18+ M/M Romance
Sexually Explicit & Strong Language
Reluctance/Non Consensual Theme
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Ben's standing with a conceited grin as I halt before him in the hallway. Before I can continue my rebuke, Beth catches my arm and pulls me into her bedroom. I try to forget him as I shut the door. I wrap my arms around her waist and lift her curved frame across to the bed and lie on top of her. We haven't had sex in over a week, and I can tell she wants me. I have to force myself not to glare at the door as her hand slips around my neck and she pulls me towards her. I'm kissing her and I can feel her tongue inviting mine, but my heart's not in it. I'm still too agitated after my dispute with Ben. I hear her frustrated sigh as I pull away and lie on the bed beside her.
Every day her brother finds a way to antagonise me. I try not to take it out on Beth. He is pretty much the main topic of every argument. It's so fucking frustrating because it wasn't always like this. We were like best friends. When I told him, I was thinking about asking Beth to marry me. I thought he would be happy. We would be brothers for life. He wasn't.
If he just outright hated or resented my presence it would be understandable. A protective brother who thinks no one is good enough for his sister. That would be explainable. Instead it feels like he's on a mission to make my existence as difficult and as uncomfortable as possible. He's like an evil cat who relentlessly tortures its prey rather than kills it. And since he's decided to move back in with Beth and their parents. I'm now forced to cross paths with him daily.
Maybe it bothers me so much because I miss our friendship. But even my dreams are becoming tainted with his suggestive innuendos and insinuations. This last month has been unbearable. He's messed so much with my head I've become irrationally self-conscious when I see him. This persistent pushing of my buttons is taking its toll on my relationship with Beth. If it's his intention to force us to break up, he might actually succeed.
I glance at Beth as she speaks. "Is it Ben? Has he annoyed you again?"
My eyes narrow at her. I'm not sure if she is trying to goad me or if she is genuinely oblivious to his devious deeds. I take a deep breath and swallow the verbal rant that wants to vent. No matter what I say she will defend him, then ultimately accuse me of being overly sensitive. Should I just end it? The stubborn part of me refuses to let him win and the other secretly hopes things will go back to the way they were. I shrug it off and say I'm tired.
I watch as Beth sits astride me and removes my glasses. She is blonde, beautiful and confident. She's a girl who knows what she wants, and never settles for second best. She can be serious, but I bring out the naughty girl inside and she adores me for it. I guess I love her even though she wears the trousers in our relationship. She has converted me to her ideas on equality, although in honesty, I just yield for an easy life. I grip her hands to stop them unbuttoning her blouse and I sit up with her on my lap. She blinks at me impatiently as I look at her. "I'm hungry. Let's go out." Maybe some time away from the house will get me in the mood. I kiss her to reassure her I still find her attractive. "Don't invite him Beth." She rolls her eyes but nods as we get to our feet. I Sometimes wonder if she enjoys the conflict between Ben and I.
Downstairs I lift my car keys from the kitchen. I groan with forbearance as I hear the unwanted footsteps jump and land at the bottom of the stairs. I listen to Beth's voice answering his question on where we are going. I smile at her loyalty as she dismisses him by saying "just Greg and I" are going out for food.
I stroll unconcerned to the front door until his shameless blue eyes greet mine. His smile widens as he tells me he is starving too.
I give out an exasperated sigh. Is he so dense he doesn't realise he's not invited? "There's no room in my car for you Ben." Just to make sure he knows his presence is unwanted, my eyes narrow at him from behind my glasses as I saunter past. The car beeps as I unlock it and I get in. I watch in irritation as Beth tries to open the passenger door, but Ben picks her up and lifts her out the way. He grins at me as he pulls the lever and lowers the front seat to climb in the back. Anger flashes across my face. My backseat is not designed for antagonistic pricks, especially one his height. His knees dig into the back of my seat. I glance at Beth out the corner of my eye as she pushes the seat back and sits down. I mumble "It's fine" when she looks at me. What else can I fucking say!
I glance in my mirror as I fasten my seatbelt. His blond hair is similar in colour to Beth's and I narrow my eyes in irritation at the sparkle in the blue eyes that smile back in victory. I look down to turn the key and almost stall the engine. Not because Ben's hands have just squeezed my shoulders but because I can feel the heat of his breath on my neck. It's started again and we are not even out the driveway.
