The Aftertaste

Chapter Twenty Six

I rush my shower, scrubbing my skin hard to help me sober up. Greyson took a bath and he's in bed, I'm not sure where everyone else is but I want to be dressed when Joe comes in. If he walked in right now, I'd probably rip his clothes off and take him in my mouth without a second thought.
As I lotion and slide into my nightgown, I decide to text AJ. Anything to distract me from these evil thoughts. Hopefully a little sexting will calm my raging hormones. I send him a quick message and before I can sit the phone down, he's replied: Not right now.
Not right now? What does that even mean? Should I call? He isn't working, he said he had business to handle this week. What's his deal?
The bathroom door opens and Joe jumps from surprise.
"My bad, I was about to shower."
"Oh no, I'm done. All yours."
"You look nice."
I glance at myself in the foggy mirror, taking in my appearance. My eyes trail over to him and I try to figure out why he ever found me attractive.
"T-thank you. Excuse me."
I slide past him and use my hair as a curtain. In the morning I'll be better, a sober mind is sound.
"Goodnight beautiful."
When I look back, he winks, and I'm mush.
"Goodnight."

The next two days are full of adventure. I forgot all about work, the stress of Joe being with Greyson and our secret. The first drunken night is a blur and I'm no longer a horny lustful woman. AJ has been distant and I've fallen back from trying to get conversations out of him. I watch mom back out of the driveway, Greyson is cheesing and waving in the back seat bedside Calvin. Last night they talked and Greyson instantly wanted to go him. After Joe and I tried to console him, he still screamed about leaving. The last thing my mom will do is tell him no so he's on his way. A big part of me misses him already but it also means I get to be extremely carefree and unwind. Lizzie went to get food for tonight and we're going out to the city today. I'm ready for a bar and music. Once the car is out of sight, I run in the house and start getting ready.

I changed outfits several times, trying to look my best for today. Appearance normally isn't my priority but I need to look good today.  My hair is curly, down my back. Make up and lashes simple but definitely cute. The red dress I decided on, hugs me everywhere and I can't help but admire my ass in the mirror.
"Danielle! Come on!" Luke yells from somewhere in the cabin. I check myself one last time before heading downstairs.
"Got damn, girl. You making me miss my body!" Lizzie groans. I laugh and give a spin. I wouldn't normally go for this but I'm cold tonight. Joe walks in from the kitchen and he coughs when his eyes land on me. My knees are weak.
"Well, are we just going to sit and admire this outfit or go have fun?" Luke has the door open, shaking car keys.
"You're such a hater, let's go guys." I roll my eyes and we follow him out the door.

The city is beautiful. There's people and attractions everywhere. We've bar hopped at least four times and I'm starting to feel every shot. Luke and Joe have become a stumbling mess as we had to the next bar. I keep Lizzie company but she really doesn't need any. The sight of the boys has her crying with tears. We enter the new bar and it's packed. Guys whistle and grab at me as we make our way through the crowd. Lizzie just wobbles on by, no cares in the world.
"Baby, you're gorgeous."
I look up and greens eyes stare at me. He's handsome but I'm not looking.
"She's busy." Joe drags me away quickly and I thank him with my eyes.
At the bar, Luke has the shots ordered and he's smiling like a fool.
"We..have..alcohol!" He shots. Joe cheers and picks his up. I stumble but manage to grab mine with ease. We down the shits and I stumble slightly, bumping into someone.
"Excuse me."
"No, you're fi-"
"AJ?"
I can't believe he's in front of me. Am I drunk? Hallucinating?
"Danielle, w-what are you doing here?"
He looks scared or maybe that's surprise?
"Who's your friend!" Joe leans on the bar, hand out.
"AJ, my bo-"
"Babe, who is this beautiful couple?" A girl wraps her arm around AJ. She has auburn hair and bright eyes. Every inch of beautiful. I try to find features like mine but I can't. She said babe.
"Oh beautiful, we aren't a couple. She talks to some boy toy named AJ." Joe slurs. I want to die. The girls looks at me and then AJ. AJ avoids eye contact with both of us. This explains the distance and lack of conversation. I feel sad.
"AJ, are you cheating on me?" The girl mumbles. Her eyes are glossy now and I feel terrible. How didn't I realize he had someone. How could I be so stupid. Here I am, being embarrassed by my so-called boy toy, in front of my ex who is engaged to be married. Kill me.
As if Joe realizes what's going on, I can see him sober up.
"Baby, now why would I cheat on you with..that." AJ kisses her lips softly. The same lips he put on me when he licked my soul out.
"That? The fuck you saying? That's the mother of my fucking child." Joe snaps. AJ stares at him, anger seeping through. I can't speak. My mouth can't form any words.
"I wasn't talking to you, boy. Worry about your fucking sel-"
Joe swings. I hear the connect and the bar is quiet. Everyone's watching. AJ starts swinging back and it's a brawl. Luke and the bouncers try to pull them apart but they aren't letting up. The bar is crazy. Everyone is shouting and fights are breaking out everywhere. I pull Lizzie out before anyone can accidentally hit or fall on her.
"What the fuck was that?!" She screams.
"I-too much to explain. Let's get you home, the boys can get home."
She nods and we head to the car.
My minds races as she drives back to our cabin. She doesn't say anything and I'm scared to ask if she heard Joe before the fight broke out.
My brain is mush from all the drinking and I just want to lay down. This is way too much to process in one night. I pray this was just a dream.

