I opened my eyes to find the sunlight just barely peeking in my window. Today was Christmas morning and I was overly excited for this day. I woke up every year, first thing in the morning to start my home made cinnamon rolls my mom had taught me how to make. Before I went to start baking, I had to make one little stop on the way. I got up and carefully tip toed into Nick’s room, I wanted nothing more than to wake him up, but he looked so cute when he was asleep. I stood at the foot of the bed watching him breathe so slow it was almost relaxing. He was wrapped around his body pillow he had bought to make sleeping easier for him, my parents wouldn’t be up for another good three hours, so I made my way over to the body pillow. I managed to move the pillow and replace that space with myself. How I managed not to wake him up was unbelievable. I felt his grip tighten across my body, creating a familiar throbbing between my legs. How does he do this to me all the time? I felt a soft kiss on my forehead and I couldn’t help but smile while the butterflies filled my body. Nick pulled me closer to him, I could quickly feel he wanted me just as much as I wanted him. “Holding on to you is so much better than holding on to that pillow.” I couldn’t keep myself from blushing, he was always able to make me like this in seconds.
“I thought for Christmas morning you would like to wake up next me.”
“I would love to do that every day but on Christmas, that’s a day you wake up next to your girl and give her the best wake up present imaginable.” I couldn’t help myself, letting out a giggle that made me sound like a child was so embarrassing. “So sweets, what is on the schedule for today?”
“Well I have about twenty minutes before I have to bake the cinnamon rolls. I guess I could just use that time to start my hair.” I started to get up, when I felt Nick pull me down.
“I can think of something else. Just depends have you been naughty or have you been a nice little girl?”
“Well I don’t know I would like to think I have been a very, very good girl wouldn’t you think?”
“I think you deserve an early present for being such a good girl, mind if I give it to you?” I felt Nick’s lips place gentle kisses across my neck sending intense bolts through my body. I wanted him so bad right now, I didn’t want love I just wanted it fast, hard, and now. I felt his hand move slowly up my shirt cupping my breast, massaging it as gently as he could. I felt the heat of his breath on my neck while he continued to touch me. I had to say it now, or I would never do it.
“Nick, please just…I just need you too…fuck me.”
“What did you just say?” I was shocked that I finally got it out of me, but it was so much harder to try and repeat it. “Baby, say it again, what do you want me to do to you?”
“Please just fuck me.” Nick’s facial expression was shocked mixed with excited. Nick lifted me up and walked me over to the bathroom in no time at all, he gently closed the door and locked it behind him. When my eyes met his, I had never seen so much lust and fire in his eyes. He pulled me in for the deepest kiss I have ever shared with him causing the throbbing to grow worse, I swear one more touch from him and I was going to explode. Before I could process what was happening Nick had me on the counter with my legs wrapped around him. I felt him touch me with the tip of his hard dick several times teasing me with anticipation.
“Tell me what you want Kadence.” Without thinking I said it faster than I could blink.
“I want you to fuck me hard and fast.” Nick gave me that crooked smile of his as he slammed himself inside me. I never in this world thought anything like this would feel so good. I bit down on his shoulder and clenched onto his back praying I wouldn’t let out any sound. I felt my orgasm building from my toes up my body, few more thrust and I was done. “Please Nick harder, faster…oh god please.”
“Baby you have to hurry I can’t last much longer, you feel so fucking good.” With those words gave me my undoing. It was one of the most intense orgasms I had ever experienced. I finally felt myself coming back down as I felt Nick’s hot breath on my neck as he tried to catch his breath. “Jesus Kadence, you sweets amaze me every single time. It is like the first time all over again when I am with you. That was the best gift ever.” I was completely speechless from what just happened. Never in my life did I expect to have a moment like that. I quickly walked out of the bathroom and ran to my room to throw on a better choice of pajamas. Normally I slept in Nick’s t-shirt and some volleyball shorts, but for my parents I decided I would throw on a long sleeve thermal with some frosty the snowman pants. I kept these pajama pants only to wear them for pajama day at school, it was just a plus they were the most comfortable things ever invented.
I walked out and started to make my cinnamon rolls, this was the most tradition filled holiday in my family. I felt so blessed to be able to continue it. It was almost like yesterday, I was sitting in the kitchen with my mom trying to follow everything she did step by step. She already had it written out on index cards, but I felt obligated to know it by heart like she did. Its’ like I can hear her voice now telling me what to do every step of the way. Sometimes I can just close my eyes and I can see her standing next to me helping me make them, her sweet-smelling perfume is the same, the adoration in her laugh is there, and the air is just filled with so much love and joy. I can still hear her voice clear as day “there you go sweet baby, just like that. You’re doing a great job.” I get up twice as early, just to feel like it’s her and I together, no one else, part of me felt like it was one of the only things left I had of her. I turned around and caught my uncle staring at me with so much happiness it about made my heart burst.
