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  I chuckle, “Okay, I guess you can.” He’s kinda cute.

  “So are you really coming to Gainer’s party or was Russ just playing big brother?”

  “Yes, I’m going…Russ, just tries to look out for me…that’s all.”

  “So are you two really just friends or are you friends?”

  “We are just friends.” Even though I think about ripping his clothes off daily… I know I can’t be with Russ and he doesn’t seem to look at me that way. He actually seems to get annoyed with me most of the time.

  “Well in that case would you like to have dinner with me tonight?”

  “Where at? Like a date or something?”

  “Yes like a date or something…there is a little café off campus, they have the best desserts in town.”

  “I guess that works for me, but I don’t live on campus. We live off campus.”

  He grabs my phone and puts his contact info in it, “Oh well text me your address and I’ll pick you up around six. No excuse you have my number.”

  “Yeah that works.” I smile, “See you at six.”

  *****

  No one at my house is extremely thrilled with my date tonight. I’ve tried to explain that I have to start dating. I have to move on from the past and start my new life. I hear someone knock on the front door and I bounce out into our living room. I decided on a pair of low-rise jeans and single shoulder shirt with kick ass boots I got at the mall the other day. Daria beats me to the door and I hear Skylar, “Hey I’m here to pick up Anna.”

  Daria turns around and is about to shout my name as I walk into the living room. Skylar looks at me, “Well aren’t you just the prettiest thing ever.”

  I smile, “Thanks.”

  “Are you ready to go?”

  I nod, “Sure.”

  On the way out the door we meet Russ on the front walk, with a bottle of Johnnie Walker in his hand. He throws up his free hand, “See you guys later. Oh Anna do you want me to wait up for you in my room or yours?”

  I. Can. Not. Believe. He. Just. Said. That. I spin around, “Fuck you Russ. Don’t wait for me at all.”

  As we get into Skylar’s truck he turns to me, “So was he just making that shit up or do you guys have some weird kinda fucked up relationship I should know about?”

  I shake my head, “I have bad dreams sometimes, so Russ crashes with me sometimes…just so I don’t wake up alone.” God I sound like a freak.

  “Oh, well you know if you need another snuggler…I’m good at the job.”

  Did he just pull that out of the worst pick-up line ever book? “Thanks but I’m sure I’ll be fine.”

  *****

  Surprisingly dinner went great. I had my doubts when we first left the house, but Skylar made me laugh and it was great to meet someone new and have a good conversation. He got out and walked me to the door and gave me a polite kiss on the cheek and asked if he could meet me for coffee in the morning. I accepted!

  Gabby is waiting for me when I come in, “So? How did it go?”

  I shrug, “He was nice and funny. I had a good time I’m meeting him for coffee in the morning.”

  “Okay, well just a heads up. He’s kind of a player from what the guys told me so just keep your eyes open. I’m not going to preach at you because 1. I know it will do no good, 2. Russ already feels bad enough for being a jerk about it and 3. You need to experience new things.”

  I kiss my sister on the cheek, “Thanks Gabby, good night.”

  I walk back to my room and find Russ asleep in my bed, the closer I get the more I realize I think he’s passed out more than asleep. I change into my PJs and climb under the covers, I feel Russ snuggle up to me. His lips briefly touch my neck and he lets out a huge sigh. I know he’s just drunk...and I drift off to sleep, but not without a tingling sensation between my legs.

  I woke up this morning alone…I don’t know where Russ went, but he was already gone from the house. I met up with Skylar like I promised for coffee. I order my usual caramel and hazelnut chocolate frappe’. Once Skylar gets up to the counter, I expect him to order like black coffee or something. He looks at the girl, “I’ll have a non-fat double espresso cappuccino with hazelnut flavor and try not to screw it up this time cutie.”

  “Wow you’re serious about your coffee huh?”

  He looks down at me with his hazel eyes, “I’m serious about a lot of things princess.”

  I shake my head, “Why do you call me princess?”

  He smiles and touches my arm, “Well, because I saw the way Russ worships you. I figure that there must be something about you.”

