Hidden Depths by Aubrianna Hunter Read Free Book Online

might've
at least mentioned it. Maybe I should just leave him alone."
    She glanced over at Kelly who just shrugged silently.
Glanced quickly at the rest of the people standing with them. Apparently they
were all in agreement. "Okay, okay. I'll be nice to him. Even when he's
being a stuffed prick."
    Kelly laughed, "Yeah, I think that's easier said than
done for you, Gia. But good luck with that."
    They all kind of laughed before Dev, who had made his way
back up to the sand while they talked, came back with a blow up beach ball. As
they all spread out, tossing the ball back and forth, even Deb and Josh came
out and joined them. After awhile, the beach ball gave way to chicken fights.
All in all, laughter was the pervading mood.
     
    As the sun set, the group, now thoroughly waterlogged and
much cooler, headed back up to the sand. They started a small fire in one of
the rock circles someone had built, pulling out marshmallows and old wire
hangers. S'mores and a few glasses of wine started to mellow everyone out. The
two couples sat framing Gia and Shannon leaving the girls together in a kind of
cluster around the fire. As the wine started to flow more freely, giggles
erupted between Shannon and Kelly.
    Wanting to be in on the joke, Gia elbowed Shannon gently.
"What's so funny? I'm always up for a good laugh."
    "Not funny, not really. Just sort of..." Shannon
trailed off into another giggle.
    "Okay, now I have to know. It's not often that you
giggle. What are you two talking about?"
    Finally Kelly crawled around Shannon to whisper into Gia's
ear. "She was just telling me that she wished she had the nerve to get
nipple rings like you have."
    Gia looked at Shannon. Even in the firelight you could tell
her cheeks were beet red. Whether it was the wine or embarrassment, Gia had no
idea. "Come on by my shop anytime and I'll take care of that for
you."
    "Oh no. I could never do that. That's the point. I just
wish I could." She waited just a pause before asking quite loudly,
"Didn't it hurt?"

* * * *
    The question and Gia's answering laugh was enough to
persuade Josh that he wanted in on the conversation. The others must have
agreed because before he could ask, Blake popped up with, "Didn't what
hurt?"
    Kelly, who wasn't particularly shy to begin with, was just
buzzed enough to blurt, "Gia's nipple rings."
    "Damn, Kell, find your filter!" Gia shouted.
    Of their own accord Josh's eyes glued themselves to Gia's
breasts. Everyone else was laughing, but he was staring, trying to see through
the triangles of her bikini top. He heard the conversation going on around him,
yet he couldn't drag his eyes away.
    "You really have nipple rings?" Dev asked. Gia
must have nodded or something because he continued, "That is hot as
hell."
    "So, did it hurt?" Shannon asked. At least, he
thought it was Shannon, although he didn't look up to verify.
    "Well, yeah, at first. Just like any piercing."
Gia answered.
    Was it his imagination or did her voice sound a little
breathier?
    "So, then why'd you do it?" This was definitely
from Blake.
    When Gia didn't answer right away Kelly blurted again.
"She says it feels amazing. You know, after it heals."
    Were her nipples getting harder? Josh swore he could see
them starting to push against her top. Without lifting his eyes he asked,
"Is that true, Gia?"
    Everyone got quiet, waiting for her answer. Now he knew her
nipples were tightening up. He could just see the outline of little rings
starting to take shape under her top. Finally he lifted his head, meeting her
eyes across the fire. "Well, is it?"
    Finally she answered. "With the right partner, yes, it
can definitely enhance stimulation." It was a stock answer, one he was
sure she'd given to both women and men considering the piercing for themselves.
But now he was certain he wasn't imagining the change in her voice. It was
deeper, rougher than normal. Gia was aroused.
    Luckily Blake spoke up. "Okay, too much stimulation for
me. I've been single too long, so