Playing With Fire (17 page)

“Well, you look like you’re having fun, babe.” Maddy came over and sat down next to me. I threw myself against the back of the couch and wrapped my arms around her. “You want some help?”

“If by help you mean that you will dress up as me and take this test tomorrow then yes, I do.” She looked at me and we both started laughing.

“C’mon, Einstein let’s get this done.” After about two hours, I downgraded my hatred of algebra to a strong dislike. We went to bed and I smiled to myself, thinking about what was going to happen tomorrow.

Madison

I woke up to the smell of something that made my stomach growl in appreciation. I started to make the bed, when I noticed a heart-shaped lollipop on Carter’s pillow. It was a big pink heart with the words ‘
I love you’
in white. I smiled to myself; he was so cute.

When I walked into the kitchen and saw Carter flipping pancakes, I smiled so big that my cheeks hurt.

I don’t know what I did in this life to deserve someone like him, but I was so grateful for it. He made all of my demons go away, and gave me a sense of peace that I don’t ever remember feeling. He was standing in front of the stove without a shirt on and with his sleep pants hanging low on his hips. It was such a tease when they were like that, I just wanted to pull them down.

Carter made me feel free to be sexual and not see it as a bad thing. Chris used sex as a weapon, but Carter used it to show me how much he loved me.

He turned around and smiled when he saw me. When he started to walk over to me doing his sexy strut and wrapped his arms around me, I was ready to drag him into the bedroom.

“Some amazing man left me a cute surprise on your pillow.”

He smirked. “He better not still be here, because I made you breakfast.”

I laughed and leaned up to kiss him. Moments like this were the best; just being able to relax and enjoy being happy together. “Happy Valentines Day, baby!” He pulled back and frowned at me. “What?”

“You stole my line!” I laughed and he kissed me again. “Happy Valentines Day, baby! C’mon, let’s eat.”

We ate breakfast and I couldn’t stop smiling, even during the ride to school. I wish we could have stayed home all day, but I actually have a lot going on in my classes. These professors should realize that Valentines Day is not an ideal test day.

I just took my seat in history when a guy I didn’t know came up to me. “Madison Stevens?”

How did he know my name? I’m usually good with faces, but I don’t know him. “Yes.” He handed me a big red teddy bear and then walked away. It was so adorable and so soft! I pulled out my phone to text Carter.

Some wonderful man just had a teddy bear brought to me <3

Is it the same jerk that left the lollipop on your bed? Who do I need to kill?

I love you, Carter James!

I bet you say that to your other boyfriend, too…

I laughed out loud and the whole class turned to look at me. My face turned red and I felt my phone vibrate again.

Love you, too! Happy Valentines Day!

I put my phone away and tried to focus on class. Carter’s gifts kept coming, though. In Philosophy, a chocolate rose got delivered; in Sociology, it was a candy-filled heart. I have never felt so cared for in my life.

Carter made me feel like being myself was more than enough, and that was new to me. People always wanted me to change or improve for them, but he loved me for who I was.

I practically ran out of the class when it was over so I could see Carter. He was standing there holding another bear, just like the one I already had. I ran to him and threw my arms around him. Usually, I was shy about “PDA”, but I didn’t care who was watching.

I crushed my lips to Carter’s and drank him in, like I needed him to breathe. The truth is, sometimes I felt like I did. He was surprised, but quickly recovered. He kissed me back with so much love and lifted me into the air.

“I think I’ll start doing this everyday!”

I laughed as he lowered me back down to the ground. He held out the bear to me, but I was confused because I already had one identical to it.

“No, I’m not senile. I know they look the same, but watch.” He took mine and held them facing each other. They were pulled together and now joined at the nose. “Their noses are magnets, so they are drawn together. This is me and you, Maddy. Separate from you, I look normal, but I am only complete when we are together. I need you with me, by my side, and in my life because you’re my other half.”

I could feel the tears coming; damn, I am such a crybaby! “Carter, that was the sweetest thing I have ever heard. I love you with all my heart…” I leaned in close to his ear and whispered, “and I cannot wait to give you your surprise tonight. If I delivered it in class, you might have a heart attack.”

