Gangster in Love - Camren

21

Nothing could be more perfect than this. Lying on my stomach, I sigh heavily in satisfaction as Lauren works down my back with both hands. "Hmm. I think you missed a spot." Lauren laughs, squeezing more sunscreen straight onto my back. Compared to the sunbaked chair underneath me and the warm body on top, it feels downright frigid. "Eek!"

"The only spot I missed is right behind your ears, you spoiled girl." To prove her point, Lauren leans down and licks the shell of my ear. "Mhmm."

"Aghghghgh! Not there, that tickles!"

Scooting onto the lounge chair with me, Lauren snuggles me in her arms and starts nibbling on my ear. "What, right heeeere?"

"Y-y-yes!" I stammer in between giggles, trying to wrestle free. No matter how much I struggle, Lauren is one step ahead of me. She teasingly locks us together, holding me tight.

Lauren and I have an important job to do later tonight. The Ruby Heart championship is already becoming a fading memory and we need to start thinking about our next big score.

"Why are we at the pool again?" Lauren strokes a palm down my bare stomach, twirling a finger around the flirty ruffles on my bikini.

"Because we need to relax before the big game tonight. It was your idea, hustler."

"Hmmm. Really?" Cupping my face, she gives me a long, smoldering kiss. "That doesn't sound like me. I'd much rather relax with you somewhere nice and private hustler."

It's hard not to get flustered around Lauren, even now. Turning red, I shyly twirl a finger through her hair. "Sounds good to me."

"Mmm. I hoped you'd say that." She kisses me again, more insistently this time. Pulse racing, I comb through her long hair, getting tangled in the ombre lengths.

Then something wet and slimy drops on us...

"Woof!"

Lauren shudders, leaping to her feet with a shout. Patting herself down, she spots the slobbery tennis ball rolling away before I do. "God! This again. Don't just drop your toys on my face, Thunder!"

My dog ducks his head down, ears drooping. Sympathy makes me weak and I drop down to my knees, giving Thunder a hug. "Aww, don't yell at him! He doesn't know what he did wrong. He just wants to be a part of the gang." I squeeze his ears in my hands. "Isn't that right, big boy?" I start squishing his face, kissing the top of his head and babying him. Glad for the attention, Thunder's tail raps out in a steady, happy tempo.

Rolling her eyes, Lauren bends down and picks up the tennis ball. "He wants to play, huh?" she gives it a few bounces to get Thunder's attention. Immediately enthralled, he stares at the bouncing yellow ball with a longing beyond human ken. "Fetch!" Lauren hurls the toy far off into the yard. Thunder lunges, becoming a huge black blur. Loud, belly-deep woofs of joy fade off as Thunder rushes off to find it.

"Come on, slobber face." Wrapping my arms around Lauren's waist, I drag her shouting into the pool. We come up for air together, laughing and splashing each other.

"I was trying to keep my hair dry for tonight, you jerk!"

"What's the big bad gangster gonna do about it?"

Swimming towards me, Lauren squeezes me in a hug before spinning me around, up out of the water. "Maybe I'll haul you off of the bedroom and show you who's boss."

"Such a punishment." The warm, tempting heat of her body is a stark contrast to the cool waters. Wrapping my legs around her waist, I try to press closer.

"You're playing with fire, baby." When Lauren's mouth covers mine I can feel her grinning against my lips.

"Hey. You two need to get ready."

Everything comes crashing to a halt as I realize we're not alone. My heart leaps at the sound of Shawn's voice. Jeez! The man is like a cat! Pouting, I link my arms around Lauren's neck as we float around in the water. "Aw, Shawn. But the tournament's not for hours!"

"Chris wants to be there early. So we're going." He shrugs and leaves as though that's the end of it.

Pinching my cheek to keep me from frowning, Lauren winks. "You're not excited to be representing us again?"

"I am. I just wanted to spend more time with you." I hate how sulky my voice sounds, but if Lauren notices, she doesn't comment.

With a gentle smile, she holds me close. The wild, frantic heat between us dies down, replaced by warm affection. "Don't worry, baby. After you win tonight, I'm all yours."

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Smile, ladies. We're here to look good." Liam says.

Entering the private casino, the six of us make quite the picture. Everyone knows me as a part of the Valentine gang by now, and the rumor mill is already in full swing.

Frowning deeply, Chris takes the lead and marches us over to the table. "We're here to win. And to scope out our competition for the next big tournament."

Lauren laughs under her breath, linking arms with me and pulling me close. "I can't wait to show you off."

I've got butterflies in my stomach, but the sound of her voice sets me at ease. Cheeks warming, I rest my head briefly on her shoulder. "Will there be a problem if I win? You're hosting, after all."

"I honestly don't care. People can accuse me of cheating all they want, but if they don't have proof, then it doesn't matter." Lauren says proudly.

"It matters to me, Jauregui." A low, familiar voice makes us both stop in our tracks. "And if you think you can get away with another stolen victory, you've got another thing coming..."

A.N.

Sorry for the very short chapter today, but I wanted to keep it to a little cliffhanger :') Who do you think it is? Tell me in the comments.

also, I want to learn more bout you, Idk I'm just bored sometimes and it's interesting. What grade are you guys in, or what work do you guys do, what are you studying for? tell me all bout it.

My answer; I am in the second year of college and am learning for a pedagogic employee, this is a course where you work in childcare, I am currently doing an internship at a daycare center with ages 0-4 and GOD, those kids are so cute. I'm not only learning for a pedagogic employee, my course consists of 2 courses in one, a combi course consisting of pedagogic employee and education assistant, so I do not only do an internship at the daycare center but also an internship in a kindergarten age 4-5, and to be honest, this combination course gives me a lot of stress and it really is a lot, and this also ensures that I have little time left for myself and writing this story but I do my best to combine all this, and for now it works.

I'm curious about your answers, have fun reading. :)

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