Page 35 of Just Is Not Enough

“Is that everything? Seems like there’s more to the story.”

He huffs out an annoyed laugh. “Engagement photos with his high school sweetheart showed up all over his social media accounts a couple months after graduation, ‘meant to be’ and ‘soulmates’ captions and all. Talk about kicking someone when they’re down.” Kaden shakes his head in disbelief. I can’t say I blame him. Tyler sounds like a fucking dick and I’d like to beat his ass for hurting Kaden like that.

“It fucked with my head. I withdrew from almost everything in my life for a bit. I barely got through the final month of the semester. Thankfully, I passed all my exams. When I found the posts of his engagement, it only got worse. If it hadn’t been for me joining my aunt at her practice, I probably wouldn’t have found a job right away.”

My loathing for Tyler grows exponentially as I hear about how badly it affected Kaden. I reach out, taking his hand in mine. He smiles at the connection.

“Honestly, Ender was the one to get me out of my funk. He was there every day comforting me.”

And that explains a lot. I can see where this is going already.

“While I’m bearing my soul to you, I might as well tell you everything. Ender and I were together. Well, not together as in dating, but in the intimate sense.” He looks nervously at me waiting to see my reaction.

As much as I want to be jealous or upset, he hadn’t told me already, I can’t. It sounds like Ender was there for him in a time of need. I can respect that.

I nod acknowledging his confession and squeeze his hand letting him know it’s not a big deal to me.

“It’s not happening anymore, right?” I ask, already knowing the answer at this point, I think.

“No. Definitely not. It only lasted a few months. I’m not sure how it ended, but we went back to being friends like it never happened.”

“I’m not so sure he feels the same way.”

Kaden looks confused.

“He looks at you like you hung the moon. And is obviously very standoffish with me.”

“That’s how Ender is usually. He hasn’t had the easiest life. Loser, drug addict parents. Always sketchy people in their house. Never any food. We all met in middle school. Ender spent most of his time at either mine or Connor’s house. He wound up moving in with Connor’s family the summer prior to junior year of high school. His parents didn’t even notice he was gone. Connor’s parents couldn’t stand seeing Ender suffer the consequences of his parent’s actions any longer. He started doing well in school. Was able to get some help with college funding. It turned out for the best for him. He still gets in his head and depressed somewhat often. We’ve learned to recognize when its coming and be there for him until it passes.”

Now I feel bad about judging him without knowing anything about him.

“I’m glad you had him be there for you, and you for him. I can see why you guys are all close now.”

“Yeah, my inner circle is strong.” He laughs.

“I hope I can be considered in that circle now.” I hold my breath for the answer.

“Not a chance.” Kaden says straight-faced. I can’t tell if he’s joking or not feeling the same as I do.

He doesn’t make me wait long. Leaning in, his lips feathering over mine to whisper, “You have a special circle all for yourself.”

His words stop my heart from beating for a moment before I crash my lips to his tackling him to the bed. The kiss is all tongue and teeth, ravenous like I need to consume him, have him inside me in every sense.

I’m overwhelmed with the emotions I feel for him. I withdraw from the embrace to look him in the eyes, forming the words I wasn’t sure I would ever have the resolve to say, “I want to feel you inside me.”

Kaden’s eyes widen, “Are you sure? We don’t have to.”

“I’ve never been so sure of anything in my entire life.”

He kisses me again, this time much softer. We slowly shift positions, Kaden now on top of me. He takes his time removing both our boxers, not wanting to break apart. His tongue exploring every inch of my mouth, his hands doing the same to my body. His mouth joins his hands causing goosebumps to form all over my skin, sending chills to the tips of my fingers. My entire mind and body is burning with desire. It’s like he’s thrown gasoline on a flame inside me that I never knew existed.

He pauses his assault on my skin, reaching for the nightstand. Taking out the lube and a condom, immediately pouring the lube on his fingers. I spread my legs bringing my knees towards my chest like Kaden had the first time I had him under me. I feel the cold gel in my crease as the tips of his fingers circle my hole. I gasp at his touch. His hand wraps around my hard cock languidly stroking, both sensations combined making pre-cum expel from my slit.

Kaden begins to apply pressure, letting one finger slowly push inside me. He must have felt me tense up when he gives me words of encouragement, “Breathe and try to relax. It won’t hurt as much. If you want to stop at any point, say so.” He bends down and kisses my inner thighs. I make eye contact with him and nod letting him know I’m okay.

I take some deep breaths and try to relax all the muscles in my body. He rewards me with a flat tongue licking the groove between my groin and thigh that takes my breath away, followed by a whimper I am not in the slightest ashamed of for making. Kaden nuzzles that same area and begins applying pressure again with his finger, this time pushing past the muscle and slowly pumping in me. It burns a little even with lube present but soon turning to pleasure as he goes deeper.

Without warning I feel the warmth of his mouth swallow my dick as far as it can go down his throat. At the same time Kaden crooks his finger hitting a sweet spot causing me to cry out in pleasure, my back arching off the mattress, fingers clutching the sheets in their grasp.

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