When I pulled back, I could see the fire and desire in Carter’s eyes. I winked at him and started to walk towards the cafeteria. A minute later, I was being picked up and thrown over his shoulder. He started walking towards the parking lot with me. I took advantage, though, and reached down to smack his butt. He returned the favor to me and laughed to himself.

“Carter! What are you doing?”

“Taking you home!” He put me down, but grabbed my hand and continued walking towards the car. As much as I wish we could leave, there was no way; my afternoon classes were just as crazy as my morning ones. I pulled my hand away and started to walk toward the cafeteria, knowing that he would eventually follow me.

I turned back to make sure he actually was following me and saw that he was, even though he had a huge pout on his face.

When we got there, Shawn and Jason were waiting for us. I gave Jason a hug, then moved to Shawn. When I put my arms around him, he winced. I looked up at him. “Are you okay?”

He smiled back at me. “Yeah, I’m fine. I have been working out more lately so I’m a little sore.”

“Keep on working, Shawn!” Jason shouted. I punched him in the arm; he could be such an ass sometimes. I loved hanging out with these boys so much. Everyone had been so busy lately, so we all decided to start doing dinners as a family on Sunday nights. This Sunday was going to be the first and I was so excited.

I felt like I was getting to live the life I missed out on growing up. I now have things I never thought that I would be able to have like family dinners, best friends, brothers, and unconditional love. Jason pushed a tray of food in front of me and when I looked down, I saw it had a bunch of my favorite foods on it.

“So, I’m not as whipped as Carter, but I grabbed your lunch for you, Mads. Happy Valentines Day, sis.”

“Aw, thanks, J!” I gave him a kiss on the cheek and sat down.

“I got you this, too, Maddy.” Shawn handed me a DVD and, when I looked at it, I saw that it was the movie “The Last Song
”.

“Shawn! I love it!” They all heard about how Carter and I always watched the sappy movies together. They also loved to make fun of him because he liked them. “Well, I have something for you guys, too.” I took out an envelope and gave it to Carter. He opened it and, as he read it, I saw his face light up.

“Well, what is it?” Shawn asked.

Carter grabbed me and hugged me, placing a kiss on the top of my head.

“Carter, what the hell! Tell us already!” Jason yelled. These boys really needed to work on their patience.

“Maddy got us gift certificates to go play paintball.” Both guys looked so excited, and I couldn’t be happier. They have been helping me so much that I was glad I could give them something.

The rest of the afternoon was just as great. Both Chris and Alyssa shot me death glares during class but, at this point, I could care less.

We were driving home when Carter asked me to get a paper out of his book bag for him. I opened it and saw something wrapped in pink paper. I looked over at him and he smiled. “Open it.”

What could this be? I took it out and unwrapped it. My mouth dropped open...he got me a Kindle! Oh my God! “Carter! This is amazing! I love it! I can’t believe you got me one. Aren't they expensive?”

“Don’t worry about it. I’m glad you like it, babe. You just have to promise me one thing.”

Oh-no “What?”

He smirked at me. “You’ll always love me more than your book boyfriends.”

We both started cracking up. ”I will always love you more than anything, babe.” He reached over and grabbed my hand. I wanted him so bad right now, desire was starting to pool in my belly.

When we walked through the door, I threw myself at him. Carter had been so gentle with me, but I didn’t want gentle now.

He was shocked at first, but I heard a low groan come from his chest. He turned me around and held me against the wall. I wrapped my legs around him and started kissing his neck and collarbone. Every time I gave him a little love bite, I could feel him tense. “Babe, do you wanna go to bed?”

“No, Carter, I don’t. You have been so great and gentle with me. Right now, though, I want you to show me how much you want me.”

I ran my hands up his hard chest and twisted them through his hair. I reached down and started to pull Carter’s shirt over his head. “Fuck, baby, are you sure about this?”