The bedroom door creaks open and a shadow stumbles in. From the swearing, I can tell it's Joe. I want to check the time but I don't want him to know I'm awake. We'll have to talk about tonight and I can't do that right now. After I helped Lizzie get ready for bed, I used my shower time to cry. I don't think I was crying about AJ having a girlfriend but more so how he just completely dissed me. In front of Joe.
"Fuck!" Joe hisses as he tries to cross the room. I can make out a towel wrapped around his waist, he must've just gotten home and washed up.
His bedside light flicks on and his back is to me. I try to see his face, my mind wondering how much damage was done to such a beautiful creature. Why did he even fight for me and scream that out? I want to be mad but I can't.
When he turns to the side, I can see a gash in his eyebrow. I feel terrible.
"I'm sorry."
"Oh shit! You scared me. Sorry?"
I can see his face completely now and he looks good besides the gash.
"Yeah, you got involved in my drama."
"Definitely drama. Did you know?"
He looks sincere and I have to pour out and tell him everything. His eyes don't leave me as I give every detail, from the oral sex in the restaurant and up until the bar. His facial expressions change from light to dark at certain parts of the story and I can't read him.
"He's garbage. That's why I beat his ass. You're better than that and you don't deserve to be an extra in anyones sitcom."
I smile and he smiles back slightly.
"In a restaurant though? You've become some type of freak?"
I almost laugh, "No, he just..I don't know. I was trying new things."
"Hm."
The silence swallows up the room. My thoughts are racing. I want to call AJ and tell him how he's the worse person alive and deserves a bunk bed with Hitler.
"Can I show you something new?"
Joe's eyes pierce through me and my palms are sweating. What could he want to show me?
"Y-yes."
The light clicks off and he crosses the room instantly and I can smell soap on his body. The moonlight from outside highlights his perfect body as he stands over me.
"I learned this from your body language." His voice is raspy. My body language? He's on his knees, his hands rub my legs and my ankles. I'm shivering.
"J- what are you doing?"
"Trying something new?"
His hands trail up my thighs and I clamp my legs together by instinct.
"We shouldn't do this." I'm stuttering and sweating. There's warmth on my outer thighs and I realize it's his mouth. Joe has his mouth on me. Right. Now.
"We're just trying something new, relax baby."
My body shivers at the endearment but somehow I relax. I want this man. Maybe it's from a place of pain or maybe pure lust but I want all of it.
"Y-you're drunk, Joe."
"I'm not. Shut the fuck up and let me please you."
My juices are flowing. I shut up and prepare for the world he's about to take me to.
Kisses trail around my thighs and slowly they open and beg for him to kiss my sweet spot. The closer the kisses get, the wetter I get.
"Please..." I whisper.
"Okay, baby."
His tongue flicks across my clit and he goes to work. My body shakes in his grasp. I'm out of control, sparks flying everywhere.
"I'm about to cum." I moan, the sound of my juices filling my ears.
"Cum for me, baby. "
My body shakes faster with the speed of his tongue and I'm full on humping his face.
My juices pour out as he licks and sucks me clean. Our breathing fills the room, silence no longer a problem.
His tall figure is standing again, he rubs his finger across my sweet spot and I can hear him sucking the juices off.
The towel hits  the floor softly, revealing his big member. My hands wrap around him but he stops me from putting my mouth on him.
"Daddy wants to feel your insides, baby."
I swear I just came again. He rolls me over and I arch my back. The tip rubs across my juices and I'm a moaning mess. As he slides in, I can feel myself spreading open. The stretching is painful but I get wetter with each inch.
"I'll be gentle, relax. I want to make love to you."
Make love to me? I'm too foggy to ask him anything now. I want this.
Once every inch is inside, he strokes me slow and deep. My walls tighten with each stroke. The sound of his balls slapping against my clit turn me on and I pick up the pace.
"Shit. This shit so tight. Fuck."
Each stroke becomes harder and faster, I'm a coming mess.
"Fuck, I need to cum in you baby. I love you!"
Before I can object, warm liquid covers my walls and oozes out of me. He climbs in bed, pulling me close.
"I love you.."