  “Well, Russ doesn’t worship me, we are friends and some days that’s questionable.”

  He laughs and brushes the hair from my face, “Well that’s good to know I guess Anna.”

  *****

  I’ve had lunch or coffee with Skylar everyday the past two weeks and tonight is Gainer’s party. I’m kind of excited…I have butterflies in my stomach. He asked me a few days ago to be exclusive with him and I said sure, because it’s not like I’m going to have sex with him or anything. He says he understands that I’m not ready to take that step yet and that he won’t push me. Daria and Gabby find this hard to believe, but I don’t. He seems genuine about it. They are all kinda pissed that I said I’m going to the party with him instead of riding with them. But I can’t ride in the car with Russ after the way he has been acting.

  Russ has practically ignored me for the past two weeks. I’ve slept alone and dealt with my own nightmares. I think everyone in the house has noticed the tension between us, but I’m just trying to have a life and he’s made it clear that he doesn’t want me like that…he would rather boss me around. So for now I’m going to see Skylar, he likes me and isn’t afraid to show it. He doesn’t treat me like I’m some broken debutant fresh from the farm. I can’t help but notice Russ not being around the house much this week, I think he’s went back to his old ways or something. I never really knew he quit them, but from what the girls say he had.

  I take one last look in the mirror before I go out to meet Skylar. I decided to go with a cute denim skirt and off the shoulder orange top. Last minute change of plans with the shoes, I was going to go with knee high boots, but I decided on some killer platform cork bottom sandals I bought the other day. As I walk out of my bedroom door I glance Russ walking into his and shutting the door immediately. I wish I knew how to fix this. He literally hasn’t spoken to me in the past five days. I shake my head as the doorbell rings, I open it to see a handsome Skylar.

  He smiles, “Hello there princess.”

  I smile, “Hi, I’m ready to go if you are.”

  He nods, “Sure.”

  Chapter 6Russ

  I cannot believe she’s actually going to the party tonight with that douche’ Skylar…Really what were his parents thinking? My story with Skylar goes back a long time. He was a fucking prick then and he’s a fucking prick now. He might have Anna fooled but not me. Someone knocks at my door, “come in.”

  In walks Linc, “Hey man. How are you doing? We haven’t had a chance to talk much and I know this ‘thing’ with Skylar and Anna has to be bothering you after what happened before.”

  I flop down on my bed staring at the green curtains my Mom sent me, “Man she’s an adult. She can do what she wants.” I rub my palms over my face in frustration.

  He props back against the door, “Seriously Russ, it’s me here. I know you were in love with Sabrina and I know what she said shook you to the core.”

  “Whatever man, it doesn’t matter now. Anna is not for me.”

  He rolls his eyes at me, “Do you remember how you made fun of Gab and me for being blind? Now who’s being blind?”

  I shove myself up from the bed, “I’m not blind dude she’s fucking awesome, but she’s not into me. Plus, I can’t ever give that girl what she deserves and you know that.”

  “You are such a dumb shit sometimes man. She wants you, but she’s like you tiptoeing aro
und here. All I’m saying is…just give it some thought man.”

  I almost growl out of frustration, “FUCK Linc, don’t you think that’s all I freakin do is give it thought…that’s why I know it won’t work. Now if you’ll get out I have a date to get ready for.”

  He pushes off the wall, “A date…with who?”

  “A cutie from Bio class. I just need some strange…a palette cleanser of sorts.”

  He starts shaking his head, “Russ don’t do this shit man. You’ve worked hard to come from being the man-whore.”

  I look over at him as he’s walking out the door, “Yeah and what did it get me?”

  I shut my door and go by to pick up Carrie on my way to the party, she’s kinda cute has nice legs, a great rack and an ass that could work a pole in a heartbeat. I mean her ass or tits aren’t as great as Anna’s but… Fuck I gotta get her out of my head.