“You know sweetie, you remind me so much of my sister, well your momma. I remember the day you were brought home and I helped feed you a bottle, your eyes burned with passion and strength just like hers. As you grew up and everything happened I saw more of her inside of you. You are one beautiful, strong, and very intelligent girl. Doesn’t hurt you took over your mommas cooking skills and absolute love for tradition.” I felt my eyes sting with tears but I fought like hell to hold them back. “I want you to know that she would be very proud of you and everything you plan on doing with your life. I know your father left you, but as someone that looks at you as his own, I must say I couldn’t have asked for a better girl in my life. You’re truly an amazing person that has the kindest heart and most caring soul.” I walked up to my uncle Clay and hugged him as hard as I could. I wanted to show him that I was more than happy to have him as a father figure. He kissed my forehead and walked back into his room without saying anything else.
I heard the ding on the oven signaling my cinnamon rolls were done. I hurried back over and pulled them out, one by one I set them on the rack for showcase. Anytime now everyone in the house would be waking up and family would be showing up for the day. I slowly spread the icing and let it melt while they were still fresh and hot. Once I was done I headed back to my room to start getting ready for the day. I was walking so fast I didn’t even hear the bathroom door open, I ended up walking right into Nick. I couldn’t help but look at him, he was dressed in nothing but a towel around his waist. His skin was still wet from the shower showing off his muscles that much more. I wasn’t sure how I had gotten so lucky to have a man like this, but god was I thankful. “Hey sweets, see something you like?” Nick flashed me his little smirk and winked his eye, if it wasn’t for my parents being here I would have him take me right here right now. I don’t know what was wrong with me, why did I constantly want to be like that with Nick? I couldn’t get myself to say anything so I just pushed passed him and went straight to my room. I quickly put my mind on my clothes trying to get the image of Nick pushing me against the wall out of my head. “Hey sweetie, your aunt and I have to run out for a bit.” My Uncle’s sudden visit was a little spooking considering I got myself lost in thought.
“Uhm, on Christmas? Why?”
“You know that woman, always forgets some presents. I get dragged along every year for this stupid stuff. But just like always sweetie your cinnamon rolls were delicious.”
“Ok, I guess just promise not be gone long. This is a very important holiday.”
“Alright honey we won’t, love you sweetie.” My uncle walked out of the house talking to my aunt about the presents they needed to grab. I didn’t want to really make myself get all dressed up today since I was in my own house. No one else did so I didn’t see why I tried to every year. I pulled out a dark red long sleeve V-neck with a black tank top to wear under it. I paired it with a pair of light blue jeans that were covered in a few holes. I wasn’t doing much with my hair either I decided I would just put it in one of my fluffy buns. As I was changing into a bra and pantie set, the images of Nick came flooding back in my head. I wanted him so much, I could practically feel his lips touching mine. College was going to be amazing if it was like this all the time. I could see him and be with him whenever and where ever with no parents. I felt his rough hand slide across my stomach pulling me into him unexpectedly. “Kadence baby I’m sorry if I hurt you earlier. Is that why you just freaked in the hall way and left?” I turned around a quick as I could.
“Nick no! I had to walk away because you…your body…I mean just all of you.”
“All of me what?”
“I don’t know why I want you and me to just, ya know…all the time?” Nick started to laugh surprisingly making me relax a little.
“Well that was not what I was expecting.”
“I’m sorry, this is all still new to me. And trust me you did not hurt me. Jesus H. Christ Nick that was the best orgasm I have had ever!”
“Really?” I saw the look in Nick’s eyes fill with lust. I couldn’t imagine what he was thinking, I just couldn’t handle this throbbing anymore. “So my sweet innocent Kadence, likes to be a little rough?” I don’t know what it was but it was turning me on even more. I stuck my finger in my mouth as I gently bit down on it shaking my head up and down. “You trying to kill me?” I started to unbutton my bra and slowly slid it off my arms gently tossing it on the floor. I hooked my fingers on my underwear and slowly pulled them down never breaking eye contact with Nick. He quickly stripped out of his pants and boxers faster than I could blink letting his erection spring free. I wanted so badly for him to take me on the wall but I wanted to be in control this time. I pushed him on the bed and quickly climbed on top of him. The warmth of us touching was enough to make him let out a small moan. “I change my mind, you are definitely a naughty girl this year, but I can’t say it doesn’t feel so nice.” I started to kiss Nick letting the kiss grow more with passion. I let myself sink down on him wrapping my arms around is neck, making us feel as one. Nick felt so perfect inside of me, it was like heaven when we were like this. I knew he loved this just as much as I did but I wanted to play with him to. I started to slow down and take my time savoring every moment of it right now.
“Nick…tell…me…what…you…want.”
