One passionate night

The immensely, rugged Corbin Williams

Throughout my shift, I’ve tried to come up with an excuse to skip out on tonight but Jimmy wouldn’t hear any of my poorly made-up excuses.

I was going to be alone with him in a big house and no one else was going to be there to intervene when he tries anything inappropriate.

Jimmy didn’t look like the kind who will attack me or try to do something with me against my will but that little voice in the back of my mind had trouble trusting him.

I’m not a heartbreaker or a girl who wants to give a guy the wrong impression. My past made it hard for me to trust anyone and it pains me knowing he likes me.

We’ve hung out a couple of times before but I’ve never been to his place. Last time I heard he moved in with his older brother, Corbin. Whom I never met and I was hoping it was going to stay that way since I heard about how he can undress any woman with his eyes.

Many called Corbin a skirt chaser and Jimmy confirmed all the rumours when I asked him about it. Nothing Jimmy spoken about Corbin was good.

“Whose sports car is that?” I questioned pointing at the sleek Porsche parked in the driveway, knowing already that it wasn’t Jimmy’s.

“Corbin’s.” I noticed the scowl on his face when he spoke making me wonder if this wasn’t such a bright idea.

“I thought you said that he was going out.” I acknowledged while letting my eyes roam over the sleek body of Corbin’s Porsche. My tummy had a funny feeling knowing he was still home but I couldn’t deny Corbin’s great taste in cars and my hands actually started to itch to pop the engine cover.  

“He will probably leave in the next hour,” Jimmy muttered, gesturing for me to follow him.

My jaw scraped the floor when I stepped inside their house taking in the décor. It was a likeness of a massive bachelor pad and it was obvious two guys lived here alone. No one could miss the massive TV and expensive surround sound.

I followed Jimmy further through the house and into the kitchen still struck by awe that I almost missed his handsome and tall brother standing at the kitchen counter staring at his phone and not paying attention to his surroundings.

Corbin Williams.

Most handsome man I’ve ever laid eyes on. Incredible wide and strong shoulders, toned from top to bottom and a face shaped to perfection. I could make out his full lips, prominent cheekbones and strong jaw from his side profile.

 I wondered what he did to earn all of those incredible features. I never believed that men like him even existed and now I was proven wrong.

“What are you doing here? I thought you are going out?” Jimmy asked sounding bitter.

Corbin didn’t seem to be concerned with Jimmy’s unpleasant and rude remark. He didn’t even bother to look up from his phone.

“Why? Do you have a date planned?” Corbin asked without glancing up at his brother or taking notice of me.

His dark, velvety voice tickled all of my senses and all I wanted to do was get out of here. Corbin was known to be the biggest player and went through girls like toilet paper. I didn’t want to be one of those girls who gets hooked on his good looks and charms only to be spitted out when he is done with me. 

“No, just going to do stuff you won’t be interested in.” Jimmy’s sarcastic reply didn’t go unnoticed and I felt unwelcomed. Maybe I could use this moment to slip out without having them notice.

“Like what exactly?” Corbin asked. Slipping his phone into his pants pocket and turning around for the first time. He paused when his dazzling green eyes met my boring grey eyes.

I officially understood the girl’s obsession with Corbin. Always heard them talking about how handsome he is and I thought they were exaggerating but having his sparkling green eyes on me. Giving me a curious look made me a believer.

I was gasping for air at the intensity in his eyes and felt static coiling between us. For a second, I had to remind myself about my past when I felt shudders running all over my skin.

I expected the cuts on my arms to start itch but they didn’t. There was no sign of feeling uncomfortable with him staring at me.

“Who’s your friend?” Corbin asked. His eyes not gazing away from me.

“This is Camille.” Jimmy introduced.

He gave me a real smile. One that awakened something from inside of me and I almost started choking on the mixture of emotions bubbling inside of my chest. “Coffee?” He asked and it almost sounded like an invitation up to his room.

“At this hour? It’s almost 70 degrees outside.” I answered, finding my voice.

He shrugged at my remark and turned back around to fill his cup without adding milk.

“Hangover?” Jimmy questioned, noticing as well.

Corbin shook his head, shooting a glare at his brother. “No, somebody forgot to buy milk and I worked all night on a customer’s presentation,” Corbin informed him putting emphasis on somebody. 

I hid my smile when I had to guess that somebody was Jimmy.

“So, what boring stuff do you guys have planned?” Corbin asked, pushing the topic for another day. He leaned with his backside against the counter with his eyes boring into mine. It made any innocent gesture look incredible and undeniably sexy.

“Just going to watch a movie and have some snacks,” Jimmy answered.

Corbin didn’t fall for Jimmy’s answer.

“Are you sure you don’t have anything else planned? Alone at home with a pretty girl?”