  As we drive up to Gainer’s I can hear the music pumping from the street. Carrie runs up the hill, it’s obvious she’s a freshman and new to parties…I bet her Daddy is a preacher or a cop…maybe a judge. I keep trying to imagine her naked little ass up under me, but all I keep seeing is Anna. I walk over to the keg and fill up a cup and practically drain it with one swallow. I spend the next few hours watching my date grind up against half of the guys and girls here. Yep definitely daddy issues. I have to watch Anna with douche’ bag and it makes me want to throw up.

  Cocky little assholes like him send me reminders daily that I don’t belong with someone like Anna. I remember it like it was yesterday. Sabrina and I had been together since our freshman year in high school and at the end of our sophomore year Skylar moved in town. The conversation she had with me still plays in my head….

  “Russ, I just think we need to take a break. See what else is out there you know.”

  “I don’t need to see what else is out there…I see you.”

  “Look, I really didn’t want to say this but, Skylar has asked me out numerous times and we have more in common than you and I do.”

  “What do you mean more in common, you just met?”

  “Well I mean our parents are in the same social circles and stuff.”

  “Oh so this is because he comes from money…”

  “Look Russ, my parents have been giving me crap all year about us seeing each other…they just feel I could do better. I know you’re a good person Russ, but that doesn’t make money.”

  “Yeah well…you are no better than Jules except you aren’t opening your legs for everyone in town. But you are still a money hungry whore.”

  With that I walked off. After that I said I’d never get attached or emotionally involved again. I just couldn’t bring myself to that point anymore…until Anna. I’d never been ashamed of where I came from or what kind of home I came from. My parents worked their asses off. Linc’s dad my uncle just lucked up and served the right debutante a sweet tea at the Country Club. My Aunt she’s a genuinely nice person…a little inebriated most of the time, but I think that’s the only way she can deal with my uncle. When I told him what Sabrina said thinking he would understand…He told me that I really should’ve expected something like that to happen, that I could probably never give her the life she deserved? That I was the poor boy they told their daughters about later in life the stud. I was a dirty little secret. After that I knew I just needed to freelance my body to willing women and enjoy life. I had to chuckle a few months later when Sabrina walked in on Jules riding the shit out of Skylar. Linc was super pissed but I kind of thought Jules and Skylar deserved each other. Once again though Linc took that bitch back and Sabrina’s dumb ass went back to Skylar because her Mom said he was a good boy just sowing his oats. God I hate fucking Skylar.

  “RUSS!” Linc is waving his hand in front of my face.

  “What?” I snap.

  “Hey man you okay? You’ve been sitting over here while that chic you brought grinds up against every swing dick and split in the place.”

  “Yeah, I should ask her if her Daddy is a preacher, cop or a judge.”

  Linc rolls his eyes, “Whatever man, lets go do a couple of shots.”

  I walk in the back door of Gainer’s to see a pile of people dancing…Anna is included in that group, she looks like she’s having a good time.

  I walk over to the bar and do a couple of body shots off of some sorority chicks. They have no fucking shame. Then Gainer breaks out the jell-o shots.

  After a few more beer the next thing I know Linc is walking me in the house.

  He holds me up as we walk through the front door, “Dude you should really quit taking your emotions out on your liver.”

  I wave my hand around, “Whatever man…thanks….for ….driiivingg….my ride home….you’re…liiiiikkkkeee…my brother…..I….looove…yooou.”

  He chuckles, “Shit man you are trashed and that was my car you drove tonight so shit yeah I’m going to drive it home…plus I wouldn’t want to see your pretty face get smashed up.” With that he gave me a shove down the hall. I strip my clothes off walking down the hall, I’m down to my boxers and fall into bed. Mmm these sheets smell like Jasmine and heaven.

  Chapter 7Anna

  Gabby grabs my arm, “Hey Anna we are gonna go.”

  I look at my sister and Daria, “Okay, where are the guys?”

  Daria chuckles, “Well…Cade and Linc are putting Russ in the car to drive him home because he can barely stand up, Russ’s date left with another guy after she pretty much had sex on the back deck in front of everyone. Which Russ really didn’t care about that anyway, he was too wrapped up in something else. So as thrilling as this has all been we are going to head on out.”

