Swept (3 page)

“Could you get that, Crystal? I’m not ready yet.” Emily yells at me through the wall.

“Sure,” I yell as I leave my room. “Hi!” I open the door wide without looking at who is standing in front of me. I turn away and start to walk back towards my room when I hear,

“So you decided to attend after all.”

Mouth open I spin around in shock, then swallow. “It’s you!” I exclaim and immediately regret my enthusiasm. “My name is Crystal Hamilton,” I add and hold my hand out for him to shake.

He smiles and shakes my hand, “Gabriel Knight.” I study him as he shakes my hand. His ears are still gaged and his eyes are still the brilliant green that I remember so clearly. His dark brown hair is a little shorter and his muscles bulge slightly beneath his dark red shirt and faded ripped jeans; simply put, he looks amazing.

I realize I’m staring and awkward silence fills the room, “Emily will be out soon, she’s getting ready.” I offer, not knowing what else to say.

Gabriel is staring back at me, his eyes scanning my body, “Who?”

I feel my face flush as I imagine him undressing me with his eyes, “Emily. Your girlfriend?”

Gabriel shakes his head, snapping out of whatever he was thinking about, hopefully ravishing my body, “Oh! Right, right. What are your plans for this evening?” He grins dazzling me with his smile. The same smile he had the day we met.

I return his smile “I’m going out with my two best friends to the campus library to study.” And immediately I feel like I sound like an idiot. Who studies on the first day of school? Try to seem normal, Crystal, I try to calm myself as I turn a deeper shade of red.

Gabriel tries to hide a chuckle, “Studying? On the first day of school?” he teases.

“Yeah, that doesn’t seem too weird does it? I want a leg up on my classmates. Can’t study too much, I always say. Knowledge is power. I laugh nervously. I want to die right here and now. I have this amazing, muscular man of my wet dreams standing practically in my room and I’m blathering like an idiot. Knowledge is power? Where did that even come from?

Gabriel just laughs and I’m almost positive he’s laughing at how stupid I sound.

“Gabriel!” Emily exclaims leaving her room and walking up to him, and saving me from embarrassing myself further. They kiss and I look away, not wanting to watch.

“How are you?” Gabriel asks Emily as he pulls away.

“Wonderful, now that you’re here,” Emily coos, pulling him into another kiss.

“I’ve got to go.” I interject. “You two have fun,” I duck into my room and grab my bag.

“Bye! Nice meeting you, Crystal,” Gabriel calls after me his lips free from Emily’s.

I rush to the campus library, feeling hurt. Tears sting my eyes as I try to fight them back. I swallow hard as thoughts whirl in my mind. I feel like an idiot for choosing a school because of a guy, and not just any guy, but a guy who makes me feel like a puddle of mush when I’m around him, but I can’t do anything about it because he’s with someone, he’s with her, my roommate. What are the odds that the man of my dreams is dating my roommate? I’m at the library before my friends are due to arrive and I find a chair in a dimly lit corner and throw myself into it. I lay my head and arms on the table and beat my head against the surface, trying to drive every thought of Emily and Gabriel out of my head so I can focus on studying. I don’t want my friends to see me so distracted and unsure of myself. I must look calm, cool and collected, like I always do, so I work on regaining my composure.

Chapter Three

Bush

I’
m finally able to focus and study, when Kelly and Ryan arrive.

“All I see is bush; I just can’t see anything else. Do you see anything?” Kelly says to Ryan and hands him her phone.

“Who is this again? He asks taking the phone out of her hand. “Oh my GOD! My eyes!” Ryan yells.

“I don’t know; isn’t her bush spectacular?” Kelly laughs.

“It’s definitely something, but I don’t think spectacular is the right word for it.”

“Do you think it’s real?” Kelly asks squinting at the screen.

“I honestly don’t want to know, although I would hope it’s a merkin.” Ryan shudders.

“What the hell is a merkin?” Kelly asks pinching her fingers on the screen.

“It’s a vagina wig.”

“Shut up! You’re lying!” Kelly says in disbelief.

“It is, google it if you don’t believe me.”

“Now I have to since you’ve told me about it.” Kelly sighs

“What’s going on?” I ask once they’re standing by the table.

“I got this crazy picture, that’s what.” Kelly says handing me her phone.

“What?” I say my eyes popping out of my head as I look at the picture; I’ve never seen a bush this full.