I ignored his remark about calling me pretty but he had a point with Jimmy’s intention. I was secretly worried that Jimmy had other ideas planned for tonight.

“I don’t know how well you know my brother but he doesn’t believe in the boring kind of stuff.” Corbin clarified giving Jimmy a look to which made Jimmy glare at him.

“Don’t you have to get going?” Jimmy questioned him as he almost shoved a can of soda into my hands.

“Chasing me out of my own house? How classy you’ve gotten twinkle toes.” Corbin remarked, grabbing his mug and excusing himself.

I met his gaze before he left the kitchen making my skin tingle with awareness as a shudder ran up my spine when I saw his green eyes smothered by desire.

“I’m sorry about my brother.” Jimmy apologized unaware of the chemistry between me and his brother. I was thankful because it will only cause more awkwardness.

“You two not getting along?” I asked. Noticing the tension between them.

“Not as we used to.” He answered and then handed two bowls filled with snacks.

“You can choose a seat so long while I finish up here.” I nodded. Leaving the kitchen with caution not knowing where Corbin ran off to and headed over to the massive TV room.

“Definitely taking the long couch.” No doubt about it. It was angled right in front of the TV and far away from the rest of the couches.

I kicked off my shoes and sat down, stretching my legs out in front of me on the couch. This is where I am going to stay the whole night. I might just consider taking it with me.  

“Good?” Corbin asked, appearing out of nowhere. I raised my head and found him standing at the end of the couch giving me a smile.

“Feels like I am in heaven.” I hummed, pushing myself up and reaching for a bowl when Corbin sat down next to me taking me completely by surprise that I almost dropped the bowl. If it wasn’t for his fast hands I just might have.

“What are you doing?” I asked him.

“Looking for my wallet.” He said and then reached behind me. Digging his hand into the cushions of the couch where he pulled out his wallet.

“You could have just asked me to move aside.” I pointed out.

He shrugged. “You looked comfortable.” He winked at me. Not moving away almost as if he was testing me. I don’t care if this was his game to get girls but it was quite something different to meet someone as self-assured as him. He almost intrigued me.

The shape of his lips was the first thing I noticed before taking in the outlines of his jaw. Wondering what it will feel like to have my lips skimming over his. I drew my eyes back to his eyes finding them mesmerizing and hypnotizing. They were green with golden flecks.

I felt myself slowly leaning closer to him and finding the space between our faces growing smaller. So close I could feel the soft puffs of his breath on my lips.

“Have you decided what we are going to watch?” Jimmy’s voice made Corbin pull away making me feel cold all of a sudden.

Jimmy gave us a questioning look as if he knew what Corbin was up to.

“See you later and don’t wait up,” Corbin told his brother, grabbing his keys and leaving but not before glancing at me.

I stuffed my mouth full of popcorn when I caught Jimmy looking at me. Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea. All alone with a guy who has been crushing on me for years. I would feel a lot safer if Corbin decided to stick around.

“You know.” Jimmy started, deciding to sit down next to me. “My brother isn’t a very good guy.”

“You’ve told me that before.” I enlightened him, scooting away from him to create some space between us, not feeling particularly comfortable with having him sit this close to me.

“Do you have feelings for my brother as well?” Jimmy asked, sounding upset and pulled his lip back in a snarl as if he was disgusted with me. 

I frowned.

“No, I just met him for the first time and what are you implying with as well?” I questioned, thinking that it would be better if I go.

“Girls drop like flies around him and every girl I’ve liked before only went out with me to see my brother.” He answered.

“They also see me as the other brother or doesn’t see me at all ever since school.” He sounded like a whiny and jealous kid right now.

It’s not just Corbin’s attractive looks that got girls to like him but his complete s*x appeal. His confidence was also immensely sexy. He gave me the impression he was honest and won’t hide his true feelings.

Jimmy had to work on his insecurities and maybe stop trying so hard to be like his brother.

“I’m not a fly and we aren’t dating. So, I don’t see the point of this lecture.”

Jimmy nodded and then shook his head. “It’s just it will hurt me if you go for him.” Gulp. Double gulp. I wasn’t his to begin with neither did I belong to Corbin. Yeah, I found Corbin extremely handsome but I won’t do anything to get him.

My past got in the way every time. The touch of a man freaked me out and my skin crawled with unsettling shivers.

Jimmy is my friend and it would be completely wrong of me if I have to betray him. “You don’t have anything to be concerned about. Corbin isn’t my type and I doubt I am his.”

The cuts on my arms aren’t as big as the scars on my heart. They were a constant reminder that I won’t have a normal life with anybody. No matter how many sessions I have with my therapist and be told to forget about the past. To embrace and accept it.

Scars heal but the memories never go away.

Corbin will think of me as if I am some kind of a freak if he ever gets to know me.