The Bad Boys of Summer Anthology(107)

“Logan, earth to Logan.” Maddie looked at me in concern, and I could see her violet eyes searching my face. It was funny how she always seemed to know when my mood has changed. I knew that people said women were in tune with emotions and stuff, but I’d never had anyone close enough to pay attention to mine, not since my mom had died.

“Sorry, was just thinking.”

“Nope, I forbid it.” She grabbed her hands. “No worrying and no thinking right now.”

“You’re a bossy boots.”

“It comes from being an only child.”

“Must be nice.” I laughed, only half-joking. If I didn’t have Vincent and Jared to worry about, I could have left River Valley and started a new life for myself. I could have reinvented myself and perhaps made something of my life. But then you wouldn’t have met Maddie, a little voice whispered in my head. And you wouldn’t have your two best friends in your life, another voice whispered. And it was true; I’d take whatever adversity came my way to ensure that I had Vincent and Jared in my life. They were my life; they were everything to me. They were my blood and my sweat. They were the only people I knew I could trust my life with. Until I met Maddie.

“What are your brothers like?” Maddie interrupted my thoughts, and I smiled at her, wondering if she had ESP or something.

“Vincent’s the second oldest, he’s a fighter, and one of the best men I know. He is also pretty reserved, but he would do anything for the ones he loves. Jared, well, you know Jared a bit, he’s the baby of the family. Handsome, lovable, charming, quick-witted, and a big troublemaker.” I tried to laugh as I talked about Jared. Between Vincent and Jared, Jared was the one I was most worried about. He was smart and rebellious, more so than me and Vincent. And he had a propensity to act first and think later. I was worried he was going to get himself into trouble so deep that there would be no saving him. That was why I was pushing so hard for him to start college. I felt if he had some real goals and a real routine, he wouldn’t have time for Joey and the other troublemakers he hung around with.

“Yeah, Jared seems really cool.” Maddie smiled. “He’s very handsome and friendly.”

“Do you have a crush on him as well?” I played with the money in my pocket, waiting for her answer. All I could think about is how badly I would want to beat Jared if she said yes.

“Oh, no.” She laughed. “Not at all. You’ve always been the Martelli boy for me, though I’ve never met Vincent. And anyway, Lucy loves Jared.”

“Lucy?” I grinned up at her in relief. I hadn’t been looking forward to socking my own brother.

“Joey’s sister. My best friend.” She smiled. “Did you forget already?”

“Oh, no,” I lied. “Sure, Lucy.”

“You totally didn’t remember her.” She giggled and then ran her finger down my chest. “I’d like to meet him, too.”

“Meet who?” My brain was distracted as she ran her fingers to the top of my jeans and then paused.

“Your brother Vincent.” She leaned closer and looked up at me, batting her lashes cutely.

“What about your brother? I mean my brother. I mean Vincent.” I gazed down at her juicy pink lower lip and licked my lips. All I wanted to do was lean down and tug on it with my teeth.

“I’d like to meet him.” She moved even closer to me and I felt her breath against my mouth. “Can I?”

“Uh, sure,” I said without thinking and she rewarded me with a slow, sensual kiss. I pulled her towards me and put my hands in the back pockets of her jeans as we kissed. I pushed my tongue into her mouth and she ran her hands through my hair. It was only as I heard a couple of kids giggling beside us that I remembered where we were, and I pulled away from her regretfully.

“Oh, Logan.” She smiled up at me through eyes of lust and my stomach flipped as I thought about making love to her again. I grabbed her hand and we walked quickly through the mall, looking for a store that would fit the bill. “What about JC Penney?” She pointed to the store in the far corner, and I shook my head. “The Gap?”

“No, no.” I laughed and then I saw the pink stripes of Victoria’s Secret and my heart started racing. “Let’s go there.”

“Where?” Maddie followed my gaze and stopped still. “There’s no way we can go in Victoria’s Secret.” She shook her head. “They have girls by the changing rooms all the time and there is no way they will let you in with me.”

“Then we’ll have to sneak me in.”

