Devil's Three-way

Chapter 3

We grabbed lunch at a local drive-thru Wendy's. Deciding it was best to have food while facing my Mum Monster. She’s already started texting asking me where I was. She didn’t get upset like I thought she would when I said I was with Kyle and we were on our way home, with food. We picked up lunch for her too, hoping to smooth things over a bit. It was always best to have food when dealing with a Mum Monster, years of error has taught me that much! I was nervous and played a bunch of scenarios over and over in my head how all this have could happened. Somehow, I knew it would be alright when Kyle took my hand as he drove in the direction of my house.

He pulled into the driveway and was around the truck before I could take my seatbelt off and get the door open. I laughed to myself and shook my head, really what has gotten into him? He grabbed my bookbag and the food, as I grabbed my gift box and drinks before we headed inside to face the Mum Monster. It was the nickname we’d given to our moms when we knew we were in trouble as kids. I giggled, “Mum monster.” Kyle’s eyes met mine as he opened the door and busted out laughing. He almost dropped everything in his hands, some of our food included. 

“You’re a ham!” He jested.

We found our way to the kitchen and Mum Monster, Kyle was still laughing. He placed the food on the counter and my bookbag on the floor. I climbed into my normal stool after sitting the drinks down. “So, Mum.” I waited for her to lay into me. I grinned like a child over a sucker, this face had to do something. 

“You left school early?” She stared daggers at me. Yeah this face was doing no good.

“Yes, I did. But I have a totally justifiable reason.” I almost tripped over my words. Even though I was eighteen, I was still her daughter and under her roof. I gave her a cheesy toothy grin.

“Justifiable?” She repeated waiting for me to continue.

“She whooped Keira’s ass, Mrs. P.” Kyle blurted out digging into the food bags. “She certainly held her own.”

My mom’s mouth dropped. “You did what?” She was almost yelling at me. To me. I could see the surprise spread over her face. 

“I didn’t hit her first mom! I was just at my locker minding my own business.” I tried to defend myself.

“Oh, so this girl just came up and hit you for no reason? Is that what you are telling me?” She had already started to wag her finger. I glared at Kyle, leave it up to dozer.

“Well, her reason wasn’t valid anymore.” I looked up at the ceiling trying to explain. I shuffled my feet on the bar of the stood as my mom waited. “I was at my locker, just got the combo put in and she grabs my shoulder spins me around and hits me mom!” It's what bitched do mom! That's what I wanted to say. 

I could see some of the anger flush from her face, but she looked confused.

“It’s my fault Mrs. P.” Kyle stated firmly, always trying to take the blame. “I dated Keira to make Ren jealous. But Keira was more jealous than Ren.” He dropped his eyes but wrapped his arms around my waist from behind me. “I dumped her a long time ago, but Ren didn’t tell me Keira was bullying her for the last year and a half.” He pressed his cheek to my ear and purred softly.

My mom stumbled back in even more surprise, “And when did this happen?” She gestured to Kyle holding me and nestling my ear.

I threw my hands up in the air and blurted out, “Happy Birthday to ME!” My mom and Kyle both burst out laughing.

“So why did you leave school?” Mom asked after she finally stopped laughing.

“Kyle and I went to get lunch, but with all the morning drama we thought it might be best to just come home.” I stated.

“She was pissed Mrs.P. She wasn’t going to calm down getting yelled at by people. I scooped her up and took her to my truck.” Kyle said looking to my mom.

“There was no scooping! He tossed me over his shoulder mom! Like a caveman!” I pushed out of his arms lightly. “And he didn’t put me down until he sat me in the truck!” I’d decided if Kyle was going to throw me half under the bus, I was taking him with me.

My mom laughed, “And why did he have to throw you over his shoulder?”

“Cause, she f****d that b***h up!” Kyle gleamed happily not able to control his outburst any more than I could control mine at school. “She was like a little tiger Mrs.P!” Suddenly Kyle’s phone rang. Shawn sent him a video. Pressing play Kyle grinned. “It was all caught on video! Shawn just sent it to me.”

Pressing play he set his phone on the counter so we could all view it. Muffled shouts came across the phone, all I could hear was f**k and cunt. I grimaced as I rarely cussed, even less in front of my parents. I took a big gulp of air as I watched in horror. I moved so fast the camera barely caught it, I had pummeled Keira to the ground. The next images were teachers grabbing me and pulling me off of her. Then Kyle plucking me up and onto his shoulder.

“Oh honey, you certainly were angry.” My mom covered her mouth, I’m pretty sure she was hiding a smile. “Can you send me that Kyle? I want her dad to see.” What? Wait no. Not dad.

My mouth dropped, “You want dad to see me, doing this?” Oh god.. Oh god.. Dad was going to kill me. It was really the first time I’d been in trouble but still, my dad was going to kill me.

“Yes. And you’ll be training starting next week.” She turned and walked out of the room as if this was a normal every day conversation. 

“Training?” I was so confused. “Why would I start training?” I looked at Kyle, “What does she mean training?”

“You know Ren self-defense, karate, kick-boxing.” He pulled me back into his arms, you’re a natural. Don’t worry about it, baby.”

Baby... My heart melted right then and there. I spun and wrapped my arms around Kyle and planted my lips firmly against his. He instantly molded his lips to mine and pulled me in tighter against him. I heard him growl as I parted my lips allowing his tongue to invade my mouth. He left me breathless as he finally released my lips and traveled down my jaw line. I felt his hands move to the small of my back and down to my butt. Kyle squeezed lightly as he trailed kisses to my neck. When I felt his tongue in the curve of my neck, I couldn’t help but tilt my head to the side allowing him plenty of room to roam. It felt magical, I tried to suppress my moan as be began to nibble, but it only made him snuggle me tighter. Everything else on my mind was gone, it was only Kyle invading my brain. 