“We’re trying to decide if it’s real.” Kelly laughs

I turn the phone sideways trying to get a better view of the picture. “It looks real to me, although I feel sorry for the guy who had to wade through that mess. You’d need a weed whacker or something.” Kelly and Ryan snort as they laugh at my statement.

Ryan sets his bag on the table, “You’re early; did you decide to get a head start?”

“Kind of, my roommate has a visitor.

Kelly scoots her chair closer to the table, “A visitor? Who is it?”

I dog ear the page of the book I was reading, and close it, “Her boyfriend.”

Kelly digs into her bag, “Speaking of guys, did you see the one sitting in front of us in our last class?” Ryan fidgets in his chair and clears his throat

“No, I wasn’t paying attention.” I tell her as I place my book on top of a pile of my homework.

Kelly piles her homework on the table, “Oh too bad; he was hot.”

I look in my bag for a different subject to study. I don’t want to think about Gabriel right now so I shut her down. “I haven’t really noticed any guys, but then again I’m not here to date, I’m here to study and learn.” Ryan sighs and his body relaxes, I didn’t realize he was so tense.

Kelly rolls her eyes, “Study and learn. That’s all you think about. You should try and have some fun. Live a little.”

“Living a little is not what got me this scholarship. Without it I’d be working my way through school.” I tell her while skimming over my English syllabus.

Kelly pats me on the shoulder, “One of these days some guy will catch your eye; just you wait.”

If only she knew. “C’mon let’s study! Can you believe we have a paper to write and it’s due at the end of this week?” I add trying to change the subject and focus on my work. I can’t waste time pining about a guy I’ll never have. Ryan leans close to me as he copies my notes and Kelly engrosses herself in a reading assignment. We get so caught up that we don’t realize how late it is until I look up at the clock, “Oh wow it’s late,” I yawn

Kelly stretches and yawns, “I don’t know about you, but if I have to look at another page my head is going to explode.”

“Well, I think I could study for another five hours.” Ryan admits, the look on his face reads as if he’s serious and Kelly stares at him in shock. “I’m kidding.” He admits.

“You had me there for a minute.” Kelly laughs

“While I don’t mind studying, I’m not psychotic.” Ryan says putting his books in his bag.

“So, I’ll see you tomorrow Kelly?” I ask after a yawn that nearly splits my head in two.

“First thing in the morning.” Kelly confirms

“I see how it is. Leave me out why don’t you.” Ryan pretends to pout.

“Oh come on, you know you don’t have single class with us tomorrow.” I say giving Ryan a playful shove and he laughs. “I’d better get back to my room, though I don’t want to be late again tomorrow.”

“I’m ready for a love affair with my blankets and pillow,” Kelly says.

“I guess I’ll text you two later.” Ryan smiles; Kelly and I laugh as we go our separate ways, waving to each other as we part.

I can’t say I’m too excited about returning to my dorm, I don’t know if Gabriel is there, but if I walk in on them cuddling and kissing, I don’t know if I’ll be able to handle it. It should be me that he’s holding and kissing, not her. I try to hold off my frustration that I feel building and think about something else. I wish Kelly was my roommate, but that didn’t happen. We were a little behind on filling out the paperwork and we ended up having to choose dorms that were across campus from each other. Thankfully, the school’s rules are lax and we’re allowed to visit anyone we want to at any time.

I’m back at my dorm and I take a deep breath before I open the door; preparing myself for the worst. The lights are out and it’s quiet. I tip toe to my room not wanting to wake Emily up. I carefully ease the door closed and sit on my bed. I hear giggling in the other room.

“Stop, Gabriel” Emily giggles.

“Stop what? This?” Gabriel says playfully. There’s more giggling from Emily.

“I’m going to kiss you now,” Gabriel states. I lie back on my bed and imagine that it’s me being kissed. There’s silence in the other room, then “Oh! Gabriel! That feels
so
good!” Emily exclaims.

“You like it when I lick your pussy?” I hear Gabriel ask and I feel myself getting wet.

“Oh yes! Please don’t stop.” Emily blurts; her voice dripping with pleasure.

I close my eyes and think of Gabriel, with his dark brown hair and beautiful green eyes between my legs. Never in my life have I wanted someone more than I wanted him right now.

“It’s your turn now, babe” Gabriel says to Emily. “There you go, take it all in, baby”

“Just like that” Gabriel coaches Emily. I try to imagine what his penis looks like. It must be glorious, huge, and magnificent.

“That’s it, Keep going, and don’t stop yet. Oh! You dirty whore!” Gabriel exclaims.

