Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

JESS

"We're late," I say, trying to keep my voice even as I glance at the dashboard clock. The digital numbers stare back at me, accusing. We were supposed to be at my family twenty minutes

ago.

Aiden doesn't even look over at me. He just adjusts his

sunglasses and shrugs, keeping his attention firmly on the road. "Relax, Jess. It's just a family thing. No one's gonna care if we're a little late."

I bite my lip, frustration bubbling under the surface. I open my mouth to argue but stop myself. It's not worth the fight.

The car slows as we approach my parents' house, and my breath catches when I spot the sleek, black Maserati parked in the driveway. Aiden notices it, too.

"So, you're rich? Never told me you were that rich, hun?" Aiden teases, his tone light, but I can hear the undercurrent of something else in it.

I roll my eyes, trying to push down the irritation building inside me. "It's probably one of Josh's friends from the team or something," I say, keeping my tone casual. "Not the kind of car people from this town drive."

Aiden hums in response, clearly unimpressed. "The house begs to differ...". My heart sinks a little when I don't see it-the black

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Jeep that's been haunting my thoughts for months now.

Luke's Jeep.

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been holding my breath until I exhale slowly, my chest tight. A part of me is sad he's not here, that I won't have to deal with the rush of emotions that always hit me when I see him.

Not yet.

around to my side and opening the door for me, flashing that sweet

always like this he'll say something to knock me down, to remind me that he's in control,

I'm starting to wonder if I'm making excuses

take his hand as I step out of the car. "Thanks," I murmur, even though the gesture feels

can even reach for

exclaims, grabbing me in a bear hug and lifting me off my feet. He spins me around like I weigh

feels familiar, even if just a

to catch my breath as he finally

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feel Josh stiffen, his

as he looks at Aiden.

steps forward and offers his hand. "Thanks, man. Glad to be here. Sorry, we are late. Jess here was taking her

a second like he's trying to figure out if this is real or not before he shakes Aiden's hand. He steps aside, gesturing

Josh turns to me with wide eyes, mouthing, "The

of this. "He insisted," I breathe, feeling the weight of it all pressing down on me as I step into the

I follow Aiden into the kitchen, the sound of laughter and conversation spilling out from the other room. Everyone's already here, and I can