Mila
If anyone suspected that Huxley and I were up to no good behind the waterfall they don’t show it.
When we’re done making out we swim in the pool outside of the falls with the others. Some of the girls on floats and Huxley is nonstop pulling me towards him to steal kisses and I love it.
Throwing my head back as he kisses all over my neck as I laugh , and playfully dunking him into the water , him coming back up and lifting me and throwing me a few feet into the water.
Huxley has me close my legs and arms wrapped around him and whispering cute as well as dirty things into my ear. I’m smirking and giggling with his face against mine and my eyes flick up to the area where our picnic tables are and my smile fades and I scowl back at Jaxx who is standing there drinking a beer and watching me with his brother.
I understood why maybe he didn’t want me around. That he didn’t trust me. That whatever they did , he didn’t want me knowing about or just not being a part of. He thought I was just some girl that wanted to rebel against my parents and date a bad boy. That I was using his brother as some kind of toy for a rebellious phase I was going through. Screw him.
I kiss Huxley below his ear and then bite his earlobe and tug at it. My eyes still on Jaxx. Mine , my actions said. And there’s nothing you can do about it. He wants me. I want him. End of story. Get over it.
I watch his lip curl and his eyes narrow slightly as his brothers hands come up my back as Huxley returns my playful bite at his ear with one on my neck. The pinch of pain sends a pulse of need straight down and between my legs and my nipples harden.
“You like him watching us?” Huxley asks in my ear and I’m jerked from my stare off with Jaxx.
“What?” I ask in surprise , my head going back and Huxley laughs.
“You heard me sunshine” he says with a smirk.
“I…I ..” I stammer.
“It’s alright if you do” he says.
My brows pinch.
“I was just…I wanted him to see that he couldn’t stop me from having you.” I admit and Huxley smiles.
“Kinda hot sunshine” he says and then kisses me.
“That the only reason you’re staring at him while you bite and kiss on me?” He asks and my brows pinch again.
“What other reason would there be?” I ask with a roll of my eyes.
“Maybe you are attracted to him” he says and my mouth drops.
“What?” I ask stunned.
Huxley just smiles.
“It’s alright if you are” he says and I just blink at him.
“Well. I’m not.” I say firmly. Because I wasn’t. Was Jaxx attractive. Yes. But I wasn’t attracted to him like that. He was a fucking asshole.
“Alright” Huxley shrugs.
“Just checking” he says.
“Why would I date you if I was attracted to your brother?” I ask.
He smiles and shrugs. “You can still be attracted to other people when dating someone”
“Are YOU attracted to someone else?” I ask and give him and angry little scowl.
“Not the way I’m attracted to you.” He answers and I cock my brow.
“Better not be.” I say and he grins.
“He’s attracted to you , you know” Huxley says and I scoff.
“No he’s not. He hates me.” I say.
Huxley just smiles.
“He does not hate you” Huxley says and I roll my eyes.
“Mkay. If you say so.” I say.
“Leif is too.” He says and I find myself blushing.
“Stop it” I say and Huxley laughs.
“What ? It’s true? He’s the one that told me to make sure you came today. He wouldn’t shut up about you last night.” Huxley says and for some reason, it flatters me and makes my muscles inside clench between my legs.
“Well…that’s. Nice of him.” I say and Huxley laughs.
I scrunch my nose.
“Why are you even telling me this? Is this some kind of test ?” I ask.
Huxley laughs. “No. Not a test. Just telling you that you’re that fucking sexy” he smiles.
“Stop it” I kiss him and he smiles against my lips.
“Do you know how jealous they’re going to be tonight when I have you in my bed Sunshine?” He asks and I let out a little whimper. Mainly because I could not wait until tonight. Sleeping beside Huxley. Having sex with him.
But now, I had the idea of his brothers listening in my head. And I don’t know why. But yeah. It turned me on.
“I can’t wait for them to hear you scream my name” Huxley whispers and I gasp.
