Stuck between two bad boys

I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was Xavier. He was staring at me with a small smile tugged on his lips. I got scared at first but the feeling faded and I felt okay.

“Why are you staring at me?” I asked with a frown.

“Why didn’t you report James to the cops?”

I knew he was going to ask that, I just didn’t think it was going to be by 3 fucking a. m.

“I can’t.”

“Why?”

“I can’t even though I want to kill him myself. I know everything, I know the shitty things you did, I know you sold drugs.”

He twitched his like and continued looking at me. “Do you still sell drugs or do you deliver them in your sleep?”

I grabbed the blanket and placed it on my body, turning to the other side to sleep.

“I need to sleep, leave me alone.”

He scoffed and I rolled my eyes. “I have you.”

I heard him giggle, “I love you too,” he responded.

* * * *

The door slamming open made me open my eyes. It was morning but I was hoping I could sleep a little longer.

“Emily, get up.”

Mom grabbed my hands before I could stand up and took me outside. “I haven’t even brushed-” I tried to say.

“We’ll be quick.”

I rolled my eyes and followed her lead. We got outside and James was standing right in front of the house.

“Emily,” he called.

I gave a small smile and walked toward him. Mom brought out a box and handed it to me.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

“What’s this?”

“Open it yourself and see.”

“Hmm,” I said raising my brows. I hope the gift box and saw two keys.

“You got me a car?” I screamed with excitement.

“Yes, baby.”

“And the second key?”

“It’s for your house.”

“No way!” I screamed again and ran to hug him. He held me tight and laughed. I couldn’t believe it, it was beyond surprising.

Tears welled in my eyes as I hugged him. I tried sniffing back the tears then I stood on my toe and kissed his chin.

He smiled happily and brushed my hair backward. “I got you baby.”

“I can’t believe I can now have my room!”

“Enough space for your makeup,” Dad chirped and they all laughed.

I laughed too because I knew I was going to get a different type.

“Can I make a request?”

They all turned their head to me and Mom gave a nod. I swallowed the lump in my throat first then turned to Dad and then to James. “Can Devin come to visit?”

Mom’s brow raised like she was about to spank me. It was only a question and I was hoping they would allow him.

“Yes,” Mom said but Dad was saying, “No.”

“No boyfriends, Emily,” he added and I frowned.

“But Dad-” I interrupted. “It’s only a visit.”

His face remained the same and I knew I needed to break the look. I turned to mom and used a pull face. “Mom, help.”

Mom laughed and then looked at Dad. “I’m sorry but your Dad says no boyfriends yet.”

“Mom you too! It’s only a visit.”

“In that case, no Devin visiting till I think about it and decide.”

“Fuck, not again.”

“Language,” Dad warned raising his brows.

“No cuss words,” James chirped and I bit my lower lip. I had no idea what to say since all three of them were against Devin visiting me. I only wanted him to come around maybe once or twice. It would be nice to have him around.

“I like it this way,” James said and Mom gave a nod.

“I’ll take my revenge,” I whispered to James and folded my hands. He laughed at me and Dad joined him.

It was good to see them all laughing and smiling together. James stopped laughing and then he turned to mom. “Uh, can I hug you?”

Mom was quiet for a second. She looked at Dad who in turn looked at her. Dad turned his head in James’ direction. “No, you can’t. Isn’t she kike my wife now?” He teased and a wide smile twitched on his face.

I couldn’t stand their conversation any longer. It was getting awkward and I needed to get some air. I smiled at them and turned to leave. “I’m going inside, I’ll see you later!”

“Okay,” James said smiling and the rest laughed.

I walked into the house and looked around the sitting room. I was searching for Xavier but he didn’t leave the room yet. I walked into the room and locked the door behind me.

“Xavier.”

He was looking at the ceiling with his head laying effortlessly on his hands. He didn’t turn to me when he heard his name and it made me wonder if he was asleep.

I decided to ignore him and return to my parents and James but a part of me wanted to sit with Xavier.

“Hey,” he called and I flinched. I thought the asshole was sleeping.

“I thought you were asleep,” I managed to say and lowered myself to sit on the bed.

He adjusted and sat up, smiling. “I was trying to but I couldn’t the moment you entered the room you have this trouble scent and it makes like a hell for whoever perceives it.”

I frowned hearing him say that and he laughed. “Common Emily, I didn’t mean it.”

His smile was beautiful to see again. I couldn’t remember the last time I saw him smile this hard, revealing his dentition.

“Sure cause I’m no bad luck.”

“I never said you were,” he added and pulled closer. “I can prove that you’re not.”

His lips took mine and possessed it. His mouth had a warm welcome and in a split second, our tongues were desperately calling for each other. I closed my eyes and followed his lead till I realized what I was doing.

I broke the kiss and pulled back. What the hell was I doing? I didn’t regret it at that point but I knew I shouldn’t have done that.

“Why did you do that?” I asked, hoping he gave me an honest answer. I wanted to know why he kissed me intending to prove a point.

“It’s an apology kiss,” he explained.

“Apology kiss?”

“Yeah.”

Before I could say anything Xavier yanked me closer and kissed me again, this time deeper and more wanting. I let him take possession of my mouth. Our tongues fight against each other but it’s not enough. I need more.

“And this,” he said breaking the kiss. “Is to thank you for not sending me to jail even when you should.