybody who didn’t have dinner with us.

“Yes.” Nate smiles, pleased with himself.

“You’re the best.” I kiss him before hugging and greeting everybody.

The top level of the club has been closed down just for my birthday party, and it’s decked out. There are balloons everywhere. A large table with finger food, one for drinks, and one for presents despite me not asking for any.

Everything is perfect. I have the perfect man in my life, amazing friends, and loving family. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Everybody hugs me and gives me their best wishes for my birthday before a DJ I hadn’t noticed in the corner where the stage is starts playing music.

Walking over to where Nate is sitting, I wrap my arms around his shoulder from behind and kiss his neck.

“Thank you. This really is the best birthday ever.” I sigh happily.

“I’m glad it is, babe. So, do you hate me?” He chuckles.

“No, if possible, I love you more.” I kiss him deeply.

“I love you too.”

“Want to come for a dance?” I ask him hoping that he’ll give me one at least for my birthday. Nate isn’t much of a dancer. Still recovering from the beatings from his father, he’s still in pain.

“Just one or I know I’ll be on there all night,” he jokes and takes my hand, surprising me.

“Thank you.” I grin, and we walk toward Haven, Jessica, Maddie, Gabby, and Olivia. They are all dancing and shouting the lyrics at each other, and we join them. In fact, everybody joins them.

I’ve lost track of time, and before I know it, Haven drags me toward the table where all the birthday presents are, and the music quietens so we can actually talk and hear each other.

“As you know, we’re all here for your birthday,” she starts, and I can’t help but cut her off.

“Really? I had no idea!” I say sarcastically but more to tease her than to be nasty.

“Shush! As I was saying, we’re here to celebrate you. I know you said no presents for your birthday, but a birthday without presents is like Christmas without Christmas music. It sucks! There’s one small gift from each other us. Some might be totally random, some might be totally awesome, aka mine. Anyway, we also have this for you.” She grins proudly as she hands me an envelope.

“What have you done?” I ask her suspiciously.

“It’s not just me. Everybody pitched in, even Frank and Olivia.” She waves at them goofily.

“Thank you?” I’m not sure what to say really.

“Open it! Donut,” she mumbles the last part.

“Alright, here goes nothing.” I slowly open the envelope, and I’m rendered speechless. Inside, there are two plane tickets and a folded paper. I unfold it and read it.

Voucher for a dream-like vacation at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui.

You and Nate will spend a week all-inclusive in Maui.

You two need a redo of your special moment, and we all felt it was the perfect present for the both of you.

Enjoy.

Be happy.

You both deserve it.

“You’re amazing.” I hug her as I try to hold back my tears.

“I know, but it wasn’t my idea.” She chuckles, holding and rubbing my back.

“Nate?”

“Yes,” she says quietly.

“That man…” I choke on a sob, and the tears start to fall. Overwhelmed by so much kindness from my family and friends and by how amazing my boyfriend is.

“I know. I’d totally snatch him if I weren’t married and if he weren’t gay.” She giggles and kisses my cheek.

“Mine!” I glare at her playfully and kiss her forehead. “Come here you.” I walk toward Nate and pull him to me, kissing him like I’ve never kissed him before. This man means the world to me, and I don’t even want to imagine my life without him. He’s my everything, and this is the perfect way to have our redo of our vacation together. “Thank you,” I tell him after I catch my breath.

“No need, it’s normal.”

“No, it’s not. You didn’t have to get everybody to pitch in.”

“I didn’t. They offered.” He smiles, and everything around us fades.

We hold each other and lose track of time. I could stay in Nate’s arms forever. This is my happy place. I’ve finally found it. How did I ever get so lucky?



We spent another two hours at the club before getting a taxi back home. Nate’s leg was hurting him from standing for so long, and I was getting tired and wanted some time alone with Nate to properly celebrate us.

The drive home seems to drag on. Maybe because I’m tired or because I’m really horny. I’d bet anything on the latter. Nate pays for the taxi, and as soon as we pass the threshold, we are on each other.

We both get undressed, getting rid of our clothes as quickly as we possibly can, all the while making our way upstairs to my bedroom. We’re standing naked in front of each other, wanting, needing the other.

Nate drops to his knees in front of me and parts his lips, softly sucking on the tip of my cock. It twitches in his mouth, hungry for what’s to come. He slowly sucks more in his mouth, and I feel an electric charge course through my body as he takes my cock as deep as it’ll go. The coolness and softness of his mouth are pure bliss.