Thanks for the great feedback on Chapter 1. Chapter 2 continues. There are a few more sexy bits in here, but it will be one more chapter before we get into the NC. As always, feedback is appreciated! Please leave comments!
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Logan is standing in the dining room, setting the table when he hears a door open and close. He puts down two glasses and looks up. Chase walks in the room.
"Well this looks romantic," he says.
"Gavin said to charm her. It's been a month. Girls love this shit, right?" He's doing his best to sound aloof. But trying to convince a man who's spent his life as a liar is harder than he could imagine.
Chase stares at his nephew, not saying anything for a moment trying to get a read on him.
"You like her," he finally says. "Don't you?"
Logan shrugs. "I mean, she's smart, funny, interesting. She's also really hot." He pauses. "But she doesn't put out so, how much longer do you want me to do this? There are plenty of women I could be spending time with and actually get laid..."
Chase laughs. "You like her," he repeats. "You're trying to make it seem like you don't, but you do. I'm not Gavin, you can tell me."
"She's fine. I'm happy to help - but do you guys have an end game here? It's been a month."
"Fine? You're talking about monogamy with a girl who's supposed to be your mark. You can fuck other girls while you're 'pretend dating' her, Logan. But you haven't, because you like her."
Logan stares back at his uncle. He isn't wrong. Being with other girls while he was with her felt like cheating. "Uncle Chase," he starts. He pauses, trying to find the words. "Yeah, maybe I do. I'm sorry. There's something about her that just..." he trails off.
"I understand." Chase nods. "Look, Gavin could drag this out forever. But the longer this goes on and the more you like her - the riskier this gets. I'm over it. I think it's time we put this to an end. I'll let Gavin know it's time for phase 2."
Logan swallows. "Uncle Chase, what are you going to do to her? You're not going to kill her right?"
Chase walks towards his nephew and puts his hands on his shoulders. "Do yourself a favor. Have a fun night with her; get it out of your system. I'll send James and Brian over around midnight. You can meet us at the house in East Hampton."
"James? Really?" Logan hadn't been working with his uncles for very long, but for the time he has, he's gotten to know James quite well. James had a violent temper and he seemed to have no problem putting his hands on anyone, male or female. Riley, he knew, was tough. She wouldn't go with them quietly, no matter how many men his uncle sent. He feared her attitude and James' temper were a bad combination. And he didn't want to see her get hurt.
Chase shakes his head. This girl has clearly won him over. "He won't touch her. I'll make sure of it. Just, show her a good time. Make her relax."
Logan understands the implication. "Yeah, sure. I'll see you tonight."
Chase turns and walks out.
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Megan is laying on her stomach on Riley's bed. Riley opens a drawer and pulls out a lacy white bralette. She holds it up for her friend.
"This one?" she says.
Megan rolls her eyes. "We should have taken you shopping. All of your underwear just screams, virgin." She seems to think for a second. "Maybe you just shouldn't wear underwear?"
"Gross." Riley pauses. "Some guys like the virgin thing, right? I'm pure," she says sarcastically, making a face and shrugging her shoulders.
Megan laughs. "Well let's just hope your super hot college boyfriends fucks the pure right out of you this weekend." She raises her eyebrows, and bats her eyelashes at her friend.
Riley adds the bralette to a bag with a change of clothes and pajamas in it. She pauses and looks at her friend. "Megan, does it like... hurt?"
Megan thinks about how to respond. "Kind of. But just the first time. And I mean... it hurts, but it also feels like so good. You'll forget how much it hurts." She can tell Riley is nervous. "Don't do anything you aren't ready for. If you're good at giving head, then he'll probably be satisfied with that for awhile." She smiles at Riley, trying to cut the tension.
"I haven't... I mean... just my hand." She flops down on the bed next to Megan and sighs. "I can't do this. I need to cancel. He's expecting me to have sex and I'm just going to be some super awkward old virgin who doesn't understand how her vagina works."
Megan sits up a little and turns to face Riley. "Listen. If he's making you feel like you have to have sex with him, he isn't the right guy for you. You do what you're ready for. I can't explain it, but I can tell you that you'll know when it feels right. And if it doesn't feel right, don't do it. Screw him and his penis. But not like literally." Riley laughs. "I bet he has a great penis. Guys that hot always have great penises."
Riley throws a pillow at her and jumps up off the bed. "I have to go. Are you ready for your grand performance?"
Megan nods and the two girls walk down the stairs.
Ben is sitting in an armchair reading when Megan and Riley walk into the living room. "Hey," she starts. "We're heading out. See you late tomorrow probably? Maybe Sunday morning?"
He puts his book down and sizes her up. Her makeup is way too perfect, and it looks like she's wearing a dress under her coat. She doesn't look like she's ready for a sleepover at her friends. She looks like she's going out on a date.
"You guys going out?"
Riley looks at Megan for help. She steps in. "Probably for a little bit, just with some girls from the soccer team. But I'll keep her in check, don't worry Ben." She smiles sweetly.
"No boys, and no drinking," he tells them. He's staring through Riley as if he doesn't trust her.
"You know I'm 18," she reminds him. "I'm an adult."
"You are?" he says sarcastically. "I totally forgot. Are you still in high school?"
Riley rolls her eyes. "Ben, stop!"
"Last time I checked, I still pay your rent. New York is expensive," he tells her. "Want to walk back any of that adult stuff?"
She crosses her arms across her chest. "I don't drink."
"No boys either."
"Fine." She turns to Megan. "Megan, cancel that orgy we had planned. I'm sure we can get our money back."
"Oh - it was a male prostitute orgy?" He smirks at her.
"I mean - those are the best kind. They work hard when you pay them."
He tries not to laugh. "I could keep you here all weekend, you know. Lock you in your room, throw away the key - I'm an FBI Agent, they let me do all sorts of things."
He raises his eyebrows. She smiles and walks towards him. She wraps her arms around his neck, and kisses him on the cheek. "But if you did that, what would happen to all of our witty banter?"
"True - true." He sighs. "Just be safe okay? And call me if you need anything."
"Can I get some money for condoms?" She smirks. "And a little extra for meth?"
"You're hilarious." He shakes his head. "I love you, kiddo."
"A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck," she finishes. He smiles - just like their mother used to say it to them.
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Riley and Megan parted at the 23rd Street exit to the Subway. They made the same plan they always do to check in with each other throughout night, and Riley took off.
The address that Logan had given her brought her to a large, luxurious townhouse down a quiet street in Chelsea. She knocks on the door. Logan answers.
Riley sizes him up. He's wearing dark jeans and a white oxford shirt with the sleeves rolled up, unbuttoned just enough to get a small taste of the strong chest underneath. He smiles as he sees her checking him out.