18. Ethan

18

Ethan

Where is she going?

Damn, she was so sexy taking control like that.

I’ve never been more proud.

“Ethan, can you take me home?” Jaclyn whines.

“No.”

I brush her away and scurry out the door after Ellie.

“Ellie,” I say.

“Ethan, I can’t do this right now.”

“You were amazing in there. You handled it better than I could have.”

“It’s not about that. It’s everything else.”

“Like what?”

“Kiara. Jaclyn. Ryan. Daniel. It’s like… an avalanche of… I don’t know what just hit me then. I didn’t like it.”

“I’m not interested in anyone but you..”

“Has Jaclyn always thrown herself at you like that?”

“Yeah. After things ended with us she kept sending me nudes. I had to block her on everything. It’s not the first time she’s come up to me in a bar, I’ve always left as soon as she got there.”

“How did I not see it?”

“Daniel and I both have told you how jealous of you she is. She’s not your friend, El.”

I blow out a breath, nausea hitting me. “I see that now.”

It’s a sad feeling, but also, it’s not. It’s like my body knew but the rest of me didn’t want to accept it.

“Ryan isn’t either.”

“He told me he loved me today and wanted us to be a couple.”

“He did, did he?”

“Yeah, I told him that you and I were together.”

“I like that answer,” I chuckle as I take a step toward her and pull her into my arms.

She melts into me. I tip her chin up and kiss her softly.

“I’m going to run in and tell Daniel that I’m leaving. Can I see you afterward?”

“It’ll be obvious if you do that.”

“I don’t care.”

“Daniel doesn’t approve and…”

I put a finger to her lips and smile back at her.

“I don’t care. I love you, El, and I don’t care what anyone else has to say about it.”

She exhales slowly before she nods. I kiss her again before I go back into the bar.

Daniel looks less than thrilled that Jaclyn and Ryan haven’t left his side.

“Hey, I’m going to head out. You ready to go?”

“Ethan,” Jaclyn whines as she grabs my arm.

I pull away.

“I have to be up early in the morning,” Daniel practically growls as he moves away from the group.

We walk out of the bar together.

“That was wild. What a fucking day.”

“That’s an understatement. On the bright side, I think that El finally sees Jaclyn for who she is.”

“Good. I’ve never liked her or Ryan, they’re both users.”

We walk to our cars and stand in front of them for a second.

“Man, Ellie really handled that fight in there. I was shocked,” Daniel chuckles as he starts to open his car door.

“Me too, that’s not the girl I remember at all. It’s cool to see her so confident.”

“It really is. I never agreed with her not coming home sooner, but now I see that it really was for the best.”

“Yeah, she was able to develop into her own person. Being around us for so long it’s like she wasn’t able to have an identity outside of us. I never realized that.”

“Me neither. Thanks for the rescue back there.”

“I wasn’t about to ditch you with that crazy,” I chuckle as I open my car door and climb in.

We say our goodbyes and both leave the bar. I make it look like I’m driving home and then go to Elena’s house.

Which is really stupid considering Daniel can drive by and see my car there at any point. We live in a small town—people will talk.

Door is unlocked, I’m in the shower.

The text from Ellie reads as I get out of the car. I walk inside and sit on the couch as I wait for her to come out.

A few minutes later I hear a noise behind me and see her walking into the living room with nothing but a towel wrapped around her beautiful body.

I can't help but stare, captivated by her beauty. She catches me looking and smirks, dropping the towel as she walks towards me. I'm frozen in place, unable to tear my gaze away from her. She straddles my lap, placing a hand on either side of my face.

"Are you just going to stare or are you going to kiss me?" she whispers, her breath warm against my lips.

Without another thought, I lean in and capture her mouth with mine in a passionate kiss. My hands go to her hair, tugging her back a little until I expose her slender neck. I kiss her there, making my way down to her full breasts. My thumb runs across her nipple and her breath catches as she jerks toward me.

She grips the back of my neck, pulling me closer as I continue to kiss and stimulate her sensitive skin. My other hand starts to trail down her sides, fingers lightly brushing against her waist before dipping lower. Her eyes flutter shut, and she lets out a soft moan as my hand creeps further down her body.

I can feel her arousal, the heat and dampness a clear indication of how much she wants me. I slide my hand between her legs, testing the water and finding her already wet underneath. Her hips buck slightly, inviting me to explore her further.

She takes my face in her hands, guiding my head down to her core. I kiss my way down her chest, eliciting soft gasps and murmurs of approval.

Finally, I reach my destination. I part my lips and trace my tongue along the seam of her thighs, tasting her sweetness and savoring every moment.

