Not So Delicate ||18+|| ✔️

Atticus ~73~

WARNING: Teasing and oral sex.

Seeing her all wrapped up in my sheets unlocked a part of me I never knew existed. It made my chest feel warm and fuzzy. I laid down beside her, cuddling her close to me. I scrolled on my phone to keep me awake. I wasn't lying when I told her some nights weren't easy. Night terrors would wake me up and God forbid she witnesses what happens.

I'm also notorious for sleepwalking. And I didn't trust myself with her while I'm awake, let alone when I'm asleep.

She mumbled things in her sleep, cuddling into me further. Callan had mentioned she was hiding something and only Zachary knew. I wasn't as desperate to know what it was like Cal, however, I do want to know.

A few hours passed and eventually, the other two guys migrated in my room, Zachary laying on the bed behind her and Callan sprawled out on the couch. We spoke quietly amongst each other, discussing this for work and the usual stuff.

"I'm planning on going through with the plan with Alek." I say, making them look at me with wide eyes. "I have to."

"Atticus, that's risky business you're doing. You have no idea what he's capable of." Callan said concerned. I sigh and scratch my forehead. "You're not that stupid."

"He's the only threat I'm actually worried about. If he gets his hands on Brooklyn, that's it for me. For us. He'll kill three birds with one stone." I sigh, not liking even the thought of that. He would lure all three of us in if he were to get his hands on her. And that's what scares me.

"No. As much as I love Brooklyn, I can't just sit around and let you and Callan risk your lives. She's safe here. We just have to ensure we're with her when she's most vulnerable." Zachary said firmly. It was odd to hear him speak so directly with us, normally he would just nod and agree with whatever we said.

"I can't just sit around and wait for him to strike." I huff, shaking my head. The idea of just waiting made me want to pull my hair out. I've lost enough sleep over him, I don't need more. "If I get a clear shot, I'm going for it. I'm not backing down."

"Can't sleep in peace around here." I hear Brooklyn groan before sitting up, rubbing her eyes and yawning. She looks at me, then Zach, and then Cal. She huffs and lays back down, cuddling into Zachary now. He holds her tightly, squeezing her. "What are y'all bickering about?"

"Atticus wants to go on a suicide mission." Callan told her, making me glare at him. Brooklyn turns her body slightly, grips a pillow, and smacks me with it before throwing it in my face and then snuggling back into Zachary.

"I'm going to tie myself to you." She grumbled, sounding upset. I sigh and grab the pillow, chucking it at Callan for opening his mouth. I stand and grab her ankles, pulling her to the end of the bed. She grabs onto Zachary and squeals, trying to keep herself from being dragged.

Eventually, she gives in, letting me pull her to the end of the bed. I look down at her sleepy face. Her hair was a mess and the bit of mascara she had on was smudged under her eyes. She looked so adorable.

I lean down and peck her lips.

"I won't do anything rash," I tell her, kissing her between each word to really get my point across. "Yet."

"Atticus. Do something stupid and I promise you I won't talk to you." She says firmly, making me pause and lift my head, staring down at her with hard eyes.

"Careful how you speak to me, baby." I saw lowly. In the corner of my eye, I see Callan sit up properly on the couch, watching. Zachary maintained his position on the bed, his eyes on us. And Brooklyn.. oh this woman..

She stared up at me with eyes that screamed 'fuck me' and oh how badly I wanted to. I had sat out on our last scene, so if I was to have her now... only God could save her.

"Or what?" She stuck her nose up, making me clench my jaw. I lean down, rubbing my nose over her clavicle and up her neck, biting the spot between her neck and shoulder softly. She whined, making me let go of her.

"I'll make sure you don't walk for a good while." I promise, making her pupils blow out. I chuckle lowly and kiss her neck, leaving marks all over her skin.

"You know, you three say that a lot but it never comes true. Sure, my legs feel wobbly for a few hours but.." She trails off, looking at me with a look I can't describe. But it only made my jaw clench more.

"You want to put that to the test?" Callan said from the couch, making her turn her head to look at him. I took this chance and nipped at the exposed flesh, enjoying the little noise she made.

"You're all bark and no bite." She huffs, trying to sit up. I push her back down, making her look up at me in shock. I grabbed her ankles and lifted both of them over one of my shoulders, leaning forward and folding her body. She lets out a noise of discomfort, not used to the position.

"I can fuck you like this..." I adjust her legs, putting both ankles over my shoulders. "Or like this," I move her again, making her lay on her side, bending her knee and lifting her other leg up, "Maybe like this," I lay her back on her back, letting her legs drop. I hook my fingers in the band of her shorts, silently asking her for consent. When I get it, I slowly pull off her pants, leaving on the risqué panties she had on. I fold her knees up to her chest, spreading them a bit, opening her wide up. "Or like this."

When I looked down at her properly, her face was redder than I'd ever seen it. And I took pride in that. I lean down and kiss her thighs, inching closer to her core before pausing. I let go of her legs, letting them hook over my shoulders. I press my middle finger to her clothed clit, rubbing the smallest circles ever.

"I can make sure you don't walk. And I'm not afraid to pull through." I whisper lowly, using my thumb now.

She whined and squirmed for more but I granted her none. She would have to earn her pleasure. I just haven't thought of how yet. I lean down and kiss her clothed stomach.

I pull away and hook my finger in the elastic of her panties, pulling the fabric to the side to uncover her. Leaning down, I look at her through my eyelashes, only to see Zachary holding her throat, forcing her to look at him. His eyes were firmly on hers, daring her to look away.

I lick a stripe up her slit, hearing her let out a soft noise. I repeat the action a few times, just teasing her until her thighs start to shake. Zachary was still holding her throat, his head closer to hers, whispering things to her that had her nodding desperately.

I give a final lick to her clit before pulling away, fixing her panties. Zachary lets go of her throat, making her look at me confused, her pupils blown out.

"I just realized I have business to attend to." I lie, smirking at her when she looks at me with her mouth agape. "What's the matter, darling?"

"You're just gonna leave me like that?" She narrows her eyes, sitting up slightly. I tilt my head and think over my words.

"Leave you to be aching and in need of an orgasm? Yes. Leave you just because I want to? No." I say, leaning forward and kissing her head.

"You're evil. I hope you know that." She pouts. I smile and push her backwards, letting her fall right against Zachary.

"I know. I don't know when I'm back home so, be ready for tomorrow at 5:30. I'm taking you out. Dress nicely."

"Wait how nicely?!" She shouts after me as I walk out of the room. I shrug my shoulders, looking back at her before answering.

"Jaw-dropping nicely."

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