Let Them In (Book 3.0) -INTERSEX

Chapter 24

Hope

"You know we have to get out soon? The party is in just 2 hours."

Ever since this morning's emotional breakdown, Iris has clung to me like her life depended on it. It's as if she's terrified that I'll vanish when she looks away.

Her presence is constant and close; whenever I go to the kitchen, she is sure to follow. As I lay down in the living room to watch TV, she gently lies on my chest and drifts off to sleep, seemingly uninterested in what's playing on the screen.

It's so different from the fleeting encounters I've had with women in the past, who hung around, hoping for a repeat performance. Those women only wanted me for sex, but with Iris, it's different. I want her more than I've ever wanted anyone, and that terrifies me. She's cast some kind of spell over me, making me powerless to resist her charm.

After showering together, we sink into the jet tub to unwind, the water a soothing balm to our frayed nerves. We haven't spoken much since this morning's revelations, and I understand that she needs time to process emotions she hasn't faced in over a year.

Currently, my arms are wrapped around her, holding her close to my chest. Our breaths synchronize, and my chin rests on her shoulder. "Bambi?" She hums in response, her fingers absently playing with one of my hands. Her thoughts are clearly elsewhere. "Are you ready?"

"Yeah," she whispers, but I know she's not. I grab her waist and gently turn her to face me. Her eyes flicker from mine to the water below and back again, her lip caught between her teeth. As the water churns around us, I feel her hand encircle my shaft. My head falls back, lost in the sensation of her touch. I grow harder in her grasp, and she starts to position herself over me.

"Wait," I say firmly, gripping her hips to stop her. "Iris?" Her eyes meet mine, pleading. We can't do this without protection. I can't make the same mistake as my sister. I want so badly to say no, but I also want to give her everything she craves. She is my weakness.

Swallowing hard, I nod my consent, and she lowers herself onto me, moaning as I fill her completely. Our movements are slow and deliberate, the water rippling around us.

Soon, we reach our climax, her whimpers mingling with my own. Tiredly, she rests against my chest, her breath ragged. "I'll take the pill, Hope. I know you never go without protection. I just..."

"Shhh, baby girl," I whisper, lifting her chin so she can look me in the eyes. The hurt, the pain that lingers there, breaks my heart. "I'd do this with you a thousand times if it means I get to feel you entirely." She doesn't respond, only laying her head back down and wrapping her arms tightly around my waist.

After several more minutes, we reluctantly emerge from the tub. I dry her off, help her into a pair of panties and jeans, and then assist with her bra and shirt. Seated on the edge of the bed, her legs crossed, I gently brush her hair before showering her head with kisses. She tilts her head back to meet my lips. "Go get dressed, baby," she mutters against my mouth. I give her one last peck before doing as she says.

The drive to my parent's house is quiet, the radio a soft hum in the background. She absentmindedly traces the lines on my palm, following them to the tips of my fingers. As we pull up to the house, it's clear the party is in full swing. Cars line the front and sides of the house, and the sounds of chatter and booming music fill the night air.

I turn off the car and look over at her. "Ready?" Her soft smile sends butterflies fluttering in my stomach. We exit the truck, and she immediately grasps my hand as we walk towards the door.

"There you are!" Morgan exclaims, rushing towards us. She hugs me first, then Iris. "What took you guys so long?" I glance at Iris, who blushes, clearly embarrassed. "Oooh, I see now. You two are nasty."