Page 145 of Bad Pucking Influence

“About what?”

“I’ve never been that way off the ice.”

“What way?”

“Aggressive. Unhinged.”

“I believe you're saying hot as fuck wrong.” Tripp trails a finger between my pecs, making me shiver.

“What?” I half-scoff, half-chuckle.

“I mean, you’re always hot, but wanting me so bad you literally can’t control yourself…” His finger ghosts over my nipple. “Damn.”

“Your ego knows no bounds.” I grab his hand, holding it next to my chest.

“What can I say, I’m blessed.” He shifts again so he’s laying on his back, his hand falling out of my grip, while I’m still on my side, facing him.

“I kissed you.” I press, resting my hand on his lean stomach.

“True.”

“And you kissed me back.”

“Also, true.”

“Why?”

He lifts a shoulder. “Felt right at the time I guess.”

I want to ask if that means we’re more than fuck buddies, but I have a feeling this conversation is already testing his limits, and as long as he’s not saying we shouldn’t do that again I won’t push it.

“I thought the same thing. We should probably clean up.”

“You mean we should see if I really did ruin your couch?” He waggles his eyebrows.

“I don’t give a shit about the couch. Help me up. I dropped my crutches when I tackled you.”

Tripp hunts down my crutches and holds them steady as I struggle to stand up, frowning slightly as I make my way out toward my bedroom.

“That’s something you don’t see every day,” he mutters.

“What?”

“A naked man hobbling around on crutches. I wouldn’t expect it to be hot but… It makes the muscles in your back ripple all sexy like, and your ass jiggles when you plant your foot.”

“Jiggles?” I huff, rolling my eyes. “I’m already laid up, don’t take the rest of my dignity by saying jiggles.”

“It’s a compliment.”

“It doesn’t feel like one. Walk ahead of me. Go start the shower.”

Tripp pinches my ass and gives me a kiss on the cheek. “Yes, Daddy.”

“Brat.” I grumble as I watch his sexy ass strut down the hall, a goofy grin plastered on my face.

Chapter 18 – Tripp

“What?” Noah asks hesitantly when he catches me watching him from the corner of my eye.

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