Page 18 of Meant to Be

“Ben? Do one man. There was no need for that, you’ve embarrassed her. Come on Shelb. Prick.” Jax growls at the other lad Ben, he laughs loudly as he’s pulling me away. He leads me into a hallway and up to the end where there’s no-one around.

“Sorry babe.”

“It’s okay. I just wasn’t expecting that. I guess it’s what the others do that come to the party though…”

“Hey,” tipping my chin back with his finger, he looks into my eyes, “I know that’s not you though, I told you I would never pressure you into doing something you weren't ready for.”

“I know, it’s what I love about you.” Smiling, I rest my head back against his chest. “Jax?” I call out in a small voice.

“Yeah?” His chin rests on the top of my head while he waits for me to speak again.

“Do you think it’s too soon to be ready for all that?” Holding my shoulders, he pushes me away slightly so he can look into my eyes, he bends at the knees, so he’s at my level.

“That really depends on you Shelby. I can’t say whether you’re ready - it’s not up to me."

“I think I am ready....”

“Shelb, do you realise what you’re asking?”

Nodding, “Yeah... I do.” I answer him, so he knows I’m serious about this.

He lifts the bottle to his lips again and tips it back. The clear liquid fills the neck of the bottle, as his full his lips cover the top. His throat works as he swallows it down, my eyes in line with his Adam's apple. He holds it to his side and pulls me closer again. His wet lips covering mine in a kiss, I can taste the vodka as he pushes his cold tongue into my mouth. A sensation I’ve never felt this strong, starts in my lower belly, it’s the same feeling I had in my house a couple of weeks back. I kiss him harder. Being in this corner we’re away from everyone, my hand travels down his stomach to his jeans belt. Feeling brave, I let it go further down. Rubbing my hand over the denim of his jeans, it comes as a surprise that it’s me that’s making him like this. Jax’s mouth moves to my neck, licking and kissing.

“Do you want to get out of here?” He gasps breathlessly pulling away. I nod, and he wastes no time in taking my hand and leading me out of there.

Jaxon

Shit. This girl kills me. I know I should probably hold back a bit longer, but I can’t, she touched me, and I knew I was done for. The minute she said she was ready, all bets were off, and I’m about to make her my girl, even though she already was. I need to tell Harry we’re off. Finding him in the kitchen, I walk towards him. Giving a chin lift, I shout at him.

“We’re off. Shelby’s had enough.”

His eyebrow raises in question. “You mean you have?”

“Okay, we’ve had enough. Shelby’s coming back to mine.”

“Yeah okay. See you later…”

We touch fists, and I turn back to Shelby. I hear him shout at me again, so I raise my hand above my head giving him my middle finger in reply. I hear him laugh, so I take Shelby’s hand in mine and walk out.

Quietly, I push my key into the door and turn, the door opens, and I lead Shelby in, looking around as I go. I can’t see Mum anywhere - she must be passed out.

Thank fuck.

I lead her up the stairs and take her to my room.

“Sorry about the house.”

“Don’t be silly, it’s fine. I’m not a snob, Jax.”

“I did clean everywhere today though.”

“You did?” She asks sounding shocked.

“Yes. Me. Why are you shocked?”

“There’s not many boys of your age that would clean for their parents, that’s all.”

“Mum. I only have my Mum.”

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