“Sorry, completely different thought, but I was thinking that maybe we can write our own vows. As opposed to just saying the words the church provides.”
“Oh okay.” She looked pleasantly surprised. “Sure, we can do that.”
“Good.” I kissed her nose. “And maybe we should stop with the public sex talk right now. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to stop myself from ripping off your clothes and taking you right here if we keep up.”
“I don’t mind.” She started moving back and forth on my lap.
“You may not mind, but I’m not sure if Noah will be too happy to walk back downstairs and see us f**king in the living room.”
“Oh yeah.” She blushed red and moved off of my lap. “I forgot.”
“You didn’t have to move away completely. I kinda liked the feel of you on me.” I tried to pull her back on top of me and she shook her head.
“Not right now.”
“Then when?” I groaned, starting to feel a bit grumpy again.
“Tonight.”
“Promise?” I asked hopefully.
“Yes, as soon as Noah comes back we can go to the bedroom, lock the door and have our wicked ways with each other.”
“You promise to be wicked with me?” My eyes were alight with mischief, and she hit me in the shoulder as I started laughing.
“I’ll be as wicked with you as you are with me.”
“Then it promises to be a very wicked night.” I winked at her and she gave me a slightly wary look. I looked at the clock and prayed that whatever Noah had to do would be done very quickly.
Chapter 5
Noah
I left the house feeling guilty. Zane and Lucky were on the couch looking like all they wanted to do was rip each other’s clothes off, and I was the one stopping them from doing just that. I felt so guilty that I almost decided to stay home, but I knew that I had to go and see Robin. I needed to know where we stood. I was fed up of feeling unsure and jealous. And I was also worried that Leo was already attempting to make his move. He was Zane’s best friend and also a friend of mine, but I knew that all was fair in love and war. If Robin had affected him as much as she had affected me, then I knew that he would be trying to get her back.
I pulled up into the parking lot and sat there for a few minutes thinking about what I wanted to say. I didn’t really know what would be appropriate. It wasn’t like I could express my undying love and wish to marry her. I wasn’t really sure if that would ever happen for us, though I hoped that one day that it could. I liked Robin a lot, and she had really touched my life, but I didn’t really know her. I wanted to know her better. I wanted to continue developing our relationship. But I didn’t know if I had already ruined that opportunity.
I got out of the car slowly, walked to her apartment, and knocked on the door with my heart in my mouth. I could hear the television on as I waited and I wondered if she would be happy or mad to see me as she opened the door.
“Coming, I’m just getting my purse.” I heard her call out and I realized she must think I was some delivery man. I smiled to myself at the thought of getting to eat some delicious food as we talked; I was slightly hungry.
“Hey, sorry about that.” She opened the door, looking sexy and frazzled with a bunch of notes in her hand. “I was just getting the money.” She looked up at me, and her expression looked shocked as she made eye contact with me. “Noah.”
“Yes, it’s me.” I laughed. “Not the food. Though, I’ll pay if you let me share it with you.”
“I didn’t know you were coming over.” She bit her lower lip.
“Can I come in?” I smiled. “I promise I don’t bite.”
“I, uh, I kinda have company.” Her face flushed and my heart stilled.
“Oh?” Please don’t let it be Leo.
“I, uh,” she stammered and paused as we both heard footsteps walking to the door. I looked around her body and into the apartment, and saw Leo standing there with a bottle of wine in his hands.
“I see.” I nodded and gave her a sad look. “I guess I know where I stand.”
“No.” She shook her head and grabbed my hand. “It’s not like that.”
“Uh huh.” I pulled my hand away from her and she stepped out of the door.
“He just showed up as well, but about 10 minutes ago.”
“I see.” I looked at her with doubt in my eyes.
“It’s true.” Leo walked to the door and stared at me. “I guess we both had the same idea.” I turned to look at him and he gave me a short smile, which I returned. I stared at the two of them standing there, and I knew that my next move was most probably the most important move I could make. If I left right now, I was possibly throwing them into each other’s arms. It would be like accepting defeat.
“Well, if you don’t mind, maybe I can come in as well.” I squared my shoulders and gave Robin my most dazzling smile.
“I, uh,” she stared into my eyes and gave me a half smile.
“Great.” I grinned and walked into the door. “Good to see you, Leo. I hope you don’t mind that I’m crashing the party as well.”
“Yeah, I don’t mind.” He frowned at me and we all stood there awkwardly for a few moments.
“Wine, anyone?” Robin walked towards the kitchen quickly without looking at either of us, and Leo and I followed behind her.
“May the best man win,” Leo gave me another short smile and I nodded.
“To the best man.”
***
“So Zane’s going to plan the wedding?” Robin’s eyes were wide with excitement as she stared at me. “That is so romantic.”
“Yeah, it was my idea.” I nodded, happy that I had all of her attention, even though she was sitting next to Leo on the couch. “I think it will really take the pressure off of her.”
“Wow, that’s just an awesome idea.”
“Really?” Leo frowned. “Not to be rude, but Zane knows shit about weddings. This is meant to be Lucky’s one big day. She doesn’t want a picnic catered by McDonalds. That’s not going to be the wedding of her dreams.”
“Zane’s not going to cater his wedding with McDonalds.” I shot back at him.
“Oh yeah, better yet: Papa John’s.”
“Now, now, guys.” Robin smiled at both of us gently. “I think it’s a cute idea. I mean, there is a lot of potential for Zane to mess it up, but it’s still a good idea.”