Never Again

He smiled against my skin. “Just so you know, I do still love Delaney’s momma.” I bit my lip to keep from smiling to largely. “That’s good because I happen to know she still loves you too.”

He looked up at me and smiled. “She does?” I nodded. “She does.” He laughed. “Well that’s good to know.” He leaned up and kissed my cheek. I shivered and pulled away. “Alex, stop.” I laughed. He shook his head and was about to say something when his phone rang. He pulled it out of his pocket and I saw the name that was on the screen, along with a picture. I pulled away from him and stood up like he was on fire. “Fuck.” He mumbled. I shook my head and looked back at him. “You’re still talking to Kyra?” I scrunched up my forehead. He sighed. “Sort of.” I shook my head. “Sort of? What the hell does that mean?” He stood up. “I’m… we’re… she’s my fiancée.” My jaw literally dropped. “You’re MARRYING HER?!” He walked towards me and I just held out my arms for him to stop. “You should get out of my room. Like now.” He bit his lip. “Come on Abby, that… she was before I knew you even… and Laney…” I scoffed. “You’re fucking crazy if you think my daughter is going around that whore. You can forget that.” He nodded. “I know. I’ll just… I’ll be downstairs.” “That’s probably best.”

He soon left the room and I got ready. I dressed slowly, hoping and praying they’d be gone by the time I got back downstairs. I wasn’t that lucky though. When I got to the bottom of the stairs I heard someone wolf whistle, then Delaney started laughing. “You’re looking like a MILF Abby!” Jack yelled before coming over and picking me up over his shoulder. I just laughed. “Thank you Jacky.” He laughed. “Anytime hot stuff.” “Jack put her down.” Alex said, a sting of jealousy in his voice. Jack just shook his head. “Nope! She’s mine. You had your chance with her upstairs. Now she’s mine.” I just laughed. Alex turned red. “Jack, seriously, put her down.” I sighed and jumped down myself. “Look, Alex I really care about you a lot. Hell, I love you even but you’re engaged to KYRA. So don’t get your panties in a wad when someone else takes interests. Even though I know Jack is just kidding.” I laughed. Jack shuffled his feet a little. “What if I’m not?” My eyes went wide. “Huh?” Was all I managed to get out. “What if I’m not kidding? Would you go on a date with me the next time we’re in town?” “Fuck no she won’t!” Alex yelled. “That’s such bull shit man, we’re supposed to be friends!” Jack shook his head. “I am your friend Alex, I’m your best friend but she’s not dating you and hasn’t been for a really long time.” I couldn’t breathe as I heard them bicker back and forth. “Just shut up, all of you.” I said as my mom walked into the living room. “Alright Abby, it’s time to go.” I nodded. “Can I join you guys?” Alex’s voice cracked as he spoke. My mom smiled. “Actually, that might be nice for Delaney. And I’m sure Randall would love to see you, so sure.” She nodded. I groaned. I just wanted this day to end already.

I said goodbye to the guys, saving Jack for last. He bent down and hugged me and out of the corner of my eye I saw Alex stiffen. I decided to play with him a little. “So you want to date me huh?” I laughed. Jack laughed too. “I think so. I just wish there was a way to be sure.” I bit my lip. “I know of a way.” I pulled him down and pressed my lips to his. Kissing Jack was… well… kind of like kissing a brother or something. As we pulled away he laughed. “I felt nothing, I mean you’re a really good kisser but as it turns out I apparently just want to have sex with you.” I laughed and nodded. “Same here. Well, glad we figured that out.” He nodded and hugged me again. “I’ll see you in a few months?” I grinned. “Absolutely. I’ll introduce you to my friends.” His smile got bigger. “Good deal. Love you Abbigale!” He yelled as he ran out the door.

I turned around and Alex was right behind me. “You did that on purpose.” I smiled and shrugged. “I don’t know what you mean.” I grabbed Delaney’s things before instructing her to get to the car. “Mom I’m driving my car. After we leave you and dad we’re going to see Brantley!” “Alright sweetheart. I’ll meet you guys at the restaurant.” “You do know what I mean.” Alex said following me. “And who’s Brantley?” I laughed. “Daddy, Bwantley is momma’s best best friend.” She smiled. “He’s so fun Daddy! He lets me ride his fo’wheeler.” “Four wheeler sweetie. And Brantley’s just a friend I met when I moved here. He adores Laney. And I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just kissed Jack to see if we really liked each other.” I placed Delaney in her booster seat and turned to face him. Before I could blink, his lips were against mine. Kissing Alex was and always will be different than kissing anyone else. I immediately felt the butterflies I’d been trying to ignore and it seemed like they had multiplied by the millions. He pulled away and pressed his forehead to mine. “Tell me you felt that too.” I nodded at his words. “But you have Kyra.” He shook his head. “I’ll leave her. I swear, I’ll do anything.” He pressed his lips to mine again before giving me the chance to answer. I didn’t mind though. I’d missed kissing him so much it was ridiculous. I never wanted to stop.