Page 5 of Til Death Do Us Part

For her sake and Jordan’s, I hoped she was over trying to make him jealous.

“I’m not, but…” she turned to look at me and the pain in her eyes made my heart ache for her, “do you think once he’s wearing a wedding ring, women will stop shamelessly flirting with him?”

From what I knew, a ring didn’t stop women from going after what they wanted, but I wasn’t going to tell her that. If I did, she’d probably end up doing something she’d regret.

“I know I wouldn’t hit on a guy if he looked like he was married.” I looked back over to Leo and Jordan who were headed toward us with our drinks in hand. “You don’t need to worry. Jordan only has eyes for you.”

Was Camilla only marrying Jordan because she thought there was a possibility women might stop hitting on him if he wore a wedding ring?

“Alright, ladies, we’ve got you your fruity drinks.” Jordan bowed as he handed first Camilla hers and then me, mine.

Leo sat down with a bucket of beers and placed it on the table between him and Jordan. Flipping the top off one, he raised his beer in the air. “To love.”

“To love,” we all cheered, raising our drinks before taking a long sip.

“Did anyone bring any sunblock?” Leo asked as he slipped his t-shirt over his head.

“Yeah, we don’t need our pale boy here to burn before the wedding,” Jordan laughed. I wasn’t sure what he was talking about because Leo wasn’t pale. He didn’t have as dark of a tan as the rest of us, but he wasn’t pasty or anything. He had a nice golden glow about him.

“Fuck off.” Leo punched Jordan in the arm. “Some of us don’t live where it’s warm and sunny all year round.”

“I’ll remember that the next time I see you since you won’t have an excuse now that you’re going to be living in California.”

“Just like I’ll remember it when I see you. You’ll probably have to hit a tanning bed living in Minnesota.”

Camilla grimaced while she slowly took in the pool area. “I can’t believe I’m giving up the sun and palm trees.”

“There’s sun in Minnesota, babe. Plus, you’ll have me to keep you warm if you ever get cold.” He moved to hover over her as Camilla squealed in delight.

Leo and I looked at each other over our friends. I rolled my lips to keep in my laughter while Leo shook silently.

Pulling out my kindle, I turned it on and started to read a book I’d started the night before. It was a male/male romance by one of my favorite authors, and it was just getting to the first steamy sex scene. I’d much rather imagine them than watch Camilla paw all over Jordan as she tried to claim him in front of everyone.

An hour later, Leo spoke breaking the silence that had descended upon us. “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve got to get in the pool and cool off.” He stood and threw his sunglasses down on his lounger. “Anybody want to come with?”

I most certainly did. I wanted to see Leo up close and personal when he had water droplets falling down his tanned torso.

“I’ll come,” I offered. We’d only been out in the sun for an hour, but the sun was strong. My already tanned skin had since turned a lovely bronze that would look fabulous with my maid of honor dress.

“Are you coming?” I asked Camilla who had moved her chair next to Jordan’s making one big one.

“I’m good,” she panted out.

They were curled up together and was that a hand I saw going south?

On that note, I hightailed myself far away from the soon to be newlywed couple. Leo was already in the water and was slicking his hands over his hair when I came to the edge of the pool.

Smiling up at me, he almost blinded me with his dazzling smile. “Jump in. The water feels amazing.”

Not thinking, I did as he said and jumped in. What I hadn’t accounted for was that I hadn’t tied the string around my neck on my bikini. The second my shoulders came out of the water; I realized the mistake I’d made. Water pulled down my top, leaving me standing before Leo topless and letting the world see my boobs.

Leo’s eyes widened a fraction before he took control over the situation. Stepping up to me, he pressed his chest to mine, hiding me. His deft hands found my top and slowly pulled it up until it reached just under my breasts.

“Can you tie it?” he asked hoarsely.

Embarrassed more than I’d ever been in my life, I nodded and gathered the strings that were floating in the water. With my top still sitting under my breasts, he pulled back, giving himself enough room to lift the fabric over my girls. He nodded, giving me the go signal. Reaching them around my neck, I tied them and waited to see what he’d do next.

Leo swung his head from left to right before he grinned down at me. “I think you’re in the clear.”

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