“How do you want me to take you?” Gabriel asks Emily. In my mind I reply from behind and hard.

“Hard, and on top,” Emily says.

I can’t take it anymore; I take my pants off and slide my underwear down my legs. My hand finds its way down my body and to my clit; I rub it while I listen to Gabriel pound into Emily in the other room. I imagine what his dick must feel like inside of me and slide fingers in side of myself and move them around. If only he were in here with me. I bite my lip in angst, and feel my breast with my other hand, maneuvering between fabric and skin, finding my nipple and rubbing it until it gets hard.

“Harder!” Emily yells. The pounding gets faster and I rub myself faster. I hear Emily start to moan. I feel myself build up, and then I hear Gabriel moan. His cue sets me off and I rapidly breathe as I quietly climax, biting the knuckle of my index finger so I don’t moan.

I lay there, shirt disheveled and naked from the waist down. I want Gabriel to be mine, I want him with me, I want him next to me, I want him on top of me and most of all I want him inside of me. My body craves him and I realize I’ve never felt this way about someone before. I find my panties, pull them back on, get under my covers and dream about Gabriel. I feel his bulging muscles, hear sound of his voice when he climaxes, and see his green eyes staring at me.

Chapter Four

Dishy

M
y radio is blaring and I wake up with a jolt; dreams of Gabriel fade in my mind and then I remember last night. Desire stirs deep in my belly as I bite the knuckle of my index finger, oh the things I want him to do to me! I glance at the clock. I have plenty of time to get ready. I dig through my closet looking for something special to wear. My eyes light up when they land on just the right shirt; low cut with a tight vest to really show off my stuff. I find my best jeans and a matching pair of stilettos. I approve of myself in the mirror as I look at the milky skinned, honey colored hair and amber eyed girl that look back at me. Today I will rival Kelly, and I will make heads turn, I resolve. I strive for perfection as I apply my makeup. Perfect; I let the word roll around in my mind. If I could find a word to describe Gabriel, that’s what it would be. He’s perfect and someone like me deserves perfection.

I look at the clock; checking the time, I grab my bag and walk towards the door; Can’t be late if I want to make perfect grades. Emily waves as I rush out the door. I speed walk up to Kelly, who is waiting outside of class, scanning the crowd. She smiles as her eyes fall on my face and I smile back, happy to see her. Kelly pulls me into a hug, and then releases me, checking out my outfit, “Wow! You look good.”

I look at Kelly, noticing her pale blue dress, with a white sweater and pale blue pumps, “Thanks, you look good too.”

We walk together into class; Kelly pulls out a chair, “Was your roommate’s boyfriend still over when you got back to your dorm?” She asks, she’s always looking for a good piece of gossip.

I giggle, “Yeah, he was. I heard them last night in her room.” I add, my face turning red. Kelly’s mouth pops open in shock, “No way!”

I clear my throat, “Yes, It was quite intense, to say the least.”

Kelly’s eyes are wide, “Were they loud?”

“I heard everything from the kissing, all the way to the final climax,” I grin.

Kelly’s mouth flies open again, “What did you do?”

I debate on telling her the truth and I decide that she wouldn’t believe me anyway, “Masturbated.” I state straight faced.

“You didn’t” Kelly gasps in shock.

“No, I didn’t, I listened to music. Who wants to listen to their roomie getting laid?” I knew she wouldn’t believe me; I’d die if she did.

Kelly shudders, “Not me.”

We pull out our books, papers, and pencils, as class starts and I work to push every distracting thought of Gabriel out of my head. I tell myself I can fantasize about him later, when I’m not trying to keep up with a professor who writes fast and erases even faster.

The rest of the day goes by without a hitch. I’m relieved as I put my last book in the bag. “Did you hear about the party Yolanda is throwing?” Kelly asks, slinging her book bag onto her shoulder.

“Yolanda who?” I ask as I pull my bag onto my shoulder.

“Yolanda Bernard, Wreck Hock will be playing.

“Wreck who?” I ask feeling more confused.

“Seriously?!? Are you blind? There are flyers everywhere! How have you not noticed them?” Kelly rolls her eyes and waves a flyer in my face. I take the flyer out of her hand, sure enough Yolanda Bernard, whoever that is, is throwing a party at the Nu Pi Tau house and Wreck Hock, will “melt my face off.” I look around, and I see more of the same flyers posted all over. “Gosh Kelly, I just don’t know.” I say giving her the flyer back