Us [18+]

Chapter 14

MADELINE'S POV ⛓️

I woke up with some kind of energy. Even if it didn't last, it helped me get out of bed. I FaceTimed Kayden, who's always with Luca at this point, and told him that I won't be coming to the gym. He said he wouldn't either because of the party.

I would have asked them to come over but that'll only work if I get rid of Iris and her boyfriend. They've knocked on my door a few times, asking to 'talk' but I ignored them. I've heard all I need to hear.

I just pray, for the love of me, that they're not still in my house. I wouldn't know where to start If I see them again. I am hungry and I can't deal with that. I opened my door with false bravado and went towards the kitchen.

I'm creeping around my own house. I almost face-palmed at the thought. I said hi to Mary and made a cup of tea. I don't know what I want for breakfast anymore.

"Mary, is Iris still in the house?" I said it without much interest, although I'm not sure how much Mary has picked up on by now.

"No miss. She left with-" I do not give a fuck.

"Thank you, Mary." I picked my phone and waited for Kayden's face to pop up.

"Have you had breakfast yet?" His eyes lit up before he shook his head. Great. "Good. Can you both come over? Bring clothes though since we'll be leaving from here. How about that, hm?" I was waggling my eyebrows in the way I did when I knew I'd won him over.

"We'll be there in 30." I hope Iris and pretty boy stay out.

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Kayden and a very cute looking Luca showed up a while later. He's just the cutest ball of chaotic energy. He's shy but very playful and they look so good together.

He's grown out the sides of his hair and leveled the middle so it's not a mohawk anymore. His hair looks so soft I want to run my hand through it.

"Hi love." I beamed at no one in particular. We hugged a very awkward but sweet three way hug before Kayden finally pushed me and made his way inside.

"Maryyyy! Jeff? Is anyone there?" Mary came out of the kitchen area and Kayden made his way to her like a child. "Oh thank God. I'm starving, Mary. Help me."

We all laughed at him. I wonder if he bottoms for Luca. My hand flew to cover my mouth before I asked something very inappropriate. I'd be in so much trouble if I did.

A few moments later and we were munching away at the table, talking about nothing and everything until it circled back to the party happening this evening. I asked if Luca was coming and Kayden answered for him- very enthusiastically.

"Okay geez, calm down." Kayden blushed and tried to cover it up with a laugh. They're so cute.

They brought their clothes so we'd leave from my house. It's about a one hour drive to the venue so that sounds logical.

"Munchkin. The big fight is next week, how are you feeling?" The fight was at the back of my mind, to be honest. I'm confident but I know to expect that there will be hiccups. I should have just said all these out loud but I'm lazy so I just said,

"I'm feeling good." He gave me a pointed look but I just smiled and said nothing. I decided to ask a question of my own.

"Are you introducing Luca to the family today?" I felt Luca shrink and Kayden put a reassuring hand on his thigh before he nodded at me. I turned to Luca, "His mom is a bit intense but my parents are chill. Get in their good books and it'll be okay. You don't need to do much anyway, they'll love you."

He smiled that very cute smile of his- all teeth and squinted eyes. I caught Kayden staring dazedly at him and cleared my throat, startling him. Oh, the joy of having siblings.

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We spent most of the day in the pool, with me leaving Kayden and Luca for their much needed privacy. I huffed, puffed and rolled my eyes until my head ached but they didn't tone down the PDA.

I taught Luca to play chess and showed him my drawings and scribbles. I'm warming up to him, he's so sweet. I have a feeling this day would turn sour -for me- if Iris was to come home. I'd probably mask it for Kayden's sake but I'm not too sure.

I've not been sure of anything in a while. I've not had nearly enough practice, even if it's clear that I'm better than Julia. Not to mention, I'm bored out of my mind most of the time. There's only so much time I can spend talking to Morty or smiling at Debbie and telling her how radiant she looks.

I'm also very incredibly horny. It's not easy for me, seeing the most attractive woman in the world and not being able to touch her. It also doesn't help that a certain sexy motherfucker has been in my line of sight longer than I'm comfortable with.

He just seems like he'll talk me through it, you know? I blinked and stared ahead, mortified that I just thought that. She's Iris's man for fuck's sake. My need to get laid is clearly greater than I anticipated.