rampant through me. Can I deal with giving her more? Can I deal with the close relationship that they share? If I am going to give her more, she is going to be mine.
Aiden senses that I am hanging by a thread and changes the subject as we make our way out to my Pathfinder. “So what’s on the menu for today?”
I laughed, “Not sure but you know mom. Whatever it is there will be an abundance of it and it will be delicious.” I hand him my phone. “Text Hales and let her know that we’re coming to get them.” The plan was to surprise her and try to catch a glimpse of Allison. However, now that Allison is going, I need to make sure she doesn’t leave before I get there.
Grabbing my phone, he nods and proceeds to text Hales and let her know that we will be taking them to mom and dad’s.
Aiden stays in the car while I go up to get the girls. I knock on the door and Hales answers. “Hey, you guys ready?” Before she can answer, Allison comes walking out of the bathroom. She is wearing jean shorts and a tank top with flip flops, I want her. She looks surprised to see me. Hailey must have seen the question in her eyes so she starts explaining that Aiden and I are also going to our parents for lunch and that we are all riding together.
Hailey is already out the door talking about who is riding shotgun. I can only hope that it will be Allison. Although I know that I’m not that lucky. Allison walks over to me and without even thinking, I lean down to tell her how beautiful she looks. I pull back as I catch her scent. Not able to control myself I place my hand in the small of her back and lead her out to my SUV. I open the door for her and wait until she is settled in before closing it.
I’m not lucky enough to have Allison beside me in the front seat, but she is sitting directly behind me and I keep glancing at her in my rear view mirror. She has her long locks loose hanging over her shoulders, she is beautiful. She doesn’t need make-up she just needs to be Allison. I grip the steering wheel tighter and focus on the road. She wants more, I’ve never done more. Can I focus on her and football, not to mention, school. If there is ever a reason to try it would be for Allison, she’s intoxicating. This is the same question that has been running through my mind all day.
The conversation is flowing; I listen trying to remain focused on the road and not on Allison. All of a sudden, I hear Hailey giggling like a school girl, which pulls me out of my thoughts. Aiden asks them what they are up to. Hailey says that she and Allison have a bet going. I am intrigued.
Allison and Hailey are laughing and talking about some type of wager and I am fine until Aiden mentions it involving the male species, someone other than me. I am instantly pissed off!
Allison leans forward and punches Aiden in the arm at his teasing. I turn my focus back to the road. I clench my jaw tight. It pisses me off beyond comprehension to hear the words male and sex mentioned with Allison. Just the thought of her with anyone else has me seeing red. The thought of someone else kissing those sweet lips, running their hands through her beautiful locks, touching her soft skin. Fuck!
We pull into my parents drive and I hop out of the truck. I open Allison’s door and offer my hand to help her out. She grabs my hand and in that instance I feel all the anger I am feeling fade. As soon as she steps out, Hales is dragging her by the hand up the steps to meet my parents. Thoughts of her being here with me as mine flash through my mind. I should be introducing my girl to my parents not my sister. My girl? What the fuck is she doing to me?
I watch as my parents embrace Allison and welcome her to our home. She smiles her heart stopping smile and I can tell they love her. Hailey leads us all inside as Aiden talks to my mother about his love for her cooking and deserts. As we gather around the table, Allison gets a far-away look in her eyes. Before I know what is
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