Page 51 of Dark Cravings

“Not a problem. Can I kiss you?”

“You never have to ask me that.”

We both stood and I met her halfway, my lips capturing hers. I moaned, the kiss feeling like home. Things were finally how they should be. I broke the kiss and met her eyes.

“I’d best be going before things get out of hand. I told Thomas nothing would be happening until it was the three of us together.”

“Fine,” she groaned. “I suppose you’re right though. I’ll see you out.”

She led me to the door and pulled me in for another kiss, this one softer and somehow more intimate.

“I’ll see you soon, Shelby.”

“I can’t wait. Thank you for coming to talk to me.”

“Of course. I’m glad I came.”

She nodded and I headed back to my car. I wanted to head to Thomas’ house and tell him all about the conversation but I would respect Shelby’s wishes and let her do it. It didn’t really matter to me. Things were finally as they should be with the three of us together.

THOMAS

? ?? She's something worth holding on to … ???

Iwaited impatiently for Kenley to get in touch, pacing in my living room. I had to stop before I walked grooves into my floor. I grabbed my phone, checking again for a message for her, frustrated when I still saw nothing.

What the hell is she waiting for?

Surely, they were finished talking by now. After another hour, I couldn’t take it anymore. I brought up our chat on my phone and typed out a message.

Thomas: Hey, Kenley.

Kenley: Hey . I have to say, I’m surprised it took you so long to get in touch LOL.

Thomas: Haha, very funny. So? Did you talk to her? How did it go?

Kenley: Yes, I talked to her. She’s asked that she be the one to talk to you, though, so you’re going to have to wait on her.

Thomas: Ugh, wonderful. I can only imagine how much longer that is going to take. Can you at least tell me if it went well?

Kenley: Thomas, you have to wait on her. I can’t tell you anything.

Thomas: Okay, I understand. It’s going to drive me crazy waiting. Do you think she’s going to wait a long time?

Kenley: I don’t think so. Just try to be patient, okay? I’m just crawling into bed, so I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Try not to go too crazy.

Thomas: Yeah, sure LOL. Night, Kenley.

Kenley: Night.

I set my phone down with a sigh. I understood Kenley respecting Shelby’s wishes but waiting was getting to be so difficult. I meant what I had told her though. I would wait a lifetime for her to make up her mind, even if it meant being alone. I had put so much thought into it and realized, I was falling in love with them. I obviously couldn’t tell them that until things were more established, but I knew it was true. I would do anything for them.

As it turned out, I didn’t have to wait a long time after all. I was surprised when my doorbell rang. It was nearing midnight and I couldn’t imagine who would be here at this time of night. It must be an emergency, whoever it was, so I rushed to answer. I flung open the door and my jaw dropped when I saw Shelby standing there, beautiful as ever.

“Hi, Thomas. I’m sorry to come so late but I really need to talk to you.”

“Shelby, you could come any time of day and it would be okay. Come on in.”

She moved past me and headed to the living room. I grabbed a couple of bottles of water and passed her one, chuckling as she downed half of it.

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