“Oh god baby, faster…please. You feel so fucking amazing.” I started to move my body faster and grinded my hips deeper. I felt every part of body tightening up making my body about to explode. I didn’t know what came over me but within seconds I slammed Nick down to the bed moving as hard and fast as I could. “Fuck!” I heard Nick start screaming my name letting my whole body go numb. We had lost ourselves in each other for the moment. I pushed myself to his side breathing like I just ran the marathon, I couldn’t believe how good that felt. “Holy. Shit. I don’t know what you just did, but sweet Jesus Kadence that was just wow.”
“Ok Cowboy that I love so much, let’s get dressed and through this day.”
“After mind blowing sex like that, today is going to be so hard to keep my hands off of you.” I couldn’t help but laugh, inside I was doing a secret victory dance, I was so proud of myself. Today was going to be absolutely amazing.
Nick
My mind had been stuck on images of Kadence riding me all day. This night was beginning to be so hard. Christmas here was crazy, my whole family was here and then there was Kadence’s side, it gave me a look into the future that was for sure. I couldn’t have been happier to have both our families in one place on her favorite holiday, it put the most beautiful smile on her face. I hadn’t told her yet but, Sean and Devyn were heading up with her mom at the moment. I knew that would make her Christmas complete. Devyn and Sean had also decided to go to Oregon State, but had not told Kadence yet. They were waiting until tonight to surprise her with the news. Christmas here always had to be done the same way, girls in the kitchen, and men on the couch watching some kind of game or movie on the television. That was the normal but tonight the only thing I was fixed on was Kadence, she was more beautiful than I had ever seen. The joy on her face made my heart fill with so much love, I just hoped I could keep that look on her face for the rest of my life. The smell of Christmas dinner filled the house as the food started to come out. I couldn’t wait to get my plate filled with some home cooked dinner. There was a juicy fifteen pound ham that my future uncle in law carved every year, some green bean casserole my momma made from scratch, cheesed up potatoes from Kadence’s grandmother, some spiced baked beets, bourbon sweet potatoes, honey glazed carrots, baked ziti, and some homemade rolls. “Alright everyone, on behalf of my lovely family, I would love to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, may all your lives be blessed with many blessings. The ham has been carved so let’s all grab a plate and make our way to the table where my beautiful niece here will lead us in prayer.” After Clay’s announcement everyone started to grab their share of food gracefully.
I made my way over to make my plate when I felt Kadence come up next to me. I turned around to help her with her plate but I couldn’t stop staring at that smile. It was the reason I got up every morning, I couldn’t wait to see that smile. “Nick what are you staring at?”
“Sorry, you’re just so beautiful. You are practically floating on a cloud tonight. Can a guy admire his wife?” I froze as soon as the word came out of my mouth.
“Your wife?”
“Well I mean my girl that is what I meant.” Inside I was kicking my own ass, nice going dick.
“Where is my ring then Mr. Carter?” My heart stopped when I heard that. Kadence had no idea that I had Sean run out and get a ring I had been dying to get her. It was just a promise ring but I couldn’t wait to give it to her now.
“It will happen one of these days baby. For now can we please enjoy this food I am dying to eat?” We walked over as I set both plates down for her and me. Once everyone was by their seats and bowed their head Kadence began prayer and we all dug in to the delicious food. Everyone laughed and talked about memories with each other, all the kid’s future, and of course Christmas itself. I wasn’t sure if Kadence had mentioned to her parents she wanted to go to Oregon State so I didn’t want to bring it up just in case. Luckily for me my mother brought it up unexpectedly. “So Nick here has been awarded a scholarship full ride for baseball at Oregon State.” I just glared at my mother, I couldn’t believe she had said that just now.
“Is that right my boy?” Clay jumped in asking twenty-one questions. “I heard they have a great team there?”
“Uhm yeah, one of the best in the states.” Glancing back at Kadence every now and then I noticed she was more relaxed than ever.
“I believe Kadence was just telling me yesterday that she too had been accepted to Oregon State. Should I just pull out the funds for the wedding now?” Both of us started to choke on our food when everyone started laughing. “Oh stop it you two, it isn’t anything new to us. It is clear as day how you two make each other happy.”
“I have never doubted in my life Kadence would be my daughter in law eventually.” My mother said as tears filled her eyes. Before anyone else said anything I had to speak my peace.
“You guys are definitely making it very easy to eventually make her my wife, but I know she wants to experience a lot of other things before we tie the knot, but yes Clay, mom, and everyone else, there is no one else I would rather spend every moment with than Kadence. She is everything anyone could ever ask for, just looking at her takes my breath away.” Everyone stayed quiet and smiled directly at us, I desperately needed someone to break the silence. Right when I needed them too Devyn and Sean walked in. I was counting my blessings that they walked in at the most perfect time. I turned to look at Kadence and her face lit up when she saw Devyn. This was definitely going to be the best Christmas of her life.