He had me braced against the wall and was holding me up by my ass. I gripped the bottom of my shirt and lifted it over my head. I heard him groan and then his hands were on me. He ripped off my bra, then put my feet down on the floor. Carter tore down my pants, taking my underwear with them, and then he disposed of his, too. I grabbed his neck and pulled him back to me.

I needed him so bad right now; it was like torture. Carter lifted me back up and, in the same motion, slammed into me. “God, Carter, yes!”

This was incredible. There was so much urgency and need. “Damn, baby, this is hot. You feel like fucking heaven, Maddy.”

Carter was pumping into me so fast, and it felt fantastic. We were sweaty and panting; he started kissing my neck and nipping his way down to my breasts. I was so close
,
and I couldn’t believe the sounds that were coming out of my mouth
.

Carter used the wall to hold me up and moved his hands to my breasts. He flicked my nipples
,
and my orgasm ripped through me.

“Fuck, Maddy!” Carter pumped me full of him, and began to lower me to the floor. He laid on his back and pulled me close to him. “That was so good, babe. What got into you?”

I smiled and looked up at him. “I just wanted it so bad, I couldn’t wait. You have been so great with me Carter, but you need to know that I won’t break. I want you to be free to have me the way you want me.”

He tightened his arms around me. “If you want more of that, I definitely won’t object.”

Carter told me that we were going out to dinner tonight and to get dressed. I grabbed what I had bought for him so I could slip it on under my dress.

I couldn’t wait to see what he is going do when he sees this.

Carter

When Maddy walked out of the bedroom, she had on a short pink dress that showed off all of her curves. I wanted to pick her up and throw her onto the bed. She looked gorgeous; her long hair was down, and she had on one of the sexiest pairs of black heels that I had ever seen.

I still wasn’t over what happened with us earlier. I had been going easy on Maddy lately because I thought she needed it; however, I was definitely up for what she wanted.

“You look incredible, babe.” I went over and kissed her although, at this point, I wanted to take her in the bedroom and do so much more.

We went to dinner at this Italian restaurant that I had always wanted to try. When the waiter came to take our order, his eyes lingered a little too long on Maddy. If he wanted a tip, he better knock it off.

I had requested a semi-circle booth so that we could sit together. I held my arm out to her. “Come here.” She scooted over to me and I held her to my side.

The way that Maddy had been with me earlier was still in my mind, and I was getting turned on just thinking about it. She was never aggressive like that, but I was hoping that she did it more often.

After we ordered our food, I decided that now was as good of a time as any to give her the last present I had gotten for her. I hope she liked it because this one actually meant something. I took the box out of my pocket. “So, I have one more thing to give you.”

Her eyes got wide with surprise. “Carter, you already got me so much today!”

“I could never do enough for you; I want to give you everything.” She didn’t understand how true that was. Maddy was it for me. I knew that I would eventually marry her and start a family.

I slipped the box out of my pocket and handed it to her. She looked up at me and gave me one of those amazing smiles. When she opened the box, her mouth dropped open and she looked up at me.

She kept looking back and forth between me and the box, and I had to laugh. I had gotten her a charm bracelet and put a couple charms on it already. “The red heel is for our first time,” I said, as I ran my fingers over it. “The martini glass is for the first drinks you ever had with me. The music note is for the first time we ever danced together. The number one is for all of the firsts I’ve given you and that I can’t wait to give you. Last, but not least, the heart is because I want you to always remember that you have my heart and I love you with every inch of it.”

Shit, Jason was right. I was so whipped, but I couldn’t be happier about it.

She had a single tear rolling down her cheek. “Carter, I love it. This is…God I don’t even know. This is amazing; it’s the best thing anyone had ever given me. I love you so much.”

She leaned over and kissed me
.
“Will you put it on me?”

“Sure
,
baby, come here.” I put the bracelet on her wrist and
,
I have to say
,
I loved the way it looked there.

“You know
,
I have a present for you
,
too
.
” I looked up at her and she was smiling. “I’m actually wearing it now.” I started to inspect her to see if I could find anything and she laughed. She leaned in close to my ear. “Its under my dress.”