“How can we sneak you in?” Her voice lowered as we entered the store and I was surrounded by panties and bras. I glanced around and grinned. Now this was a store to have sex in. I glanced at Maddie and pictured her modeling underwear for me: something lacy and see-through would be nice.

“Logan,” Maddie hissed at me. “Pay attention.”

“Sorry, what?” I grinned at her, trying not to look too excited.

“You’re like a boy in a candy store.”

“I do have to admit, this day has gotten a lot better.” I walked over to the side of the store and looked at some teddies. “What about one of these?”

“Huh?” She looked at me, confused.

“Well, you have to go in and try something on, right?” I raised an eyebrow. “That’s the point of a changing room. So what about one of these?”

“Are you joking?” She rolled her eyes. “No way.”

“Aww, come on.” I grabbed a black number that looked particularly sexy.

“No way.” She shook her head. “Or should I say, keep on wishing?”

“Awww, I thought you liked me?” I laughed and put the number back down. “So what then?”

“I was thinking about these.” She picked up a pair of shorts and a tank top, and I frowned. “What?”

I tried not to express my dismay, but I must not have been able to hide it well because she burst out laughing.

“You should see your face right now.”

“I’m guessing it looks like what the fuck is she thinking?”

“No, more like I can’t believe I have to eat broccoli for dinner.” She laughed and put the shorts down.

“Let’s be real, Maddie, we need something with easy access.” I laughed and watched as she blushed.

“Shhh, Logan.” She pressed her finger against my lips and I tried to nip it. I laughed as she pulled away quickly and walked away from me. I watched her going through the different bras and smiled to myself.

“Find one yet?” I walked up behind her and ran my hands across her ass as I pressed myself against her. “I’m kind of liking this one here.” I placed my hands over hers and touched the fine lace of the bra in her hand. “This one is soft, but I’d prefer a see-through pattern,” I whispered in her ear and she squirmed in front of me. “Then you can do a striptease for me before I bend you over and slide my….”

“Logan.” Maddie’s face was red and she pushed back against me. “People might hear.”

“I don’t mind.” I laughed and looked around. No one was paying any attention to us, and I was glad we weren’t in River Valley.

“Look, I’m going to go now. Bring these to me in about five minutes. If the girl is there, tell her you went to get me a different size.” Maddie handed me a bra.

“Okay.” I nodded. “Sounds like a good plan.”

“But try and come when you see the salesgirl go and help someone else, okay?”

“Okay.” I nodded, not really paying attention to what she was saying. I was too busy picturing Maddie shuddering against me in the lacy underwear I was now holding.

“I’m going in now.” She gave me a quick peck and her eyes were shining. “Pay attention, Logan.”

“Yes, ma’am.” I grinned and watched as she walked in to one of the changing rooms. I noticed a salesgirl staring at me and so I turned around quickly and pretended to study the thongs.

“Hi, can I help you?” A petite young blonde walked up to me with a big smile.

“I was just looking for a gift.” I smiled at her weakly, trying to ignore the way she was pushing her breasts towards me.

“Oh?” She pouted and leaned in closer to me. “For your girlfriend?”

“No, I don’t have a girlfriend,” I answered automatically and felt slightly guilty. I didn’t really know what I would call Maddie.

“Oh?” She grinned up at me. “I’m surprised to hear that. A hot guy like you.”

“Well, no need to be surprised.” I took a step back from her and looked away. I could tell she was interested and that it wouldn’t be hard for me to take her out back and have my way with her. She was looking for it and offering herself on a silver platter.

“My name’s Brittany.” She ran her hand down my arm as she looked up at me and batted her eyelashes.

“Nice to meet you, Brittany.” I gave her a perfunctory smile and looked back down at the thongs.

“I get off at eight,” she said, getting right to the point. I gave her a quick smile. She was beautiful, and in any other instance, I wouldn’t have hesitated to get her number. But now I wasn’t interested. Her feminine wiles did nothing for me. All I could think about was Maddie in the changing room waiting for me.