Page 181 of Their Dangerous Game
“Yeah, we lived down the street from each other,” I get out. Nico’s eyes search mine, trying to figure out what Luke and I are to each other. I haven’t moved away from his touch. But besides his possessive touch, Luke hasn’t claimed me in any other way.
“You going to join the football team?” Luke asks. “We could use Apocalypse. Our other wide receiver has butterfingers.”
“Of course. I’m going in and talking to Coach Tuesday before school. The rest of the guys here?” Nico glances over our shoulders. “You want to go sit and catch up?”
Apocalypse?What the fuck is that supposed to mean? I didn’t even realize Nico knew the horsemen. Every word that comes out of Nico’s mouth makes me wonder if I really knew my best friend at all.
Luke must give Nico the dude nod, because he leads the way with me in front of him. I don’t know where Luke’s taking us, but he doesn’t take his hands off me, and I can’t see Nico behind him. My nerves ratchet skyward with every step.
Is this a trap? Will they punish Nico for talking to me when he doesn’t know the rules? Or punish me for not filling him in on the deal? Either way, this is going to suck for one or both of us, and I lost my opportunity to warn him.
High schoolers crowd the room, unlike last night when it was only the four horsemen and me. The lighting is low, and music fills the space. Luke’s hand never leaves my bare skin, practically burning the imprint of his fingers on me. I’m sure he’d like to.
He turns me and the leather sectional is ahead of us, tucked away in the room’s corner. Eli, Jack, and Caden turn as one towatch us approach. I haven’t changed from the school day, so I’m still in my blue crop top and low-slung jeans.
They’ve all changed since the game. Jeans and tight t-shirts show off their muscles. Their hungry eyes roam over me like they haven’t seen me in days, rather than a couple of hours.
I shiver against Luke. I’ve been processing what happened in the closet all day and dreading what they’ll have me do tonight. Okay, dreading is a little strong. I’m curious and they make me want more, but there’s that hint of fear inside me.
When they finally notice Nico following behind, Jack stands with a grin on his face.
“Dude.” Jack’s arms are wide as he closes in on Nico and lifts him off the ground.
Nico laughs and pounds his fist against Jack’s back. “I can’t believe you’ve let yourself go, Jack.”
Jack sets Nico down and holds him at arm’s length. “You get more disgusting the older you get.”
Caden and Eli step up and they both do the same handshake Luke did with Nico.
“Visiting?” Caden steps back.
Luke leads me over to the couch and sits in the corner, pulling me down onto his lap. I almost roll my eyes at his territorial behavior, but I don’t need to keep pressing for more punishment.
Nico’s gaze flicks to me with a confused look before he smiles. “Moving back.”
The guys all reclaim their seats, and Nico sits on the other side of Luke and me.
Jack reaches into a cooler and hands a beer to Nico before sitting on his other side. “You back for good?”
Nodding, Nico opens the beer and relaxes into the couch. “Figured it would be a good time to reconnect with my friends before college.”
“We could use you on the team. Eli’s great, but we need another wide receiver. The other guy is a sophomore who can barely hang with us.”
They all talk about tonight’s game and football this season. I take a drink of my Coke as I try to figure out what’s happening. The guys all seem relaxed, even with Nico here. Of course, as long as Nico is here, I might not be forced to play any new game. So score for me.
As I check out the room, Grant Perkins, the guy who had to put his underwear in his mouth, glares at me from one side, but when I look again, he’s gone. Shaking it off, I try to focus on what’s going on around me.
While the rest of the basement is packed, there’s almost a bubble around us no one dares to enter. Nico blends in with the horsemen. He seems at ease with the guys, but his gaze keeps coming to me.
I should have told him the deal, but who wants to tell your friend that four guys have decided to own you for the year? More like they demanded a virgin sacrifice and I’m the only one left.
In the car, Nico didn’t ask if I’m seeing anyone, and I didn’t offer any info because again…virgin sacrifice.
Caden takes my Coke out of my hand and drinks some before handing it back to me with a wink. Luke’s fingers stroke the back of my neck beneath my hair, sending shivers down my spine.
I’m just glad I’m wearing jeans tonight. While I love wearing skirts, these guys like to take advantage of them. I’m not convinced they would keep their hands from slipping under it, even with everyone else watching us while trying to appear like they’re not paying attention.
Not that jeans stopped them this morning in the closet. My pussy pulses and I release a sigh. I’m doomed. That part of me that’s so fucking curious just wants more. More touches, more kisses.