  “Okay then, I’ll probably head that way soon too.”

  I make my way over to where Skylar is playing pool, he walks over and wraps an arm around me and I can smell the alcohol on his breath, maybe I should’ve rode home with the girls. He nibbles on my ear, which kind of makes me feel gross. “Skylar, I’m about ready to go, do you think you can take me home soon?”

  He tips his chin up to the guys at the table, “Guys, I’m taking this beautiful lady home.”

  I hear all the cat calls from the pool table, but I just ignore them guys are so stupid sometimes. Skylar just shakes his head.

  Once we pull up in front of my house, I start to feel nervous. Skylar reaches across the seat and pulls me close to him, “Man you are just the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid eyes on. This hair and your body are just awesome.” He brushes my hair back kissing my neck and we start making out. Little by little I notice his hand sliding up my leg under my skirt. His other hand has a tight grip on the back of my neck locking my face to his. Once I notice how close his hand is getting to my panties, it just feels wrong. I push back off of his chest, “Hey, I’m gonna go on inside. Thanks for tonight.”

  “Why, I thought you were having a good time?”

  Ugh I’m ready to get away from you Mr. Handsy…something just feels off…I can’t place it…“I did, I’m just tired and ready to get some rest.”

  He gives me one of those side grins rubbing my arm, “Well, why don’t I come in with you and help chase away those nightmares.”

  Really, did he just try that shit…using my own nightmares against me…okay time to make my place in this known, “Um…because, I didn’t invite you in.”

  He jerks back, “Well fine Anna you don’t have to be a bitch about it.”

  “Well, apparently I did because, you weren’t getting that I’m ready to go to sleep.”

  “Fine, see you later.”

  I open my door and step out, before I have a chance to shut the door good he pulls off. Well I didn’t want to say goodbye to him either.

  I walk into the house and find that everyone is already in bed, good because I don’t feel like talking to any of them about how much of a shithead Skylar just acted like. I don’t feel like hearing the ‘I told you so’s’ that I know I will get. I walk in my bedroom and turn on my lamp. I fin
d Russ sprawled across my bed in his boxers. Damn he must really be wasted. I change into my PJs and climb under the covers, Russ scoots over to me and snuggles up against my back. His hand is on my lower stomach and for some reason I’m completely comfortable with this, why can’t I be comfortable with Skylar like this.

  I dose off to sleep with Russ’s breath on my neck and it sends shivers down my spine. I wake up a couple of hours later from a truly erotic dream starring myself and my roommate Russ. I understand now why guys need cold showers. The tingling between my legs, is too much…I guess I’ll go to the bathroom and “take care” of things myself. I go to get up and find that Russ won’t let me go and I also find Russ’s erection pressed up against my butt. I know this happens to guys in their sleep. I’m not a prude…but in combination with my current tingling state…I wish he would let me go to the bathroom. I need to get my battery operated boyfriend and find a private spot. Instead he rubs my stomach in small circles…I know he’s trashed and has no clue what he’s doing to me. BUT DAMN…I don’t know how much more I can handle. I slowly push his hand down my stomach toward my increasingly wet panties. His hand slides right down in my shorts and panties…oh shit… He moans when he slides his fingers into my folds. I try to fight the gentle moan from my mouth, but I can’t. I find myself almost riding his hand, I’ve been so wrapped up that I just now realize he’s kissing my shoulder and neck. Oh God I want to feel his lips on mine. I turn my head so that my mouth meets his and turn my body to face his. I run my hand down his chest into his boxers and hold his rather large cock. Well I consider it large, I’ve only seen one and that was the one time Jack convinced me to give him a blowjob. Our mouths are so wrapped up in each other that I barely notice his eyes open staring into my eyes. As he moves his fingers in and out of me slowly using his thumb on my sensitive nub as I grind against him I continue my hold on his erection gently tugging and rubbing it. Soon I feel like I’m about to faint. I look right in his eyes and I come around his fingers. He takes me in a passionate deeper more controlling kiss and he jerks and comes in my hand. We stop kissing and we’re almost eerily silent for a moment.