I gently begin to lick and explore her folds. Her breathing grows heavier, and her hips start to move, allowing me to delve deeper. My fingers play with her clit before sliding inside of her.

“Ethan!” Her hands tighten in my hair but her voice is soft as she murmurs, "Don't stop, please don't stop."

I continue to pleasure her, my tongue darting inside her as my fingers move in and out in a rhythm that has her moaning in pleasure.

Her body shudders, and heat radiates from her core as her orgasm washes over her. I continue to lick and suck, eliciting waves of pleasure from her until she collapses against me, her soft breaths and trembling body stilled by the intensity of her climax.

I stand up and remove my shirt and pants, revealing my hard length. She gazes up at me through hooded eyes as she licks her lips.

She stands up and moves me so that I’m sitting on the couch. She straddles me, guiding my thick cock inside her drenched pussy.

She gasps as I moan.

“Elena.”

"Ethan."

Our eyes meet as we both breathe heavily, her body gliding up and down on me. My hands grip her waist, guiding her with precise movements. She leans forward, covering my mouth with hers, our tongues dueling in a deep, passionate kiss.

My fingers dig into her flesh, feeling every curve and angle of her body. She rides me harder, grinding against me with more intensity. I can feel her wetness coating my shaft, her pussy contracting around me with every thrust.

“I need you to fuck me harder, Ethan, please,” she begs in a hoarse voice.

I wrap my arms around her waist and lift her up with me as I stand. I carry her to the bedroom while she continues to writhe against me. I gently deposit her on the bed, spinning her around so she’s on all fours.

She moans as she feels my cock enter her again, this time with more urgency. I slam into her hard, my hips driving against her ass. Her moans fill the room, mingling with the sounds of our bodies slapping together.

“Fuck, Elena, you feel so good,” I groan, my hands gripping her hips tightly.

She whimpers and pushes back against me, her pussy clenching around my cock as she begs for more. I give it to her, thrusting deeper and harder until I can feel my orgasm building within me.

Her walls cling to me, her wetness slick against my length.

“Ethan, I’m so close,” she whispers, her voice shaking with need. “Please don’t stop.”

I increase my pace, my balls slapping against her thighs with each thrust. I reach down and rub her clit, adding an extra layer of pleasure to her already intense orgasm. She moans loudly, her body trembling, and I feel her pussy muscles contract around me as she comes.

I continue to fuck her, matching her rhythm until I can’t hold my release back any longer. I groan loudly, my cock twitching inside her as I spill my seed into her.

“Fuck!” she screams as another orgasm slams through her.

I slowly pull myself out, collapsing beside her as I do.

We lay there, our bodies tangled together, both of us spent. I stroke her back, trying to catch my breath as I admire the beauty of the woman I've just made love to.

Elena rolls over, facing me, and a small smile plays on her lips.

“I’m glad we ran into you at the bar, despite what happened there.”

“Me too.”

“I wanted to ditch those two and ask you to come over before that even happened,” she admits with a sigh. “I did realize halfway through dinner that I don’t have anything in common with them anymore.”

“We outgrow people, it’s normal.”

“I didn’t outgrow you.”

“And for that I’m grateful.”

I pull her in closer to me and kiss the top of her head.

“I forgot to tell you. Next Saturday we’re going to the humane society with the team, when you guys get back from your away games. I have it worked out to have a photographer there, plus the local paper. It’ll be really good for you guys.”

“That’s great, that’ll be fun. I’m sure all of the guys will be on board. Did you call and let Lisa, my assistant, know?”

“Yeah, she’s got it on your calendar and is sending out something to the entire team.”

“That’s great.”

“I’m hungry,” she murmurs as she rolls out of bed.

“It’s not too late to order pizza.”

“That sounds like the best idea you’ve ever had,” she giggles.

She slips on a fluffy robe, tying it tightly around her waist, and wanders into the kitchen while I follow, still naked. She grabs her phone and starts scrolling through the pizza options, her fingers brushing against my chest as she reads the choices aloud.

"One large pepperoni with extra cheese?" she suggests, turning to me with a mischievous grin.

"Sounds perfect," I reply, wrapping my arms around her from behind.

She giggles and leans back into me, leaning against my chest. I trace gentle circles on her back with my fingers, feeling her skin warm under my touch. She orders the pizza and then turns around to gaze up into my eyes.

“My parents are going to be here this week. Do you want to go to dinner with all of us on Sunday?”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Yes. It’s not like Daniel won’t ask you to be there too. Maybe… maybe it’s time we stop fighting this and let people know about us.”

“I’m all for that.”

“Good,” she breathes.

She reaches up on her tiptoes and kisses me softly.

Finally.