an extent, then you aren’t ready for sex with them. I like Caleb, a lot, but do I feel that comfortable with him? No, probably not.
He brings my losing thumb to his mouth and wraps his lips around the knuckle. I squeal when his teeth sink in, pinching the skin and bone between them. Grinning triumphantly, he releases me and looks down just as his phone alerts him to a text. I’m curious as to why he turns the screen away. I’m not one to read over his shoulder on any normal day, or anyone's shoulder for that matter, but his secrecy worries me, especially considering the fact that he opens it with a frown. This is the second time I’ve seen him frown since we met and both times have been today.
Nathan: I can’t believe you’ve done this to me. You ruin everything. I’m done.
“Who’s Nathan?” I ask quietly so only he can hear.
He chews on his lower lip for a moment and lets out a sigh. “My older brother.” I watch him place his phone in his pocket without responding.
“Is everything okay?” My ear’s against his chest so I can hear his heart beating faster than it was a second ago.
“Yeah, it will be.” I relax slightly until I hear him add, more to himself than to me, “He’ll get over it.”
“Get over what?”
“Nothing.” He gives me his shining smile and kisses the bridge of my nose. “Just family stuff.”
“Is it to do with you leaving?”
“Probably. Don’t let it bother you. Watch the movie; you’re missing the best part.”
I let it lie as he asks. It’s none of my business and I don’t want to make him think that I’m some kind of crazy clingy girlfriend that needs to know everything. My trust in him is greater than my trust in anyone, which isn’t exactly a feat since I have no one in my life that I trust. The exception is my mum, but some days I’m not even sure if I trust her. Like earlier, when she admitted to basically abandoning me if I ever made the same mistake that she made, it shook my confidence.
Mistake… is that what my life boils down to? A mistake? An accident?
As for Caleb, I know he’ll tell me when he’s ready and I’m sure whatever he’s done isn’t that bad. It’s probably just normal sibling rivalry, something I know little about because I have no siblings.
“I have to go.” He stretches as the ending credits roll. “My dad’s expecting me and I’ve got a few things I need to sort out.”
“Will I see you tomorrow?” I ask, missing him already and he hasn’t even left yet.
“Yes, but not until the afternoon.” He stands and I stand with him. It feels good to stretch my body after such a long time curled up. “Is that okay?”
No. “Course.” Lies.
“Good. See me out?” The look on his face tells me I shouldn’t say no, mostly because the look on his face screams of lust. There’s nothing I like better than a make-out session with Caleb.
“Duh,” I giggle and follow him to the front door.
As soon as I step outside and the door closes, my back is pressed up against it and Caleb’s mouth is on mine. His hands grip my hips as he presses his front against me. My body immediately lights up, flames of passion licking at my skin and nerves. By the time his tongue pushes past my lips, I’m a trembling mess. My hands tangle in his hair and my underwear becomes so wet I’m surprised it doesn’t dissolve.
“You’re perfect,” he whispers against my mouth before resting his forehead against mine. “How can one person be so perfect?”
“I have love handles,” I blurt as a way to prove the fact that I’m far from perfect.
His warm hands slip under my top and slide along the waistband of my jeans. He grips the bare skin above my hips and grinds his hard bulge against me. “Every inch of you is perfection. I can’t wait to see it all for myself.”
Blink.
“I’m serious.” He looks serious. His hand clasps mine and brings it to his chest. “You make my heart race by just looking at me.”
“You too,” I breathe, wanting to laugh at his words but finding myself too lost in the moment. My lips tease and kiss his soft neck. Running my nose along his slight stubble, I tug on his long hair. He grins in response and his eyes flash with