C7 Chapter 7

Eliana

"I still can't believe your mother is getting married," Rachel chatted as we took off our clothes on the lake shore, outside Dorian's car. The lake was simply magnificent, away from city life and with all the quiet that I really needed. There wasn't a single soul except us, and we were determined to use that to our advantage. Only a big cabin near the lake existed, but we never saw anyone there, even though it was in good shape. Whenever any of us was low, the small lake was the place to go to unwind.

"Hey twerp, we came here to have a good time, not to remind Ellie what she's going through," Dorian called from the other side of his car, his ripped chest visible through the windows. I found it mouthwatering in the past, but at that moment I envisioned how Nicholas would look without a shirt on. I wondered how his muscles would feel under my fingers.

"As if you aren't curious to know the whole story?" Rachel hit back, shrugging her shoulders when Dorian flipped off at her. We all knew it was illegal, yet the thrill of getting caught always made things fun.

"Guys, can we just enjoy this moment?" I chimed in before they started arguing, shedding my last piece of cloth.

"Of course." Dorian nodded, then ran straight into the lake, butt-naked, laughing all the way.

"If we didn't have our friendship code, I'd fuck him. He's so hot," Rachel whispered before she took off running too, her ass bouncing. My brows furrowed at her innuendo, making me wonder whether she really felt something for Dorian. I had caught her multiple times staring at him in the past. She always got mad when he got involved with other girls at school, and I was beginning to see why.

"You coming or what?" She wiped her face once she resurfaced from the water, beckoning me over.

"Eliana, if you don't get your ass in here, I will come for you and carry you on my shoulder," Dorian added, flexing his muscles suggestively. I thought I saw a wink, but I brushed it off.

"Alright, Alright, here I come, twerps!" I yelled, running while I waved my hands in the air. With a splash, I plunged myself into the cold water, feeling it bite my skin.

"Fucking shit! You didn't say it was this cold!" I exclaimed, glaring at my two friends as they swam around giggling like idiots. Growing together meant we were comfortable around each other, even when naked. We started skinny dipping years ago, and we didn't stop even when we grew. It had become a part of us, especially when we needed to just let nature into our lives. That is how much we trusted each other, even with our nudity.

"It's 11 in the morning; of course the water is still cold," Rachel replied sarcastically, but I let it slide. We splashed water, raced, and did all sorts of crazy stuff inside the water, and yet somehow my mind still went back to my mother. Looking at how things were unfolding, I really felt like I didn't know her anymore. I let my mind wander again to Nicholas and his mouth-watering physique.

"Yeah, but the sun is hot, stupid," Dorian countered, laughing when Rachel smacked him on the shoulder. It didn't escape my eyes how Dorian tensed when Rachel's palm came into contact with his wet skin. He turned slowly and held her hands above her head. I watched in curiosity as his eyes dipped past her lips to her perky boobs.

Never had I witnessed him staring at her with such an unexplainable feeling in his eyes. I was taken aback when Rachel responded by arching her back, looking into his eyes. That was my cue to get out of the water. As I turned to leave, I caught a glimpse of someone on the Cabin's porch. Looking closer, my breath caught in my throat, and I shook my head. It was Nicholas, and even though he was far away, I could almost feel his piercing eyes on me.

I watched dumbfounded as he turned, pushed the front door open, and got in, snapping me out of my stupor. I then ran out of the lake and put on my jeans and crop top hastily, got into the car, and busied myself with going through my emails. After a few minutes, Rachel came over, a visible blush coating her cheeks.

"Was the water that cold that you decided to get out that fast?" She picked up her dress from the backseat beside me. I don't know what hurt me the most: The fact that she had no idea that I felt isolated after their display of affection in the lake, or the fact that she didn't see me leave.

"Yeah." I swallowed a rude remark and continued replying to my emails. Nicholas's sudden appearance in the cabin left my mind ringing, but I couldn't tell Rachel.

"Look Ellie, I thought coming here would help cheer you up." She wore her dress over her wet skin, followed by her panty.

"Thanks," I nonchalantly replied without looking at her.

"Hey ladies, what do you say we go get some lunch and ice cream after? I'll pay." Dorian joined us, making me turn so as not to look at him. Looking at him nude had never weirded me out before, but at that moment it felt awkward.

"Just take me home." I passed on his offer, not wanting to spend any more time with them.

"Is it something we did, Ellie?" Rachel pressed, her brows raised as she sat beside me. She knew I always loved it when Dorian offered to buy ice cream.

"You brought me here for a good time, only for you two to forget about me. You were so invested in each other that you didn't even notice when I got out of the water. Now fucking drive me back. Actually, don't bother; I'll walk back to the main road and get a taxi. I wouldn't want to get in between your sexual tension." Everything about what the two of them had done reminded me of the forbidden man. I ached to be with him, to stand close to him like Rachel stood in the lake close to Dorian.

I attempted to get out, but Rachel stopped me. "We're sorry, babes." She hung her head, something she did when she was ashamed of her actions.

"I don't know what you think you saw back there, but it was nothing, Ellie," Dorian stated. I didn't miss the look of hurt that Rachel spotted for a split second before she covered it.

"Dorian is right," she almost whispered, clearing her throat when her voice broke. She reminded me of how I felt when I left Nicholas standing in the kitchen. I shook my head, trying so hard not to think about him.

"I'm sorry today didn't turn out the way we all wanted it to, but getting you your favourite ice cream is a must. Then we'll take you home afterwards." Dorian spoke lowly.

"And don't say no again; at least let us do this," Rachel added, earning a nod from me. If only they knew that my mind was occupied by a grown man.

******

"We need to talk." That was the first thing my mother said to me the moment I got back into the house. I didn't spare her a glance, nor did I even attempt to respond to her. I headed straight towards the staircase, ignoring my mom as she followed me.

"Hey Ellie." Robert waved, seated on my favourite couch, the same one I had sat on the previous night with his brother. The memory had me halting my steps for a moment to get myself together. I'd have given anything to have Nicholas hold me like the characters in the movie as they fucked.

"Your mother said you weren't going to be back until later in the afternoon." That voice, deep and husky, made me forget how to breathe momentarily. What the fuck is he doing here? I thought. He must have driven to the house while we went to get ice cream.

"Oh, Nicholas offered to prepare lunch for us since he'll be travelling tomorrow for a business trip. You are just in time," my mother explained. Sure enough, the aroma of the food wafted into my nostrils, making my stomach rumble. I didn't speak, and neither did I turn to look at him, no matter how tempted I was.

"Lunch will be served in twenty minutes," Nicholas added. With that, I proceeded to my room, wondering how I was going to survive dining with Nicholas in my presence.

The familiar ache I slept feeling the previous night was awakened again. Even as I dropped my bag on the floor of my room, I knew I couldn't go downstairs with my pussy throbbing. I couldn't believe his voice alone had such a strong effect on me. I unbuttoned my jeans, lowered them up to my knees along with my panties, then placed my fingers on the hood of my pussy.

I was ready to touch myself, imagining it was Nicholas doing it, just so I could finally relieve myself of the ache he had caused the previous night.