Chapter 22

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

" I can't believe your mom gave you permission to have the party here!" Donny shouts, pulling me into a hug. He's already three drinks in, but this is the most normal I have seen him in months.

Postponing our celebration was the right call. He needed to go see that therapist, and I'm glad Rylee was there to hold his hand. She's always there for us when we need her. We got damn lucky that she gave us another chance.

"Yeah, she said that Dad was out of the country for a few weeks and that the place was ours," I say as I lean behind him to fist bump Alex.

He's carrying a keg over his shoulder, and Trevor is following him with a cooler full of stuff for the barbecue.

This may be a party, but it's just for our close friends and the rest of the team. It's not some rager that's going to go down in history.

"Here, let me help," I tell Trev as I grab the other end of the cooler and guide him outside.

Rylee and the girls are rocking bikinis and taking advantage of the pool. I try not to think about the last time I was in that water.

Let's just say, it was the day I left the football team, and my father thought trying to drown me would change my mind.

I move over to the built in outdoor kitchen and flick on the heat, warming it up. Rylee took full advantage of the kitchen with Ren, and made some sides to go with the steaks, burgers, and vegan dogs that Fatima demanded.

"This place is wild," Alex says as he taps the keg and gets it set up.

The sun is shining, and the weather is perfect. He had asked if he could invite some guys from his team, and I readily agreed.

Trev and Alex have become family, and even though I despise the game, it has more to do with my trauma than the players.

"Hey, babe," Rylee says as she walks over to us, before throwing herself into Trevor's arms. She gives him a beaming smile and he holds her closer.

Leaning down, he kisses her and I smile. Yeah, don't get me wrong, when she first told us that she was dating him too, I wasn't sure how this would all play out, but for the moment, things are good.

And she's never complained about my relationship with Teo.

"Damn, I don't think I will ever get over how you are all dating her," Alex mutters, moving beside me to grab one of the aprons hanging on the hook.

Giving me a wink, he steals the spatula.

"Rylee has a huge heart. It's big enough to love us all, and I'm okay with that. Anything to keep her happy."

"Good answer." Alex smacks me on the shoulder, then reaches down into the cooler, opening up the Tupperware containing the stuffed burgers.

Compared to the other meat, they will take the longest to cook.

"Fuck, I am starving." Donny appears next to us with a whine and Rylee laughs. Untangling herself from Trevor's arms with a smile, she grabs Don's hand and tugs him into the kitchen.

"I made you a snack," she tells him, then squeals when he scoops her up and tosses her over his shoulder, giving her ass a smack for good measure.

Trev laughs and walks off to talk to some of his friends. Colt and Teo are over by the pool house, setting up the fire for later.

We've all decided that we are staying the night, and my mom made sure that all the guest rooms, as well as the theater and second den, are set up for people to crash in.

Since leaving rehab, she seems to be doing so much better. She met someone there. A therapist actually, and they have been seeing each other for the last month.

I don't think I have ever seen her smile as much as when she talks about Ken.

My father and her are in the process of a messy divorce, but she doesn't want to discuss that when we talk.

We have family meals with Rylee and the guys, and I even took her out to lunch the other day, just the two of us.

It was what we needed. Going to therapy with her was hard, and it dug up more trauma and nightmares than I was prepared for, but it was essential for us both to move forward.

I want my mom to be happy, healthy, and in my life. When I marry our girl and have kids, I want her there.

"You okay?" Teo asks me, snapping me from my deep thoughts. I didn't even notice he was next to me or that Alex had started the steaks.

I smile and lean into him.

"Yeah, everything is perfect."

Tonight is the first time I've let loose in a long time. Drinks are flowing, the music is good, and I'm feeling fucking amazing.

And maybe a little bit tipsy.

My eyes are closed as I sway my body to the music. Trevor's hands are on my hips, and I'm grinding my ass against his cock. God, I'm so fucking horny. It's like I can't get enough of these guys.

Trevor kisses my neck, sending a shiver down my spine. When I open my eyes, I find Serenity and Alex dancing together nearby, and I snort out a laugh.

"What's so funny?" Trevor murmurs against my neck with amusement.

"Those two look like they're ready to fuck." Alex is practically eating her face. "Get a room," I shout, and Alex rips his lips off of Serenity. She looks dazed, her eyes lidded and lips swollen.

"Good idea," Alex says, and Ren squeals as Alex tosses her over his shoulder. He smacks her ass before taking off upstairs.

"The two of them are almost as bad as all of us." I laugh.

"I don't know, babe. You have five dicks you've been keeping satisfied."

"Yes, but it's Alex. He's like three horny frat guys in one." I grin.

"You do have a point."

"Trevor," a guy I don't recognize, interrupts us. "Sorry to bug you, but Ricky and Trent are beating the shit out of each other in the back. If they break something, Coach is going to be fucking pissed."

"Shit," Trevor groans.

"Go deal with your football stuff, Mr. Captain." I slap his ass. "I'll be fine."

"Thanks, babe." He gives me a quick kiss and takes off.

I look around to see if I can find another one of my guys. Donny and Mateo are playing beer pong. I haven't seen much of Lennox, but the last time I saw him, he was out back with some people.

So, I head outside in search of him. "Wow." I wrinkle my nose. This place is trashed. There are cups everywhere, and people are passed out in the lawn chairs.

"Hey, Rylee!" one of the football guys, whose name I don't remember, cheers, but I wave anyway. "Congrats on the win."

