Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card (Jessie and Luke)

CHAPTER 23 JESS

I stepped into the pool, locking eyes with Luke. He stared at me while he kissed Simone, or whatever her name was. I

deliberately put on a very small red bikini, and by the look on Tom's face, I made a good choice.

I looked away from Luke and gave Tom my sweetest smile. Before he smiled back, his gaze flickered to my brother, who was holding Luara on the other side of the pool. I watched my brother give Tom a subtle nod. That must have been a signal or something because Tom gave me a toothy grin back and swam over to me.

"Hey, Jess."

"Hi," I sunk into the cool water, dipping beneath and surfacing, gliding my hands through my hair. Tom's jaw went a little slack, and I swear his eyes almost popped out of his head.

"I. Uh. Do you enjoy swimming?" Tom's words stumbled out, and I couldn't help but let out a small laugh at his nervousness.

"I like running," I said sweetly and stepped closer to him, inches separating us.

"You must-run a lot..."

"Why do you say that?" I cocked my head to the side, stepping forward, forcing Tom to walk back to the deep end until we

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were both treading water.

Tom looked at Josh, but Josh was too focused on Laura to be bothered by us. Tom swam closer. "Because you look really good in that bikini," he whispered, and I felt a blush creep up my neck. Tom was the quarterback, and despite being a jock, he was genuinely sweet.

"I need to go pick up the pizzas," Luke said loudly, standing up so fast that Simone almost tumbled into the pool. "Ugh. Asshole. My hair can't do water," She whined, but Luke ignored her. Jessica. Drive with to pick up the pizzas."Luke said bluntly, and I frowned.

"I'm staying. I'm sure you can handle a few pizzas. Otherwise, take Nicole." I snorted.

I watched her glare at me, "Simone," she corrected me.

I waved her off. "Yeah. That's what I said." Then I turned back to

Tom.

"I was telling Jessica. Not asking, get in the fucking truck."

I was about to say something I'd probably regret, but Josh stepped in just in time. "Just go get the pizza, Jess. Please,"

"Ugh. Fine." I might have caved, but I wouldn't lose this one. I knew Luke was waiting for me, watching me, so I turned around, kissed Tom on the lips and then swam to the opposite side to get out. CHAPTER 23noveldrama

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I grabbed a towel, ignoring Luke's murderous glare as I walked past him to grab my denim shorts and flip-flops.

I was already in Luke's truck when he walked out. He was fuming. Every inch of him seemed on edge. His jaw was clenched, his cap was pulled down low enough that I couldn't make it his depression, and the way he balled his fists told me it wasn't going to be a fun ride. We drove silently for the first few minutes until I couldn't take it anymore. "What the hell is your problem," I finally broke the silence, and Luke took a deep breath.

Without saying anything, he pulled over. "What the fuck was that Jessica?"

I didn't bother looking at him and stared out the window, bored. "I have no idea what you are talking about. Mind driving, I'm hungry," I said flatly.

"You know exactly what! Tom? Really?" His condescending voice hit a nerve.

I snapped my head in his direction, "Another brainless cheerleader, really?" I spat back, and we just sat there, staring at each other. I wouldn't be the first one to break. This time, Luke was the one who would break.

I wasn't that naive little girl with school-girl fantasies. She was

gone.

When he didn't move, I sighed and turned away, but suddenly, his hand was behind my head, pulling me to him. His lips locked onto mine, and I pulled away far enough to slap him.

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Luke didn't even flinch as my palm burned his cheek, and he pulled me back to him so fast I felt dizzy.

His kiss was rough and hard. His tongue darted out, tasting me, and I opened up for him to deepen the kiss. I felt his fingers dig into the back of my neck. His kiss was possessive, and I felt it over every inch of my body.

How could a kiss light my body on fire like this? It was like Luke was touching me somewhere intimate. He pulled away and let his forehead touch mine. "Tom is not happening. Do you understand?" Luke wasn't asking, he was telling, and I was done with boys telling me what I should and shouldn't do.

I pulled back, wiped my mouth and smirked. "You don't get to tell what to do. Stop fucking messing with me. This is done now. I don't need you anymore..." I waited patiently for Luke to realize he lost, but for some reason, it felt like I just lost...