Tangled Hearts.

~Chapter 23~

~Raelyn~

~March 21st, 2023~

Colby and I had sex all the time. It was a common occurrence. We honestly were pretty reckless because we were positive I couldn't get pregnant. So we had it at least once or twice a week. But it wasn't just about that for us. I genuinely loved Colby for him, not for that reason.

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One weekend night, I was in my bedroom playing on my guitar, working on my new song, "The Deja Blues," when I heard an unexpected knock at my front door. I knew that it wasn't Blake because he was staying the night at Riley's house for the weekend.

I looked up confused. Colby was supposed to be hanging out with his friends so I knew that it shouldn't be him. I got up from my bed and set my guitar down on the stand that was by my nightstand.

~Colby~

I was pacing around my room, my mind in a frenzy. My heart was pounding, and my sex drive was through the roof, but it wasn't just about that. I couldn't explain it, but I needed Emily. I hadn't seen her in days, and the thought of being away from her any longer was driving me insane. I sprinted down the stairs of the trap house, my footsteps echoing in the silence. Just as I was about to reach the door, Sam pulled me aside.

"What's wrong, Colby?" he asked, concern etched on his face.

"I don't know, man. I just need to see Raelyn. I feel like I need to be around her all the time, especially right now," I explained, my voice trembling.

Sam looked at me thoughtfully. "It sounds like it might be time to mark her. If you're feeling panicky and spiraling, then maybe it's time. But don't rush it if you're not ready."

I nodded, feeling a sense of relief at his words. "Okay, thank you."

"Of course. Good luck," Sam said, giving me a reassuring pat on the back.

I snatched my keys off the hook and bolted out of the driveway, my mind racing as fast as my car. The drive to Raelyn's felt like an eternity, but finally, I pulled up in front of her house. I jumped out of the car and sprinted to her doorway, my heart pounding in my chest. I knocked frantically, and when Rae opened the door, she gasped.

"Colby, your eyes!" she said, her voice filled with concern.

"I know, baby," I said, leaning down to kiss her. "I need you."

She looked at me with certainty in her eyes. "Okay, it's okay. I'm here."

I pulled her into a deep, intense kiss, my hands trembling as they roamed over her body. The need to be close to her, to feel her skin against mine, was overwhelming. She responded with equal passion, her fingers tangling in my hair as she pulled me closer.

"I've missed you so much," I murmured against her lips, my voice raw with emotion.

"I've missed you too," she whispered back, her breath hot against my skin. "I'm here now. We're together." I picked her up and kissed down her neck. She wrapped her legs around my waist as she grinded against me. I begin to walk up her stairs.

~Raelyn~

I moaned as he started for the stairs leading up to my room kissing and sucking on my neck as my head rolled back. "Colby." I whispered as he kicked my door open. I was already feeling the heat rising in my stomach.

Colby threw me onto the bed then looked down at me with hungry eyes. "Sit up for me baby." He said lowly and reached for the bottom of my shirt. I nodded and sat up so he could pull my shirt off.

"You're so beautiful my darling." He breathed out and threw my shirt across the room then hovered over me. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders, scoring his back as he slipped his tongue in my mouth. I moaned and reached for his shirt, pulling it off as he pulled away.