"Thanks!" I shout back, smiling wide, because damn, I'm still so freaking happy about winning that competition.

When I see Colton sitting in a chair off to the side, his eyes closed and head tipped back, I smile.

"Hey, you." His eyes open as I straddle his lap.

He grins, grabbing onto my hips. "Hi, baby."

"What are you doing?" I run my fingers through his wavy hair, tugging at the end.

He groans and I bite my lower lip as I feel his cock getting hard under me.

"Just needed some air. It was too hot and loud inside. You having a good time?"

I nod. "Yeah."

"That's good." He runs his hands up and down my thighs. "Wanna dance? I haven't had much time with you tonight."

With everything going on in our lives, trying to find time with each of them has been hard.

"We could." I run my hands down his chest and roll my hips. "Or, we can go upstairs to one of the spare rooms and I can show you just how much I've missed having your cock buried deep inside me."

"Fuck." Colton groans, his hands tightening around my hips.

"That's what I'm trying to get at." I say with a wink and he chuckles.

"Come on." He wraps his arms around me and I giggle as he lifts me up. "I'm done with this party, and I want to spend the rest of the night with my girl, between her legs, hearing her moan my name."

I hum, grinding myself on his cock. "I approve of that idea."

My lips meet his neck and I can't help but kiss at his throat, running my hands through his hair as he rushes us through the back door, down the hall, and up the stairs.

By the time Colton tosses me onto the bed, I'm burning with need. All I want is his hands, lips, and dick. Nothing else.

The party is starting to wind down and I can't find Rylee. I walk inside and check some of the rooms, but she's not there. Colton is also missing, so I'm guessing they decided to have some alone time.

Donny and Teo are loading up on snacks in the kitchen as I enter. "What are you guys up to?"

"Movie night. We're going to take full advantage of the forbidden theater room," Donny says with a laugh.

"Join us?" Teo asks, taking my arm and pulling me into a kiss. I sigh against his lips and shake my head.

"Can't. I need to call my mom and check in. Tell her that the house is still standing and no cops were called." I laugh and he scoffs.

"I'll find you guys later," I say, then leave them to it. Walking down the hall, I feel bad, but the truth is, I have a lot of bad memories in that room, and I don't want the trauma of my childhood to bring down our good moods after winning Regionals.

Heading toward the bathroom, someone bumps into me, spilling their drink down my back and clawing my arm.

"Oh, sorry," they mutter, then continue down the hall. I look back and all I see is red hair. My vision is becoming blurry and I feel sick.

What the hell?

Pushing the bathroom door open, I use the wall for support and move towards the sink, taking my shirt off. The smell of vodka and punch is overpowering.

"Hey, baby, are you okay?" someone asks from the door and I nod. It sounds like Rylee, but my head is spinning. She reaches for a towel and helps me clean up, then takes my hand and pulls me back down the hall.

"I think I'm drunk, and I don't know how. With my mom being sober, you know I made the decision to quit drinking," I tell Rylee as we stumble into a room that's not mine.

She guides me over to the bed and starts removing the rest of my clothes. My vision is still blurry, but I can smell her scent of dark cherries, and her red hair is flowing in front of her face.

"You're so beautiful," I tell her and she sighs, leaning down to kiss my lips. I groan, lifting my hand and tangling my fingers in her hair, pulling her closer to me.

She doesn't hesitate to straddle me and grind against my naked cock. I'm disappointed to say that he's not very hard right now.

Rylee backs away from me and pouts. I shrug and she grumbles under her breath. "Maybe I gave you too much. Shit," she says, and I frown.

"What?" I mumble, but my eyelids are getting too heavy. I think I'll just close them for a second…

"Fuck, my head is killing me," I groan, opening my eyes to the bright ass light shining through the window. My mouth is dry as hell and I smack my lips, wishing for some water. Glancing around, I frown.

Why am I not in my room? Throwing the sheet off, I roll over to cuddle Rylee closer to me and freeze.

"What the fuck?!"

Missi opens her eyes and gives me a big smile.

"Good morning, Lenny," she coos, trying to come in for a kiss. Jolting back, I fall off the bed and realize I'm naked.

My eyes snap up to Missi. She leans over the side of the bed, with a smirk so sinister it makes my stomach roll. Why the hell is she in my bed, naked? And why the fuck does she have red hair?

"Don't go acting all guilty now, Lennox," she sneers. "You didn't seem to mind when you were balls deep in me all night long."

"No, no. God, no!" I mumble, shaking my head.

No. That can't be true. There's no fucking way I'd have sex with that crazy bitch. No way I'd betray the ones I love.

Bile rises in my throat and I race off to the bathroom to throw up everything in my stomach.

How the fuck did this happen? I was enjoying the party with Ry and the guys. We were about to go swimming and I went to the bathroom…

Missi stands in the doorway, sighing. "Baby, I don't know why you continue to play this game of cat and mouse." Tapping her foot, I glance back at her and her naked flesh makes me sick all over again.

My head is pounding and I can't stop the tears from falling.

"What did you do to me?" I whimper. My head is pounding, my stomach is a mess. I don't feel good. I don't understand what's going on right now. And when she moves forward, trying to rub my back, I lunge to the side and pull my knees to my chest. The idea of her touching me makes my skin crawl..

"I only did what was necessary, Lenny boo. You are mine, and I'm sick of having to watch you prance around with that slut and gangster." Pushing her dyed hair away from her face, she gives me a smile and places her hand over her stomach.

"After last night, you will never be able to turn me away again."