was difficult to get a hold of him. Incidentally, we still talked on the phone frequently, but I had noticed that I was less eager to answer his calls and less responsive to his conversations. I really hoped he would notice my aloofness and break it off with me.
“Don’t know,” I responded. “Just think break-ups are easier in person.”
He looked out at the water and tossed more crackers to the ducks. “You don’t want to break up with him?”
“Why would you say that?” I asked, ready to go into a whole big conversation about how I was done and knew what I wanted, until I realized that I really didn’t know what I wanted. He was right. Deep down, somewhere in me, I was hanging on to Josh because I was afraid of being alone. Yes, he treated me like crap and I needed to get rid of him, but I was also one of those people that needed and ached for companionship, which Josh offered me, especially when we were at school.
“Because you’re hanging onto him,” he replied, sounding exasperated.
It hit me. Nick was jealous that I had Josh on the back burner. Was it possible that he wanted to make sure I was his and his only?
“I’m not, Nick. I have you,” I said and turned toward him to kiss him fully on the lips. He didn’t respond immediately, but my probing tongue got the better of him and he kissed me back, holding me in a tight embrace. When we finally broke our kiss, I realized we were the object of attention for a group of teenagers behind us. They had stopped and were watching our display of public affection. I was flustered.
“Damn, Nick. Those kids are watching us,” I said.
“Well then, let’s give them something to talk about.”
He placed his mouth back on mine and held me tight. I responded, kissing him intensely, oblivious of the jeers behind us.
CHAPTER 10
Most of the summer was uneventful. I stayed home with Nick doing mostly dirty stuff. Sometimes, we did do clean sibling-like things, like going to the museums or wandering around DC. We were extra careful so that neither our parents nor Todd suspected any mischief. We were lovers by day when no one was around and siblings at night. Sometimes, when no one was watching, we would steal a kiss or two in the hallway, the kitchen, or other places around the house.
One evening, as we were washing dishes after dinner and no one was in sight, Nick held me close to his body and kissed me with hunger. I softened in his arms, welcoming his tongue, which parted my lips. I pressed my tits against his body and felt his growing desire pulsing against my stomach. I started to unbuckle his belt, then realized where we were and instantly stopped. I had wanted to taste him so badly, but I had to control myself. We heard a voice behind us.
“Nick? Jena?” It was Todd.
We froze. I wasn’t sure how long he had been standing there or what he had seen, so I was prepared for the worst. I guess I knew the day would come when we had to confess what we were up to.
“You guys want to play cards with me?” he asked casually.
We turned to him, realizing that he had not seen us kissing. The feeling of relief washed over me, and I heaved a visible sigh.
“Of course,” I said, probably sounding over-excited.
“Sure. Be right out once all this mess is cleaned up,” Nick replied.
When Todd walked away, I looked at Nick and we shared a smile. Another close call. Almost as close as when my dad walked into Nick’s room on the ship.
“Let’s finish this another time.” Nick swatted my butt playfully.
We played cards with Todd until he got tired. Our parents were in the sunroom relaxing with their books and coffee. When we were satisfied that it was safe to sneak away, Nick left first, giving me a knowing look. I followed him once Todd was distracted by the television. I walked into the bathroom and locked the door behind me. Nick was already naked behind the shower curtain. He stepped out of the shower and stood in front of me – cock