buddies without another word, shoving past me. The disgusting odor coming off of him is nauseating, “Jesus Hunter, you smell like bleach blonde pussy and bacon.” I say plugging my nose, trying not to gag on the stench of the cheap perfume they rubbed all over him.
Rubbing his crotch, he grins . “Yeah, it’s been a great night. Nighty, night fuckers. Be sure to rock out with your cock out and always wrap your wiener.” He says stomping up the bus steps, flinging open the door. “Honey I’m home get off the mailman!”
“Where the fuck is she?” I hear Landon scream from the bus.
Gray’s eyes flit to mine and Landon flies out of the doorway and grabs my arm. “Where have you been Daisy? I’ve been waiting here for hours!” He shouts. Gray looks down at his grip on my arm and I swear he growls. Landon shoves Gray’s leather jacket from my shoulders, letting it fall to the pavement.
“What th e fuck is your problem Lan? Daisy watched the show, we put her stage left so no one touched her, then she went to eat with us because you didn’t give a fuck ‘bout tendin’ to your girl.” Gray says shoving at him, making Landon release my arm.
“Stay the hell out of my business Gray.” Landon spits angrily, his fist s balling at his sides.
Oh my god this isn’t happening. They are not fighting over me. I shove past them both as I stomp up the steps. “Both of you can go to hell. I’m standing right here! I can speak for myself. I can go wherever the fuck I want Landon!” I say stomping to our room where I slam the door just to drive the point home.
I kick my shoes off and shimmy out of my skirt. Grabbing a hair tie from my wrist, I pull my hair up in a me ssy-bun and slump to the bed. With all the adrenaline pumping through my system all I wanted to do was kick the shit out of something now I am drained. No matter what I do I can’t win in this situation. Now all I really want to do is pack my shit and leave. I don’t need this. Burying my face in the pillow I let go and cry. I sob loudly because of course I can’t be a cute quiet crier. I have to wail and have mascara pour off my face.
“ Ssh…Wildflower…” I hear only making me cry harder. Why do I have to hear his voice calming me? Why can’t Landon come in here to tell me everything is going to be okay? Nope I am all alone in here crying, fantasizing about my fiancé’s brother soothing me with his voice. Rough fingers rub soothing, slow circles on my back causing me jump up from the bed meeting Gray’s sad eyes. “I’m sorry.”
“W-where’s L- landon?” I stutter through my tears.
“Outside talkin’ to Tad. You alright?” He asks handing me a tissue. “Stupid question…of course you aren’t.” He says rolling his eyes at himself.
I wipe my eyes and pull my legs up to my chest, wrappin g my arms around my knees. Grayson’s eyes dart to my legs as his gaze moves up my thighs, he bites his lip ring making my stomach flip. “Wildflower, I am good with friends, naked friends even… but if you don’t put somethin’ on those fuckin’ amazin’ legs you got goin’ on I can’t promise I won’t wrap them around my ears and eat you alive.”
My eyes go wide as I look down realizing I am still in just the halter and a pair of very tiny red panties. I jerk the quilt over my legs making him blow out a breath. “Not a whole lot better, since I know what’s under there.” He says with a wink as he grabs my hand in his squeezing sweetly.
The door opens, Landon walks in looking like a kicked puppy. “Can I talk to you?” He asks as he eyes Gray sitting with me on the bed. Gray’s fingers entwined with mine. “Am I interrupting something?”
I shak e my head. “Thanks Gray. I’m good. I’ll see you later.” I whisper as he nods and leaves the room.
Landon sits on the edge of the bed, blowing out a shaky breath. “Daisy… I’ve been an asshole.” He
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