It was a bit strange for him to be saying things regarding his brothers. Leif was sweet. It was easier for me to accept that he might find me attractive. But it was hard to imagine Jaxx wanting me at all or thinking anything positive about me. I also wasn’t sure why Huxley mentioning their alleged attraction to me made me feel some type of way. I also wasn’t sure how he could not care if it were the truth. I’d heard the rumors. That them and the guys often slept with the same women. Passing them around, the girls willing hopping from one to the next. Then it made me wonder if that’s what Huxley wanted. Did he want me to be passed around like some fuck toy? Because I wasn’t okay with that. But also, a very small part of me was now imagining Leif and Jaxx standing there and watching Huxley and I.
“I want you so bad” I whisper to Huxley and he grins.
“Don’t worry sunshine. You’re gonna be taken good care of tonight” he smiles.
——
Huxley drops me off at home after the park and swimming. Telling me he has some stuff to do with the guys and that he’ll pick me up later.
I’m kind of thankful for the break from him only because I was exhausted from the hiking and from the day in the sun.
Walking in with my things my father is standing in the foyer as I close the tall door to the front of his house.
“You’re an adult Mila. You can do what you want. But you will be respectful enough to at least let me know where you’re going and what time you’ll be back so I don’t have to worry” he says as soon as the door closes and I roll my eyes and walk to the steps.
“Don’t pretend to worry about me now Paul. You didn’t for eighteen years. Why start now ?” I say in spite as I start to climb the stairs.
He doesn’t say another word. And I clench my teeth. As he proves my point. And doesn’t argue with me. Just lets me go upstairs to my room.
My mother and father were high school sweethearts. Married out of college. And had me. One year later. Then my dad became to busy with work to have the family he made. My mother stayed with him till I was five. But then eventually. She moved away and took my with her. The woman never says a bad thing about him. Which only makes me hate him even more. The only reason I was even staying with him was because in order for him to pay for my college. He wanted me to spend the summer with him. I wasn’t too proud to take his money. It was the least he could do for being an absent father. So I agreed to his terms. But staying at his place for the summer. Didn’t mean i had to spend my time with him. I doubt he even would have the time to spend.
I take shower and then lay on my bed and place my phone on my pillow and take a much needed nap.
——
I’m called by father on the phone an hour later. And summoned to the dinner table. I could argue I wasn’t hungry. But. I was. So I throw on a pair of sweats and hoodie and make my way downstairs.
“I made your favorite” he says as I look down at the bowl of homemade macaroni and cheese.
Yes. I loved macaroni and cheese. Who didn’t? But it wasn’t my favorite. Not since I was a fucking toddler and it was all I would eat.
“I asked your mother for her recipe” he says and I chew the inside of my mouth. I didn’t want to acknowledge the fact he was making an effort. But making one lousy meal didn’t excuse him from thirteen years of not making any effort at all other than sending my mother money and sending me birthday and Christmas cards.
People like my father, thought money could buy love. And it couldn’t. Not with me.
“Thanks.” Is all I say as I begin to eat.
It’s actually pretty good but I don’t tell him that as we sit and eat in silence. Halfway through our meal he finally speaks again.
“How’s work?” He asks and I finish chewing as I shrug.
“It’s fine.” I say.
“You made friends, obviously” he says and I look at him. I nod.
“You’re a smart girl Mila. So I know I don’t need to tell you to be careful with that boy and his friends, and his brothers” he says and I drop my fork annoyed.
“Yet here we are. With you telling me anyways.” I say and wipe my mouth.
“Can I be excused?” I ask , not wanting to sit around and let him play the dad role after all this time.
“No. You may not.” He says. I slouch back into my chair and cross my arms.
“I know I haven’t been a good father Mila. But I’m still your father. Whether you like it or not. I care even if you think I don’t. And I will worry about you and always have.” He says and I huff a sarcastic laugh.
“Right” I mutter and he takes a deep breath and wipes his own mouth.
“Just. Be careful. That’s all I’m asking Mila. I’m not going to hound you to stay here and I’m not going to try to hover over you with everything you do. You’re an adult now. And your mother did a fine job with you.”
“Yes. SHE did a GREAT job of raising me , all by herself. “ I say with a glare.
He nods. “I know she did.” He says and I look away from him. Not wanting the tears threatening me to slip out. No. I’d cried enough over him over the years. He wouldn’t get anymore of my tears.
“May I go now? Are we done?” I ask.
He sighs. “Fine. Yes. You may be excused.”
With that I leave the dining room , not bothering to clear my plate as I go to my room. Unable to get away from him fast enough.