16
Harleigh
“Babe, you look fucking delectable,” Colten says as he adjusts himself in his pants, and I glare at him.
“Fucking really, Colt?! I haven’t even been awake for an hour yet!” I snap at him.
I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night because Orion stayed longer than normal, and the guys were whiny little bitches about it.
Brian snickers off to the side and I turn to him and smile. “You don’t think I look hot today?” I ask him, blinking and acting all innocent.
He looks shocked for a second before he smirks. “Aww, beautiful, you know you’re always attractive to me, and you know I love that sassy spunk when you don’t get enough sleep,” he teases, throwing his arm around my shoulders and pulling me close for a kiss.
Damn I love this man.
“I love you,” I sigh as I wrap my arms around his waist.
“Love you too, beautiful.” My heart feels so full and I forget my annoyance and relax into him.
“Hey, do I not get a good morning kiss?” Colten pouts, and I can’t help the giggle that breaks out in me.
Seriously. Who knew Colten Connerton would pout because he didn’t get a good morning kiss?
“Aww poor, Colt. Do you need some attention too?” I ask as I let go of Brian and walk up to him, and he links his hands together at my lower back.
We are out in the middle of the walkway between the dorms and school, and there are lots of people around.
I guess now is as good a time as any, right? I did say I wanted to be open about our unconventional relationship.
“Always, baby. If it’s from you, always.” He smirks at me, and I shake my head unable to hide the grin that his cheesy ass statement brought out.
Gripping his shoulders, I lift onto my tippy toes and plant one on him. A nice hard but quick kiss before pulling away and making a run for it.
“Hey, sassy girl, get back here!” He chases after me and I laugh, no doubt drawing attention, but I don’t even care.
“Mmm,” I say stopping abruptly. “Maybe I can be persuaded.” I tap my finger on my chin and bite my lip looking between the both of them now that they’ve caught up.
“Persuaded?” Colt asks.
“Mhm.” I give him a devilish smile.
I’m going to kick your ass later!
I sing in my head and Brian doubles over laughing hysterically. Well, guess he heard that one. I can’t help but laugh with him as Colt scowls between us.
“Fucking hell. This shit isn’t cool. What the hell did she say this time?” he asks, looking between us.
“Oh, just that I’m going to kick your ass in training later.” I wink and run off toward the school when he growls and lunges for me. I don’t get far before he wraps his arms around me and starts tickling me to death.
“Is that right pretty girl?” He’s kissing my neck and stops tickling, his hands squeezing my sides like he owns me, and I moan. “We’ll see about that.” He steps back and slaps my ass hard, walking away grinning like a fool.
“Get to class, baby. You don’t want to be late.”
Bry walks up behind me and wraps me up in a tight hug, and I fall back into him with ease.
“You’re happy,” he says as he trails kisses down my neck.
“I feel happy,” I say, not certain what he’s getting at. “You’re truly okay with this? You know I don’t love him, right?” I turn in his arms and he rests his forehead on mine.
“I’m perfectly fine with it. I love you, Harleigh Roe. You are my heart and you’ve always got me.” He leans in and kisses me speechless. “You will love him in time if it’s meant to be, and if it’s not, we were happy alone and we will be again.” Damn he always has the perfect words.
“You always know just what to say, don’t you?” I ask him.
“Not always, but with you I just speak my heart. It hasn’t steered me wrong yet. Can I be honest about something?”
I nod and look him in the eyes. “Always. Never hide anything from each other, right? Always truthful.”
He nods and swallows before continuing. “Last night when we were both touching and kissing you?” My cheeks heat up even thinking about that hot little sandwich they had me in. “It was extremely hot. I didn’t know if I could share you. Actually, if it weren’t for the soul thing, I don’t think I could, but last night felt right. I’m okay with you being with both of us.”
A tear streaks down my cheek as I sniffle and look up at him.
“Gah, you and your soft angel heart. I love you so fucking much.”
He wipes my tears away and smiles. “I love you too, beautiful. Now let’s get to class so we can kick his ass in training later.” He winks and me, pulling back to grab my hand and I can’t help but laugh.
Life is good.
