Page 170 of Solanum

"Non-Irish people can know songs by The Dubliners, ya little Brat."

She grinned and snickered while hugging the pillow to her chest. "I'm not a Brat. Marley is."

"You have your own bouts of Bratness, babe. Admit it."

"Hmm. Maybe." She yawned while watching me. "You look tired."

"You look mildly satisfied."

"I am. Only you have ever made me gush…"

"And let me tell you, it was my favorite surprise to find out you were an erupting snack." I wagged my brows at her. "Now you're my whole fucking meal."

"Aw, honey." Nora laughed and swatted the pillow beside her. "You sure know how to woo me."

"I do." I smiled while watching her, allowing myself to settle into bed more comfortably. All the talk of missing each other reminded me that when I set my phone down, I, too, would be alone. Falling asleep next to Nora quickly transformed from something I wanted to something I felt like I needed.

"You always gave me what I wanted. Even when I was a bully about it…" She drew circles along the fabric, her gaze flickering away then back to the screen.

"You weren't a bully, honey. Knowing what you want and going after it isn't bullying. Besides, I welcomed it. It was an equal game."

"I could tell you always tried not to give in…"

"Of course."

A knock sounded from Nora's end and she looked over behind the computer.

"Yes?" she answered, the same way she did when someone knocked on her office door at work.

"Are you naked?" asked Sali and we both laughed.

"Only half."

"Goodie." Sali's voice grew louder, and Nora's mouth dropped open.

"That was locked."

"I own this joint." Sali stood behind her, wide-eyed and gesturing wildly. "You think I don't know how to open all the doors?"

"Jerk." Nora whined at her, but it didn't deter Sali.

Sali dropped down on top of Nora with her elbow out pretending as if she body-slammed her. Nora squeaked and Sali landed gently, grinning along with it.

"Checking on you," said Sali, tugging the blanket up around Nora's middle. "You okay?"

"Yeah." Nora smiled up at her then pointed to the screen. "Talking to Caroline."

"Oh." Sali turned her attention to the computer. "What up, Beast?"

"You hitting on my girl, slut bag?"

"You know it. You left her pussy all wet and unattended. What else do you expect?" Sali grinned and swept her hand up and down the blanket covering Nora's legs.

"Ah, well. I'm sure she'll pass your taste test with Maggie as the prime cut." I chuckled and cocked a brow at her.

"Maybe." Sali scowled, one brow lifted as she looked down at Nora. "What do you think?"

"I think you both wear the strap-ons in the family." Nora snickered.

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