Page 44 of Doesn't Count

“Looks like you’re drinking.” I laugh, nudging the shot to her lips.

Her arm tenses, refusing to take the shot. She slams it back down on the table in front of us and every one of the guys subtly sit on the edge of their seats, waiting for story time.

She inhales like the air itself will save her, tucking her hair behind her ears to stall.

“We’re alone in a dark room, his breath skates across the skin on my neck. He undresses me slowly, appreciating every inch of my body before I worship his. There’s enough light where I can see his face and there’s love embedded in his eyes as he looks at me -”

“Boring!” Koke shouts.

“Hey! It’s my truth!” She argues.

“Get to the good stuff.” Than ushers with his hand.

She rolls her eyes, her face now permanently flush with embarrassment. “He lays me on the bed, tells me how much he loves me and that I’m the only person in the world he can imagine being with. Then slowly collides into me, rocking back and forth until we’re both overwhelmed with pure elation.”

“Gross.” Hypnos teases. “I thought you’d be a closeted freak, but you’re prude through and through.”

Her brows dip, annoyance etched in her features. “I was put on the spot!”

“Drink.” I demand.

“Yeah, that was torture. Take the shot.” Koke laughs.

“Whatever. It’s not like any of you would know what it feels like to have sex with someone you’re in love with.” She scoffs, tossing back the tequila.

“And you do?” I ask.

“It’s not your turn.” She smirks, avoiding my question.

A question that I now need the answer to.

“Koke, truth or dare?” She asks him.

“Dare, duh.” He plants his elbows on his knees, relaxedwhile waiting for innocent little Ash to come up with something.

“I dare you to kiss Hypnos.” Her smile is devilish as everyone’s brows shoot up.

He chuckles uncomfortably, rubbing his palm across his lips as if he’s already wiping the kiss away before it even happens. His eyes dart to the shot on the table, but Hypnos stands, his arms out.

“Awe, come here buddy.” He puckers his lips, still standing at a very far distance.

Koke groans, closing his eyes before quickly meeting Hypnos’ awaiting mouth.

“Boo!” Ash teases, giving them a thumbs down as they both disconnect as quickly as possible. “That sucked. Both of you should drink.”

“Watch it before I have you lick his kiss off my lips.” Koke mutters.

“You have a girlfriend!” She shrieks, reminding him.

“Doesn't matter. It would never happen.” I cut in, glaring at Koke who is now goading me with a smirk.

But then I remember, disobedience runs through Ash like the blood inside her veins. She doesn’t take well to orders and always has a need to prove me wrong. She jumps to her feet, her gaze on me before stalking over to Koke.

“This means nothing.” She tells him angrily as if someone is making her do this.

Her palms grip the sides of his face, but before that wet tongue of hers leaves her pretty mouth, I’m fisting her dress and pulling her on top of me. With one arm wrapped around her waist, anchoring her to me, I slide the other up over her belly and up her chest, my fingers gripping her neck just under her chin. I tilt her head back so my lips can meet her ear.

“Touch anyone else here and see what happens.” I threaten.

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