Once dinner was finished and the dish washer was loaded everyone made their way over to the eight foot Christmas tree her parents always managed to put up. I sat next to Kadence of course as the little kids passed out the presents to everyone’s individual pile. Devyn and Sean stayed through dessert and left a card for Kadence. Sean had placed the little box in Kadence’s room so that I could have her open it alone. She always started from smallest to biggest when it came to her presents so I made sure to keep ahold of the card from Devyn and Sean. I was ecstatic to open up one of her gifts to find the New York Mets jacket I have wanted forever, I knew she would be stealing this from time to time. Everyone seemed to love their gifts, but I couldn’t wait for everyone to go home so I could show her the very last one. Once I saw everyone was pretty much done and Kadence was all through hers I decided to help pick up the wrapping paper and read the letter to her outside in a few minutes. “Hey baby there is one last thing we have to open from Devyn and Sean, meet me outside in the back in five ok?”
“Ok, I can do that.” She kissed me on the cheek and started to help people load their cars.
“God I love her.” I must have not realized that I had said that out loud. I heard the little ones start saying ew she’s a girl, she has cooties, that is so gross, I couldn’t help but laugh to myself. I quickly helped finish up cleaning the rest of the wrapping paper and headed outside with the card. The moment I saw Kadence sitting on the hammock I stopped breathing, I don’t think I was ever going to get used to this feeling. “Hey Kadence baby, ready for one of your last presents?”
“One of them?”
“I have another one lined up for later that you’re going to love trust me.”
“Hmm I like the sound of that.” I knew she was thinking of something else, which to be honest I wouldn’t mind doing as well.
“Well this one is a card from Devyn and Sean they wrote a letter in it, so I thought we could read it together. Just one quick question though?”
“Ask away cowboy.”
“You are serious about Oregon? It isn’t something that is spur of the moment Kadence because I would love to just skip the dorms and get an apartment or something.”
“Nick, I swear on everything. That is my final decision.” I grabbed her and kissed her all over the place I couldn’t wait to start that chapter of our lives.
“Ok well let’s get this letter read then huh?” I opened the card and we began to read.
Dear Nick and Kadence,
Nick as you are aware Kadence and I have been more than best friends for years, we have been more like sisters. Seeing her disappear on me for almost four years would be too hard to bare. You too Nicholas Carter have been a very great friend in the years and I would hate to lose you as well. Sean has grown to love everyone in this group of friends we have made. Nick he does nothing but talk about you like you’re his own brother and Kadence you’re like a sister to him. We both love you two very much which is why we have decided to join you both in Oregon. I know after that our lives will take a turn for their own, but college years need to be spent with your best friends that became family. I want nothing more for Christmas than that. You two mean the world to me, and trust me Nick I would die to see Kadence’s face right now. Love you both very much.
Devyn and Sean. J<3
“Oh My God! Did you know about this Nick? This is going to be so awesome. I can’t wait to be with all of you in another state! I love you so much!” While Kadence was screaming out everything at once I couldn’t take my eyes off her, she was so excited, so happy. It had been forever since I’ve seen her smile like this, this was what I lived for. All I wanted to do was make her happy.
Kadence
I was beyond excited about this news, I couldn’t believe that I would be in a whole other state with my best friend and my future husband. Wait future husband, can I really be thinking of him like that? I kept replaying our little conversation in the kitchen in my head, something else was up with him. Nick was never nervous about anything and he never slipped up like that. I wonder what he was hiding up his sleeve, this is exactly why I hated surprises. I sat outside for a little talking about Oregon with Nick. I couldn’t believe that we were about to be high school graduates, it was only like yesterday that we were all in grade school. Well at least only me and Nick, Devyn came along in middle school but we had been inseparable since then. I thought about all my friends and how soon we would be so far apart. I wished I could just take the rest of them with me in my suit case. Matt was shortly on his way to one of the big cities chasing his music dream, I knew we would always be a part of each other’s lives, but it was heart breaking. The first year I met him was priceless, we were in seventh grade singing at choir practice. We had bumped into each other and ever since then we were attached at the hip. People would always assume we were actually brother and sister because of the way we always fought, got sick at the same time, and beat the hell out of each other. We even had matching scars that made people talk all the time, the only difference was he was taller with green eyes. I was blessed to be short with hazel brown eyes. Those were the memories I would forever hold on too. I would do my best to stay in contact with all of them after we graduated, Ben and Matt would be the hardest, and Sadie was staying home for school.
“Kadence, it’s crazy how much I can read you, you know that? Stop worrying so much, everything will work out. We all share a close bond that no distance can break.” It really drove me mad trying to understand how Nick did that.
“I know but still. There is always those what ifs.” Nick let out a long sigh, tossing his hands into his hair.
“You want to see something that I know will change your attitude right now?” Without another word I jumped up and held my hand out for Nick to lead me.
