Surrender (2 page)

Jeremy

I’m sitting at my parent’s dining table having dinner with them and some of their close friends when I get a short text from Travis.

Hey guys, I got you a new gig. Meet me at the studio at 8pm tonight and I will fill you in.

Great, that means another awkward meeting with the band. Maybe I should just skip it and ask him to fill me in over the phone. Nah, he’d be pretty pissed if I did that. Tucking my phone in the back pocket of my jeans, I stand up and apologize to my parents, briefly filling them in on where I need to be before I walk out the door.

On the way to the studio, I can’t help but wonder what Brody’s reception of me will be like this week. I resent the fact that I have let a chick test our friendship. But, really, it isn’t my fault. I was with her so he should have backed the fuck off and let us do our thing. Now Ava has taken off and left the country and I’m left feeling guilty for the way I treated her. I’ve tried not to think about her over the last few days, but I can’t help myself. I wonder where she is and what she’s doing. I wonder how she’s feeling after I broke her heart. So many times over the last week I have pulled her number up on my phone, but I always chicken out at the last second. I’m not sure if I’m quite ready to face my mistakes just yet.

***

As I take a seat beside Luke my eyes scan the room and notice that Brody hasn’t arrived yet. A minute later Travis walks in and shuts the door behind him as he glances around the room.

“We’ll wait a few more minutes for Brody and then we’ll start.” He sits down at the head of the table and scrolls through his phone, a few seconds later Hunter’s voice breaks the silence.

“Um…Trav, you may as well start now, man. Brody won’t be coming.”

All eyes snap to Hunter as we wait for an explanation.

“What the fuck do you mean, Brody won’t be coming? What could possibly be more important than what we’re doing?”

Hunter stares at Travis with a strange look on his face almost as if he doesn’t want to tell him. His eyes flick to mine briefly and I know it has something to do with Ava.

“Um…he’s in Australia.”

Flying up out of my chair I yell “What? Why the fuck is he in Australia?”

Hunter now looks too scared to say anymore. “Tell me, Hunter.”

“Well, a few days ago we are at a bar together and Ava sent him a text and a couple days later, he went to Australia.” Shrugging his shoulders he gives the group a small nervous smile.

My rage is starting to take over my body and I feel my hands clenching into fists at my sides.

“What did the text say Hunter?”

“I don’t really know, something about how she made a mistake and she…she missed him.”

“She said she missed him?” I cannot hide the sound of disbelief in my voice. I mean, I had my suspicions that there was something going on between them, but I guess deep down I had hoped that their relationship was strictly platonic. It looks like I was right to have suspicions after all.

Travis stands up and starts pacing around the room with a deep frown on his face. “This is just fucking great. Did he say how long he would be gone, Hunter?”

Once again Hunter shrugs his shoulders “Couple weeks I think, Trav.”

Travis curses and shakes his head, “Just brilliant. Well, I guess I’d better go cancel this fucking gig then. Fuck!” He walks out of the room and slams the door behind him.

I sit back down in my chair trying to process just what all this means.

“How long has this been going on between them, Hunter?”

Hunter’s eyes widen and he shakes his head. “There was nothing going on between them.” He looks down at the table, “I know he had feelings for her, but I don’t think she felt the same way, until after that last party.” He looks back up into my eyes and I don’t know what to say. I don’t even remember what happened the night of the party. Luke had filled me in the next day about what I had done to Ava. After I found Brody and Ava having their little moment outside the room, I went back into the party and downed half a bottle of tequila and don’t really remember anything after that. Apparently, I hooked up with two groupies in front of Ava. If what Hunter is saying is true, then my actions that night might have actually pushed Brody and Ava together.

Brody

Our final day in Sydney is a lazy one. We ordered room service this morning for breakfast then spent the rest of the day curled up on the bed watching movies or chatting, but mostly making out. It’s now late in the afternoon and we are strolling hand in hand along the beach just down the road from our hotel. There’s a cool breeze and Ava pulls her cardigan closed as we stroll along. Wrapping my arm around her I try to warm her with my body heat. She snuggles under my arm and looks up at me with one of those beautiful smiles that melt my heart.

“Brody, what do you think will happen when we go back to L.A?”

“What do you mean?”

“Well…do you think everyone will be angry that we’re…together?”

A huge smile takes over my whole face.. “So, is that what we are, Ava…together?”

She glances up at me “I think so. Do you want to be?”

Wrapping my arms around her waist I pull her body up against mine and stare into her eyes. “Ava, I’ve never wanted anything more in my life.”

She stands on tip toes and her mouth captures mine in a brief but passionate kiss.

Sitting down on the damp sand, I pull her onto my lap and wrap my arms around her waist. We sit in silence for a few minutes, just watching the waves crash on the shore. My mind wandering back to the moment we met in that elevator nine weeks ago. If only I had known right in that moment that it could be like this between us. I could have avoided all of my deep seeded insecurities and just been honest with her about my feelings from the start. I never would have encouraged her relationship with Jeremy.

