“Well played,” she says grinning.
I lean in, mouth close to her ear. “Now Megan’s gonna try to one-up him with a story about how she actually did pass out once. And Kevin’ll get pissed when she says it was from some guy in college.”
Alley laughs, nudging me. “You’re so mean,” she teases. Her hand drops to mine, and our fingers thread together like it’s the easiest, most natural thing in the world.
Megan turns toward the pool, calling out to the kids. “Alright, time to go!”
Then she heads over to us. “We’re gonna head out,” she says.
Alley stands, meeting her with a hug. “Bye, Meg. Love you.”
“I love you, too.”
I stand as well, and Megan gives me a quick, half-assed hug. “Bye, little brother.”
“Bye. Love you.”
She doesn’t say it back. And I get it. But it still stings. She doesn’t linger either, just turns and disappears inside.
“She’s still so fucking mad at me.”
Alley shrugs. “It’s gonna take time.”
She walks over to the pool, sits down on the edge, and then slides in. “Come in,” she says, raising her eyebrows, a smile playing on her lips.
I cannonball in, and when I come up for air, she’s laughing—pure joy ringing in my ears.
I scoop her into my arms and crush my lips to hers. Holding her tight, I pull her close like I might lose her if I let go—even for a second. She kisses me back with a hunger that has my cock hard in an instant. I press against her, backing her toward the wall.
Anticipation surges through me, my pulse quickening. Her fingers rake through my wet hair as she moans into my mouth.
Why is everything so damn good with her?
It never gets old. She’s just as exciting now as she was that first night five years ago. Her slick skin slides against mine, and it’s hot as hell—her tiny swimsuit, her tits pressed against my chest, her breath mingling with mine. The heated pool water against our bodies, the cool night air around us—it’s perfect.
She’s perfect.
A knock hits the glass behind us, followed by Matt clearing his throat. Alley’s lip slides between her teeth, eyes wide with embarrassment, and I glance over my shoulder.
“Hey, I’m hitting the hay. You two lovebirds stay as long as you want. Just lock up when you leave.”
“Thanks, man,” I say, turning back to Alley with a slow grin, waggling my brows.
She laughs softly. “Night, Matt. Thanks for hosting.”
“Night, guys.”
And just like that—it’s only us.
Alone.
In the dark.
In the pool.
The pool lights flicker across the water, casting ripples of light over her skin. Behind her, the city lights glow in the distance. It’s dark enough that no one can see us, but there’s just enough light for me to see everything I want.
As soon as I’m sure we’re in the clear, I reach for the strings of her bikini top and tug, freeing her tits. The water laps against them as I cup one in my hand.