Everyone had left pretty much except for my grandparents and Nick’s parents, they were laughing and sharing old stories about the two of us. When we finally got to the room, I could feel my heart beating faster than it ever has before. My body became tense the more Nick just stared at me. I didn’t know what to do, I wasn’t sure how to act. I knew whatever the present was it would make me feel better and make me fall for him all over again. “Kadence baby just relax, its ok I promise, do you trust me?” I took a deep breath and sat down on the bed shaking my head yes. I trusted Nick with everything I had, I knew he would never let me be hurt again. Once I started to relax Nick started to pace back and forth, there it was again, the Nick I had never saw in my life. I went to get up to comfort him but he put his hand up to tell me to stop. Nick dropped to his knees in front of me and just stared at me with so much love. I wanted so badly to kiss him and hold him, it was almost hurting me. I saw Nick grab a little black box with a red bow on it, and my heart stopped.
“It is not an engagement ring babe, but it is a promise.” Once he said those words my body immediately relaxed as I tried so hard to hold my tears back. “It is a promise to forever be faithful to you, to protect you, to hold you at night when you need to be cared for. It is a promise to remind you that one day this will be a bigger stone on your finger, which locks in a vow.” Nick opened the box and I saw the most beautiful ring I could ever want. It was a platinum ring with two little diamonds on each side of a heart shaped ruby heart. I threw my hands up to my mouth in shock of the ring and let the tears slowly stream down my face. “Red is your favorite color and you have had my heart since the day I laid eyes on you, each little diamond represents a promise that I will make sure I keep. I chose platinum because no matter how bruised up it gets, or how simple it looks, it will always be just as pretty as white gold. I know it’s a lot, but I wanted to give you something to have when you need reminding that I won’t leave you, or when you miss me and you just need to remember I will always be yours forever.”
“Nick, I don’t think I have ever had such an amazing holiday like I have today. I will wear this all the time, I am never taking it off. At least it’s a step up from wearing your jersey number.” I let out a little laugh as I watched that beautiful smile of his spread across his face.
“Well let’s not talk crazy now, you still are my girl, so that means you kind of have to wear my jersey number. Even in Oregon you still going to wear my number?”
“Of course I will, what kind of girlfriend would I be if I didn’t steal her man’s jerseys?” We laughed for a little about the whole day just laying on my bed. Nick tucked a strand of hair behind my ear and placed his hand on my cheek. “I could stare in your eyes forever Kadence and never get bored of doing it.”
“I hope you will be staring in them forever.”
“I plan on it babe, I plan on it.” Nick stared at me in silence for a second. “Are you happy Kadence?” I was a little shocked at his question, how was he not able to see how much I have smiled today?
“Nick, I have never been happier.” I leaned in and brushed my lips against his, every second of today I was falling more in love with this boy and I was lost at how that could even happen. I snuggled in closer to him and let myself drift into a deep sleep.
Devyn
I really wanted to stay so I could see the look on Kadence’s face that we were all going to college together. I have been studying so hard with Sean to get his grades up so he could live a life he deserved. It wasn’t lost on me that I had been a little distant from everyone lately, but I just couldn’t help but think about how much was going to change. I wanted to stay home and help my mom but I wanted to focus on giving my future a chance. Life wasn’t going to be a quick phone call and everyone was at someone’s house anymore, everyone would go their separate ways and then later down the line more changes would come. I knew after college Nick and Kadence were going to have a life they dreamed of, Matt would probably have his career, and the others would be doing their own thing as well. Every part of my body and soul hoped and wished to only have a life with Sean. He was such a kind hearted, sweet, and faithful guy, trying not to fall for him was the hardest thing I have tried to do. I hadn’t really let any guy in my heart since I was able to date. Losing my father shut me down for a while, I wasn’t sure I would ever let myself open up again. I always told myself that I wouldn’t let anyone in so I wouldn’t have to experience pain like that again. Over the years it became easier only because my best friend knew exactly how I felt. We had lost our parents so close to each other, it was almost like it was god’s plan to bring us together for that reason. When people called us twins they were not joking, we really couldn’t be anymore similar. I needed to stop thinking the negative so much, I really needed to focus on the positive, I was about to be graduating high school and going to a whole different state with my best friend and my boyfriend. I felt Sean’s hand lace fingers with mine as he gently rubbed the top of my hand softly with his rough thumb. The things his touch did to me made my body want to burst with pleasure, every time he touched me the feeling always grew stronger.
“Hey Dev, what is going on in that crazy little mind of yours?” I let out a sigh knowing this was going to be a long talk.
“I just can’t stop thinking about college, graduation, leaving my mom, and other stuff you know? So much is going to change, everything will be different and well I don’t know, I guess I am a little nervous to change my comfort zone.”
“Angel, I promise everything will be great. You get to spend the next four years with your best friend unsupervised. And as a plus I get to be there to witness that smile on your face. Sometimes you just have to let yourself experience a new adventure, if you didn’t where would all the memories and stories come from?”
“I guess you have a point Sean. I just want to make sure I don’t make a mistake.”