She looks up into my eyes with a crooked grin. “I was so attracted to you when we met, you know.” My smile gets bigger hearing her words; she’s obviously thinking about the same thing as me.. She continues, “I just felt so drawn to you. I felt this powerful connection between us. It was like we’d only just met but somehow, we just knew each other so well.” My hand reaches up to her hair and I start twirling her dark strands around my fingers as she opens up to me. “And I was certain you felt the same about me. That’s why I was so confused when you started encouraging me to spend time with Jeremy. I felt like it had all just been my imagination and you really just saw me as a friend.”

Pulling her close, I kiss her lightly on her forehead “Ava, if I could go back in time, I would do things so differently. I knew from the moment we met that I wanted you so damn much. I just didn’t think that I would be good for you. I have spent so much of my life trying to get past what happened to my brother at the hand of my parents. After years of therapy, I still just never thought that I could wholeheartedly give myself to someone else when it felt like this huge part of me was missing. The guilt of not being able to save Sammy ate away at me for so long, I guess I just talked myself into believing that I wasn’t worthy of someone else’s love. Falling in love with you made me realize that I can be there for someone else and have them depend on me. When we were in the hospital you achieved something my therapist was never able to; you made me see that I shouldn’t hold myself responsible for what happened to Sammy. My parents were low life’s who couldn’t even look after themselves let alone two children. They chose drugs over me for years and I guess I just thought that when Sammy was born, they might change their ways for him. I know now that it wasn’t my fault. Your presence in my life has been an awakening for me, Ava”

I wipe the tears from Ava’s cheeks as her eyes search mine. She strokes my cheek with her soft hand and leans forward to whisper, “Brody, you are the most amazing man I have ever met. I just wish you could see how truly amazing you are.” Her words fill my heart with so much pleasure. I need this girl so much. Cupping her face with both of my hands I bring her lips to mine and show her just how much I need her. She returns my kiss with just as much tenderness and passion. After a few minutes she pulls back and looks into my eyes.

“Brody, take me back to our hotel room.”

The heat in her eyes surprises me for a few seconds, but I waste no more time and lift her to her feet and practically run down the road to the hotel.

On the ride up in the elevator I keep my hands in the pockets of my jeans or I am likely to tear her clothes from her body and lay her down on the floor of the elevator so I can explore every inch of her. Her arm is linked through one of mine and I can almost feel her body trembling with anticipation. The elevator doors open and we make our way to our room, swipe the door card and I push the door closed behind us. Ava walks to the fridge and pulls out a bottle of water removing the cap and taking a few sips as she kicks off her shoes. Her eyes watch mine as I take off my jacket and throw it on the back of a chair. Closing the gap between us I gently take the bottle out of her hands, bringing it up to my mouth to take a sip, before placing it down on the table beside us. Her eyes stay glued to mine as I reach my hands up and run them through her gorgeous dark hair.

“You are so beautiful, Ava.” My hands run down over her shoulders and stop at the collar of her woolen cardigan. She nods her head and I gently push the cardigan off her shoulders and let it fall onto the floor behind her. I run my hands down her slender arms and back up again. She watches my face as I run my hands down, just skimming the sides of her breasts and once again I feel her tremble. I let my hands wander up under her grey t-shirt and stop just below her breasts as I gaze questioningly into her eyes. I need to know if I am going too fast for her. She surprises me by saying, “Just take it off already, Brody.”

I follow her orders with a smile and pull the hem of her shirt up slowly revealing the gorgeous golden skin that I have seen before, but finally I am able to run my hands all over it. She raises her arms as I pull the shirt over her head and let it join her cardigan on the floor. She stands before me in a plain white bra and jeans looking so sweet and gorgeous. Her impatience surprises me as she starts unbuttoning her jeans and pulling them down over her hips to reveal white cotton panties and that hot tattoo. My hands cover hers and she stills as I whisper in her ear, “Slow down, Baby. We have all night to discover each other.”

I lean down and kiss the side of her neck as I inhale her sweet scent. Trailing kisses down over her collarbone I stop just above her breast. She inhales a deep breath and watches me intently as I pull the cup of her bra down exposing her left breast. The nipple is pink and hard as I lean down and suck it into my mouth, my eyes not leaving hers. A soft moan escapes her mouth as I flick at her nipple with my tongue. Giving it a few more flicks, I stand up straight and capture her moans with my mouth as I reach behind her and unclasp her bra. Our tongues twirl together as my hands gently pull her bra straps down over her arms and toss it behind her. My hands go back to her perfect breasts and I drag my mouth away from hers so I can catch sight of them. I suck in a breath as I glance down.

“Fuck, Ava. You take my breath away. You are so perfect.”

She throws her arms around my neck and her mouth attacks mine in the hottest kiss. She nibbles on my bottom lip as I reach down and continue to undress her by pushing her jeans the rest of the way down her slender golden legs. She steps out of her jeans and kicks them across the room as my hands reach up to her panties. I run my fingers up and down the sides of her thighs, feeling her tremble in my arms again.

