Chapter 183

I Panicked

I sit on Jake's lap, his hands resting firmly on my waist as we scroll through mattress options on his laptop.

His breath fans the base of my neck every time he says something, and I like the feeling of him being so close to me. His fingers caress my skin, comforting me and turning me on

all at the same time.

I turn to him as I point to a mattress, taking in the way the light from the screen highlights the edges of his jaw. He narrows his eyes to look at it.

We're in his home office, sitting behind his desk while Zaid and Aiden lounge on the set of couches in front of us. We decided to get a new bed together, one big enough for the

four of us.

Aiden exhales dramatically. "Just make sure it's long enough for me." He's the tallest and always complains about how his feet hang off the edge of the bed.

I laugh, leaning back into Jake's chest, tilting my head up so I can see his face. He chuckles against my skin, then presses slow, lingering kisses down the curve of my neck.

A shiver runs through me, warmth blooming deep in my stomach.

Jake hasn't touched me like this for weeks, and neither has Aiden. I'm practically starving

for their affection now that the intensity of what I was feeling went down.

"And make sure it's not too soft," Zaid adds from the couch.

I laugh again, tilting my head to look at him. "We'll make sure it fits everyone."

Jake hums against my skin before I lean forward to tap through the options. Jake's hands

slide down my waist until he's gripping my thighs, right at the base of my ass.

I shudder but ignore him, wanting to order this before we get distracted. I shift, sliding

my fingers over the trackpad, scrolling through different styles and sizes.

I pause on one.

one," I say,

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smiles, nodding as he buries his fingers in my skin. "That one looks

the cart and grabbing his card to place the order.

to make some calls. Seems they can't handle anything

his lips before slipping off his lap.

walk away, his fingers on my chin, holding

pools in my belly, and I

That has him smiling, pressing another kiss to

toward the guys and grab Aiden's hand, tugging him up as we head to the door, Zaid following behind us. I lean back, kissing him softly.

to

his

behind us

search his face.

a pained expression on his face. I cup his cheeks, rubbing my

across his skin.

feel?" I ask softly. "Since

my thigh absentmindedly. "I don't

swallow the thick

clears his throat, his fingers tightening slightly on my waist. "When you

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you were

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ashamed to admit that. I keep my touch on him,

my future flash before my eyes, and for a second, I was scared." He

my chest, wondering where he is

it's

I even want to be thinking about those things. I want to go to college. I want

smile, tilting his chin so he looks at

upset you?" he

and I'm okay with it. We're young, Aiden. You shouldn't have to be thinking about that

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