“You are not making a mistake. Things change, people move on honey, the bonds that matter are the ones that stay together. I promise.” I gave Sean a little smile and turned to look out the window while we headed home.
I stayed downstairs for a little to spend a little mother daughter time with my mom and younger sister Destiny. Sean had ran upstairs to do some stuff, that is all he would say too me. I knew he had something planned, him and Nick had been planning something for the last week or so now. I knew tomorrow I was going to get an ear full about the last present Nick had lined up for her. I was exhausted from today, with all the stops and food that was ate, I wasn’t sure how I was staying awake. I loved Christmas but I never liked the constant moving on this day. “Well Merry Christmas Momma and dest, I will see you in the morning. I don’t even know if I can keep my eyes open that much longer.” I kissed my mom good night and headed upstairs to my room. When I opened the door the room was filled with so many candles all scented with lavender. I slowly brought my hands to my face as I felt the tears fill my eyes. The more I walked in the more beautiful it got, Sean had a mini Christmas tree set up on my night stand that had a little red box under it, the bed had white rose petals sprinkled all over it, and playing in the background was amazed by Lonestar. I almost felt the need to pinch myself hoping this wasn’t a dream. Sean came up behind me whispering in my ear to dance with him, the butterflies fluttered in my stomach like never before tonight. I turned around and spun around the room slowly in the arms of the man I had fallen in love with. “This song angel, it is everything I need to say to you. I want you to know that I couldn’t imagine anyone else by my side except you. You get me as a person inside and out, you love everyone unconditionally, your heart is pure and filled with nothing but blessings. I know we are young and this all might seem a little crazy, but baby I love you. I love you like crazy.” I felt a silent tear slide down my face, I had never been so happy but vulnerable at the same time.
“Please don’t ever leave me Sean.”
“Honey, the only time I plan on leaving you is when we are both old and have lived a happy life. After college I plan to marry your cute self and make us a little love filled crazy life.” Sean started to laugh as we danced around my bedroom some more. I rested my head on his shoulder thanking god for giving him to me. I would never stop thanking god for the day I laid eyes on the man that has a hold on my heart.
The music stopped as Sean led me to sit on my bed as he sat down next to me. He reached over for the little box and for a second there he continued to stare at it. “Devyn, I wanted to do something special for you tonight because you have changed my life in so many different ways. You have managed to save me from the path I was going down, you gave me a life to look forward too, you baby gave me a future to want. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to give you, it’s not a promise ring, I wanted to do something different for you.” Sean opened the box and there laid a beautiful charm bracelet. “There is a present for this being our first Christmas together, a cowgirl boot for that country charm I love so much about you, lips for you obsession with Ms. Monroe, and a key because you hold it to my heart. There is still spots to add on it because I plan on making that much more memories with you.”
“Sean…I don’t even know what to say. I love you so much.”
“I love you too angel, more than you will ever know.” I placed my hand on the back on Sean’s neck as I gently placed my lips against his. My body ached so badly for him, if I didn’t have him closer to me now I felt like I was going to die. “Sean…make love to me.” I pulled away never breaking eye contact with him hoping he would just love me all through the night. This was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever done for me.
Sean
It wasn’t like we had never done anything before but something about tonight made it that much more special. Devyn slowly unbuttoned my shirt and pushed it off, I wanted to help undress her at the same time but every part of my body felt frozen. When she started to lift up my t-shirt my dick was harder than it ever has been, I needed her so much right now. I needed to cherish her body, show her how much I need to be with her. I turned her around and placed small gentle kisses along her shoulder up to her neck and to her earlobe. I slowly pulled her sweater over her head exposing her soft tan skin, just looking at her did things to my body I couldn’t explain. I stripped out of my pants and boxers faster than I have ever done before in my life, dropping down to my knees I spun her around to face me. She was standing with nothing but her dark grey laced bra and black leggings on. I used this moment to take in every part of her perfect body that I so desperately needed. I started to gently pull her leggings off kissing every inch of her skin that was now open for touch. I trailed more kisses up her stomach, the feel of her skin against my lips sent shivers through my whole body. I gently unclasped her bra making sure I gave every inch of her equal attention. Softly taking her in my arms I slowly laid her down on the bed never taking my eyes off of her. “Devyn, I love you more than life itself.” I pressed my lips against hers pouring every ounce of myself in the kiss. She had to see how much I needed to be with her, how much I just needed her in my life. I slowly traced my fingertips down her delicate skin causing goose bumps to cover her body. Never breaking the kiss I went to slide my finger in her to find her so ready for me. I wanted her so bad my dick was practically pulsating with need, but I had to make every second count with her. She was my second chance of life, of love, of a future.