“Hurry, please, Brody. I can’t take any more of this teasing.” Her breathing is labored and it makes me feel so fucking good that my touch is having this effect on her.

I smile down at her “I told you we have all night. I have waited so long for this moment and I’m going to take my time and make it last.”

Lifting her up into my arms I move over to the large bed and place her down gently in the middle. I quickly pull the hem of my shirt up over my head and throw it on top of the pile of Ava’s clothes. Her eyes roam over my chest and settle on my pierced nipple as she licks her lips. Fuck, that action has me feeling rock hard. I kick off my chucks, unbutton my jeans and step out of them as I move back to the bed. Leaving my boxer briefs on I climb onto the bed, my body hovering over hers as I take in the sight of perfection underneath me. Her cheeks are flushed and her breathing labored and we haven’t even done anything yet. My lips land on hers as I slowly lower my body down on top of hers; the feeling of her naked breasts on my chest is the best fucking feeling. She moans again as my fingers tangle in her hair and our mouths taste and tease. Her hands reach around to my back and she trails her fingernails up and down, causing my body to tremble. Dragging my mouth from hers I trail kisses down her neck and once again stop when I reach her breasts. I could just stare at them all day they are so fucking perfect. My hands knead them gently as I suck a nipple into my mouth and she throws her head back, the moans now getting a little louder. I worship her breasts for a minute more and then slowly kiss my way down over her abdomen and trace the shape of her tattoo with my tongue.

“This tattoo is so fucking sexy on you.” She suddenly lifts her hips off the bed and I use the opportunity to slide her panties down, revealing the rest of her sexy, curvy body.

Spreading her legs open I take in the sight before me.

“Mmm. So pretty.”

I need to taste her. I have wanted to taste her for so long. I slowly lean my head forward and rest my elbows on the bed as her eyes follow my every movement. I can see so much desire in her eyes that it just fuels mine. Leaning down I slowly swipe my tongue over her and savor the sweet taste. Her fingers grip onto the sheets as she once again lifts her lips to meet my mouth. Her moans are turning me on so much I could come just from hearing her sounds of pleasure. As my mouth licks and sucks her clit, I place a finger at her entrance. This brings an even louder moan from her mouth so I slowly push it inside of her. She feels so fucking good and so ready for me. I start moving my finger faster as I curve it upwards to reach her sweet spot and she starts bucking her hips below me on the bed, obviously getting close to her release. My tongue flicks at her clit as she moves her hands to my head gently tugging on my hair and she starts grinding against my mouth. She is panting loudly and she calls out my name as her body jerks and shudders before suddenly stopping still beneath me. I continue to taste her and she trembles beneath me, before reaching under my arms and pulling me up to her.

Licking my lips I stare down into her eyes, “You taste so fucking sweet.”

She smiles and gives me a brief kiss on my lips, which turns me on even more, knowing that she is tasting herself. Then suddenly she pushes me off her and somehow rolls us over. She straddles my waist and grins down at me as her hands roam over my chest.

“It’s my turn now.”

My cock twitches at her words and she slowly leans her head down and runs her tongue over my pierced nipple, dragging her teeth over the bar. She feathers her fingers down over my abs sighing as she does. She shifts her body down over my thighs and hooks her fingers in the waistband of my boxer briefs, pulling them down slowly and letting my hard cock spring free. Her eyes widen as she runs her tongue over her bottom lip.

“You are so stunning, Brody.”

I sit up and pull her toward me so my mouth can devour hers. This girl gets me so fucking hot I can’t stand it anymore. I pull her up so she is straddling my hips and my cock sits at her entrance. Gently and slowly, she lowers herself taking my cock inside of her.

“Ahh, fuck. Ava you feel so good.” She throws her head back and I capture her nipple in my mouth as her hips start to move. The pleasure is almost too much to bear and I know I’m not going to last long. I palm her breast as she moves faster, the friction on my cock bringing me closer to the edge. Her fingernails run down my chest as she moves faster, moaning. I feel my release building as the blood rushes through my body.

“Ava, Baby, I can’t last any longer. You feel too good.”

“Come with me, Brody.”

I grab hold of her hips and slam her down harder on my cock and she moans as she leans in to kiss me, her mouth sucking on my tongue as I feel the spasms start. She moans into my mouth again as I feel her muscles clench around me in her release. Thrusting one last time I feel my release shoot into her and the spasms go on and on as I hold her close, her body trembling in my arms. She rests her head on my shoulder and I drop little kisses all over her delicate neck and shoulders as we take a few minutes to catch our breath.

She raises her head and looks into my eyes.

“That was so amazing. You are amazing. I love you Brody.” Leaning forward she places gentle kisses all over my face as I lay back and pull her back with me her body laying over mine, me still inside her. This girl has totally captured my heart and I am never letting her go. I close my eyes and fall asleep with Ava still draped over me.