Suddenly there was a cough, then a louder cough. I opened my hazy eyes and noticed my mom standing in the doorway. I gently pushed Kyle off me, “Um… sorry mom.”

She laughed lightly but looked a little scared, “I knew it would happen, I just expected it at sixteen not eighteen.” Walking further into the kitchen, “So you said food, right?”

We all sat down and had lunch, apparently mom had already sent the video to dad. He called while we were eating so mom excused herself, leaving me alone with Kyle again.

“I looked crazy in that video.” I looked down at my food I was mostly scooting it around and not eating.

“No, you looked angry and badass!” He placed his hand on my knee. “How is your nose?”

I wiggled it, “Fine, don’t feel a thing.”

“Well, you have a little dried blood under your nose. You ready to go get cleaned up?” Mom said walking through the kitchen to grab what was left of her food.

“I what?” I was almost dumbfounded. Oh, that is right, my nose did bleed a bit. I looked down at my shirt. “Yeah..” With a big sigh, I got up, grabbed my bookbag and headed up the staircase to my room. Once inside I peeled off my shirt, not thinking I left my room and went to the bathroom to wash my face. On my back from the bathroom I met Kyle standing in the hall. His face automatically lit up with a toothy grin.

It is just like a bathing suit top.. I tell myself over and over. When my eyes trailed up to Kyle’s I noticed his breath had caught. He was standing like a statue grinning from ear to ear! I shuffled to my door as quickly as possible, “Sorry I wasn’t expecting you to come upstairs.”

“Oh okay, sorry. I’ll..” He turned to walk back down the stairs.

“No. It’s okay. I just mean I would have been decent if I’d have known you were coming up.” I laughed at my stupidity. “Besides, you’ve seen me in a bikini top before. So, no big deal.”

“Actually no,” He followed me in and sat down on the bed, like he normally would.

“What do you mean no? We’ve been swimming before. I know you have had to have seen me in a bikini top at some point.” I said just standing in the middle of my room, forgetting I still had no shirt.

“You stopped wearing bikini’s as soon as your mom would let you pick out your own suit Ren.” He scooted to the foot of the bed. And you usually wear a t-shirt because you bake in the sun. He stood up and almost stalked over to where I was standing, still trying to recall wearing a bikini top in front of him. I chewed my lower lip concentrating, but I couldn’t remember any times. I hadn’t noticed until his arms came around me coaxing me against him that he’d moved this close.

My arms naturally found their way around him, gliding beneath his shirt to his back. I let him hug me tight and felt his gentle kiss on the top of my head. I’d never noticed how much taller than me Kyle was, almost a foot. I felt small in his arms but not fragile. Surprisingly more comfortable than I had been around him this morning. My whole body hummed against his making my heart thump in my chest, I felt him relax into me. His fingers wound their way through my hair, softly trailing down my back.

“I’ve waited to hold you like this for so long, kitten.” He whispered, bending down to rub his face against my hair. “You smell of patchouli and lavender. It is intoxicating.” I can hear him breathing me in, making me smile.

“I didn’t know your nose worked that good.” I giggled against his chest.

“Mmm..” I hear it vibrate in his chest as he rubs the small of my back with his fingertips.

I do find it odd that Kyle tells me how I smell, not that I was worried I stink. I did shower this morning. Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a scent in the air when he was around too.. It was captivating and made me yearn to be closer to him, it smelled of Sandalwood and Myrrh, so inviting. I couldn’t help but to take a deep breath, inhaling him. My skin instantly had goosebumps, I’m not sure if it was our closeness or his scent but I was where I wanted to be.

“Are you cold baby?” He ran his fingertips down my arm. I shook my head lightly, still clutched against his chest. “The mum monsters have already begun plotting against us.”

I looked up from his comfortable muscled chest, questioning him with the look on my face not fully understanding.

“Your mom called my mom. My mom wants us to have dinner tonight, for your birthday.” He kissed my forehead lightly. “Things are about to change..” I could have sworn I saw his beautiful blue eyes swirl with gold. He squeezed me against him once more, “I have to leave for a little while, but I’ll be back to get you at five. Is that alright? For dinner with my parents?” He asked softly.

I pulled away from him slightly and nodded, “Your dad too?”

He smiled at me warmly, “Yes.”

As many times as I’d had dinner at Kyle’s house, his dad was always off taking care of some business. I’d known him since we were kids, how could I not, he was my best friend’s father. But still the man poured power, it radiated from him! There were times he completely terrified me in just a look! The man practically spewed authority! I got the feeling he didn't like me much, even though he worked closely with my father. On the other hand, I’ve seen Kyle’s mom calm him down in a touch, maybe this wouldn’t be so bad. His dad seemed to tolerated my presents for Kyle’s sake. Or maybe just because he did business with my dad. I felt as though this was going to be an eventful dinner.

“Your mom needs to talk to you downstairs. I have a feeling its going to be a long talk.” He offered a smile, “I’d stay if I could.” He kissed my lips softly once more before heading to the door.

Feeling his warmth leave me, I realized I still hadn’t put on a shirt. Shaking my head at my obvious stupidity I grabbed a shirt, throwing it over my head. I took a moment to switch into shorts and put my sneakers back on. I felt like I had so much energy! Deciding I’d start with a light jog after I spoke with mom.