I pumped my finger slowly in and out catching every sweet moan she let out with a kiss. I felt her arch herself under me as her whole body started to tremble underneath me. Moments like these made me weak in my knees, I had no idea if she knew what she did to me but I couldn’t get enough of it. When I felt her loosen her grip on my fingers I slowly eased my fingers out before smoothly pushing myself in. “Sean…please” I heard her sweet innocent voice plead for me making me want to do nothing but please her. Every moment of thrusting was like ecstasy, I just wanted to be stuck like this for eternity. I placed my hand on her thigh bringing it up closer to me, the deeper I went the more I felt like it was just us in the world. I could feel Devyn’s orgasm building from the way she was tightening around my dick, any tighter and I would lose it. When Devyn lifted her hips to match mine I started to move faster thanking god she was mine. Within seconds we were whispering each other’s names together in pleasure. I laid next to her just staring into those beautiful blue eyes that captivated me every chance I got to look at her. Times like these silence meant everything, I couldn’t get enough of her. “Sean, I love you. I love you so much, and I just never thought I could ever let myself feel like this for anyone. But you are so different you’re everything a girl can want and then some. When I am with you I feel amazing, beautiful and so alive, I couldn’t picture my life without you. It’s like you gave me.”
“A second chance?” The look on her face showed her shock at my answer.
“Yea, a second chance. You never forced me, you just let me open up to love you. After everything I have seen in life, I locked a lot of people out, I never wanted to hurt again. But then you came along and swept me off my feet.”
“Devyn, you have showed me there is a chance for a beautiful life. You make me want to be a better person. You make me want to live a life of love and happiness…with you.”
“As long as you don’t leave I won’t leave.” Devyn kissed me on the cheek and cuddled up to my chest as we both fell asleep.
I woke up in the bed reaching for Devyn only to find an empty space. I shot up in panic trying to think of where she could be, once I heard the shower running every muscle in my body relaxed. I rolled over to grab my phone only to find a text from Nate. He had been texting me for the last several weeks and each time I deleted it. Devyn’s cat ran across the bed causing me to drop my phone and open the text. I picked it up and just stared at the text that I was reading, “One day your fairytale will be gone.” What the fuck was he trying to say, was he coming after me, Devyn, or Kadence? I dialed Nick immediately hoping he would pick up. “Hey bro, you have any idea how early it is?”
“Check your text Nick.”
“What the fuck, why? You called this early to tell me…” I heard only silence. “This psychotic fuck doesn’t stop does he?”
“Nick, I got one too. Devyn has no text on her phone, check Kadence’s.” I heard shuffling in the background.
“No nothing, it was just to us. Son of a bitch, what do we do?”
“Nick you got to let Kadence break his ass down. You know she is the only way to stop this Nick.”
“No!” The anger in Nick’s voice was different this time. “I will not let her be bait for this, I will not let her get hurt damn it.”
“Maybe she doesn’t have to actually see him. Maybe we can figure this out a different way.” I heard Kadence in the background and I knew this conversation was over.
“Sean I got to go.” Before I could say anything the call ended. I knew this was going to be the last time we ever dealt with that son of a bitch, but how do we do it without getting Kadence hurt?
Kadence
I saw the anger in Nick’s eyes and I knew right away it was Nate. I didn’t know what to say, but I had to know what was going on. I went to speak but Nick put on his running shoes, grabbed his water and took off. I walked in my room and sat on my bed I closed my eyes to remember last night, how happy I was and how beautiful the night turned out to be. I grabbed on to my ring and moved it back and forth remembering Nick’s words “A promise to protect you.” I knew Nick would be mad at me for doing it but I had to make sure that Nick wasn’t hurt, I would die if he was hurt because of me. I needed my Uncle’s help and I needed to start a plan right away. I threw on my fox racing track suit and tucked the pants in my Ugg boots, my hair was already in the world’s fluffiest bun. I walked out to find my uncle in the garage working on the sand toys like always. “Uncle Clay, I uhm…we need to talk about something.”
“What is it sweetum?”
“Ok I need you to get Nick and Sean out of here for a weekend. I need to get Nate away from me for good and I don’t need those boys being hurt in the process.”
“Well sweets, I understand you don’t want them to get hurt. But hurting yourself in the process won’t fix anything either, that’ll just make it worse.”
“I don’t plan on seeing him Uncle, I have a plan. I will do it over the phone, Sadie is moving into a new house so I will somehow get to Sadie’s in someone else’s car he hasn’t seen. I can stay there for the weekend until it is done. Once I tell him my peace I know it will set him off, I can’t let him find me. You call the police, if anything goes wrong he will be put in jail for good. I need this to happen, or I will never be able to be happy.”
“I suppose you want to do this with Nick not knowing?”
“Yes!”
“Well sweetum, if this is the way to do it, we will but give it some time so you have every inch of this plan looked over. No lose ends baby.”
“I totally understand Uncle.” I ran up and kissed him on the cheek, I knew he wasn’t ok with this but he was trying to support my plan. After New Year’s Eve, everything would be planned out by then and it would be fine. I had to speak to Sadie to fill her in on everything, sending her a text I yelled out to my parents I would be back I had to run to Sadie’s for a little. I opened the door to see Nick running back up the drive way, he looked at me confused as he pulled his headphones out. “Where are you going?”