I walked in on him getting out the shower earlier. Beth and Ben have a shared bathroom between their rooms. Seeing him naked shouldn't be an issue. We are both guys after all. It's when I try to point out the obvious, that it could have been Beth and not me. That he should remember to lock the bloody door! Any normal fucker would just say 'okay' and apologise. But Ben's taunts accuse me of intentionally unlocking the door to ogle my girlfriend's naked brother. Of course, I lose my shit, who wouldn't. And to add fuel to the fire, after I slam the door on him and stalk off to use the other bathroom, I receive a photo of his ass and a tongue emoji. His relentless sordid taunts are really pissing me off.
I feel the tug as he removes the band that is holding my hair. This is another of his favourite digs. My girly long hair. I roll my eyes as I see the loose strands slip through his fingers. He probably assumes he is making me uncomfortable, but in truth I could sit all day and let someone stroke their fingers through it. Just not him! Fuck he is good though. I feel the goose bumps tingle my scalp when his fingers touch my neck. He pulls another strand. I look in my rear-view mirror and my dark eyes meet his. I should make him stop. I look away with a vindictive grin. "Do you have your seatbelt on Ben?"
Beth predictably spins in her seat to stare at him. I chuckle to myself as she immediately starts screaming and lecturing him on what could happen if we have an accident. My smile widens when I feel his knee dig into the back of my seat. I glance in the mirror and his eyes glower in annoyance as Beth continues to hack on him.
Five minutes later I frown at Beth. He has the bloody seatbelt on, yet she is still berating him. She seems to forget he's twenty-eight, not ten anymore but I don't interfere. I defended him in the past and my ears still have the scars. I press the button for the stereo and for a few brief moments I get to enjoy Fischerspooner's Emerge before I hear the ding dong noise of Ben's phone hijacking my Bluetooth. I curse in irritation as his screechy metal, heavy rock, whatever he calls this shit, starts pounding inside my car. I glance in the mirror and he blows me a kiss. I really hate this guy.
I glance at his black t-shirt in comparison to my designer shirt as we leave the car and head into the restaurant. It's probably stereotyping, but my thoughts inadvertently think my long hair would be more suited to the t-shirt and his smart, posh boy blond hair to my shirt. He notices my eyes on him and he immediately lifts his t-shirt to reveal his well-defined abs. If I didn't despise him, I would be impressed at his arrogance. But this is not that kind of restaurant. Is he trying to get us thrown out? I instinctively grip his t-shirt and pull it back down. If I had his physique, I would probably want to show it off too.
My eyes widen and my cheeks flush as I realise my bare fingers have unintentionally slid down his warm skin. I snap my hands away and take a step back. With any other guy I wouldn't think twice but with Ben and his accusations I brace myself for a lewd comment. I glance warily at him. But he meets my eyes with an unreadable look. I let out a relieved sigh, maybe he's more focussed on the food. As we reach the desk, I raise an impressed eyebrow as he steps forward and says we have a table reserved. He smiles back at me. Maybe he wasn't just watching porn on his phone. Beth glances at Ben then frowns at me and rolls her eyes indignantly. "It was me who booked it."
Now I feel like an idiot for actually thinking he's shown some initiative. I startle as Ben's hand suddenly squeezes my ass and he whispers in my ear "I won't be long." My offended glare follows him across the restaurant. He glances back and catches me watching him and smiles. I glance away. Fucker. He can stay in there all night for all I care. I look at Beth but she either hasn't noticed or doesn't care that her brother just sexually assaulted me. I use his absence as an opportunity to speak to her. I explain that I'd wanted to take her somewhere romantic, just the two of us. She smiles as I hold and kiss her hand.
I release her hand as Ben returns and our server appears. I don't need to look at the menu. I already know what I'm going to ask for. Ben and I used to come here, back in our 'normal' days. He likes their steak and so do I, although I'd rather stick a fork in my eye than admit it in front of him. I let Beth place her order and before I can open my mouth Ben orders for the both of us. I scowl as I turn to glare at him.