“I was on my way to Sadie’s house to help her pack up a little. You seemed a little upset this morning so I thought I would give you time.”
“Kadence let me drive you.”
“I am fine Nick, I can drive myself.”
“Don’t do this right now, I know you can, I just don’t think it’s a good idea for you to be alone.” Nick was actually starting to make me mad. Why is he acting like this?
“Don’t act like what? I am sorry am I being a brat right now? Get out of my way so I can leave your ass alone since you woke up in a piss poor mood today!” Nick threw is hands in his hair from being so frustrated. “I am not a child and I don’t need to be watched all the damn time. It is just me going to Sadie’s house.” That was a lie, I knew being watched was in my best interest because of Nate. Why was I getting so mad at Nick?
“Ok. Just text me you got there safely or something.” He started to walk past me when he stopped and handed me his keys. “At least just take me truck so it at least looks like I am with you.” The look on Nick’s face about killed me, what did I just do?
“Wait, Nick please take me.”
“I am sorry for being an ass today Kadence but your psycho ex-boyfriend clearly doesn’t want me around. Sometimes all of this stuff just gets to me and I need to blow off steam, I’m sorry babe.” He kissed me on the cheek as I jumped in the truck and waited for him to clean up a bit. I saw him walk out the door in his varsity baseball hoodie, nice straight legged jeans and his black tennis shoes. He jumped into his truck and grabbed my face to kiss me. The moment his lips touched mine all that had happened was forgiven, I could never stay mad at him. “Can we go get some food first and then I’ll drop you off at Sadie’s for a little? Is there anything you need me to do?” I shook my head yes and we drove down a little corner place that had the best chili dogs in America, I loved going here and it had been so long since I had eaten here because of Nate. Nick knew all the right moves to put me in a better mood, I never had to tell him.
“Baby, how did you know I was craving this?”
“The same way I know when you’re sick, when you just want to snuggle, when it’s that time of the month, I just know everything. Go find a seat and I will bring the food out to you ok? I walked over to the table under a big pine tree, it was my favorite spot to eat. Nick came over and set down the trey of food and my taste buds were in heaven. Nick was so quiet through the whole meal, something was bothering him. “Nick, what did Nate send you this morning? Do not lie to me either, I know you.” Letting out a sigh he began to talk. “This morning Sean called me because he got a text something about his fairytale would be over or something like that. He told me to check my phone and I did, I had a text from that son of a bitch too. Mine read and I quote ‘leave her alone and your life will be spared’ which doesn’t scare me. The part that scared me is not being with you or leaving you alone. I want to have a long life with you, but damn it Kadence he won’t let us, he will never let you be happy.” I got up and sat next to him spreading my legs across his lap, I cupped his face in my hand and stared him in the eyes. “Nicholas Landen Carter, I will never let anyone hurt you.” I kissed him with so much love and passion if I was standing up I would have fallen to my knees. Nathan Peters would never take away my happiness ever again.
Nick pulled up in front of Sadie’s house putting the truck in park, “OK Kadence I will be here in two hours. Did you have anything else you needed to do that I can run and get done for you?” I shook my head no and kissed him real quick before I slid out of the truck. I ran up to the door and before I could knock Sadie swung the door open. “Great you are finally here!” Sadie grabbed me so hard my arm felt like it was going to pop out of socket. I followed her upstairs to her empty bedroom, the house was pretty much packed now. I knew Sadie would be fine with whatever we had planned but I still needed to make sure she understood the whole concept of it. I started off explaining the text from Nate to Sean and Nick. We both knew to keep it from Devyn that was the last thing we needed was her freaking out. Sadie had filled me in on everything that Brooke had been up too recently. We needed someone to keep tabs on her since she had been the one filling Nate in about what I was doing. I knew something seemed weird that she actually tried to warn me about something, Nate used her as a way to see if Nick was still there at my house. Allie and Amanda were no longer girls Nate wanted to mess with, it was now only about Brooke which was fine by me, that just made everything better for me. The only thing that we both didn’t understand was how he was with her, but still tried to be with me, unless he was just using her. Once we had gotten through all of that I explained everything to Sadie about my plan and how I wanted to do it when she was fully moved in to her new home. Sadie was all for it, she wanted him gone just like the rest of us. I texted Nick and told him to come get me about a half hour early, he was there within a little under five minutes. Sadie walked me to the door and gave me a big hug before I walked to the truck. Once I was half way down her drive way, in the corner of my eye, I could see his truck all the way at the end of the street between two different cars. I hugged myself tightly inside, I knew seeing that the plan would work better than I thought. I hopped in the truck acting like I was unaware Nate was down there and headed home with the man that saved a love worth fight for, ours.