Strip Game - A Whirlwind Summer

52. 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 2

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𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐀

I couldn't believe my eyes. Travis just sent four thousand bucks to the account given by Tiffany like it was nothing. Everyone went silent, even Tiffany's stupid mouth was shut for once.

He paid for both of us. Four freaking thousand.

"She's out. So am I" he said flatly, and before anyone could even react, he grabbed my hand and dragged me out of there.

I tried to pull back. "Travis, stop it, I can walk myself-"

"I've had enough of your nonsense tonight. We're leaving. Now. Even if I have to drag you to the damn car."

I shut up real quick. I didn't even fight it again.

He pulled me outside, opened the passenger door, basically threw me in, then slammed it and got into the driver's seat. He didn't say a word as he started the car and drove off.

I sat there, staring out the window, trying to calm my stupidly fast heartbeat. Why did he do that

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𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐒

The drive home was dead silent. I kept my eyes on the road, hands gripping the wheel tighter than necessary. My mind was everywhere, on her, on how close she was to sitting on that asshole's lap, on the stupid amount of money I just wasted.

Was I saving her... or was I just jealous?

Maybe both.

Hell, probably both.

Why does the idea of her doing anything like that with another guy make me lose my damn mind? She's not my girlfriend. I keep reminding myself that, but it doesn't do shit.

When we pulled into the driveway, she still wouldn't look at me. Just kept staring out her window. We both got out and walked inside like strangers who barely knew each other. I was heading straight for my room when her voice stopped me.

"Thank you."

I froze. Did I hear that right?

I turned halfway and looked at her. She was standing there, arms crossed, eyes softer than they'd been all night.

I just nodded, feeling weirdly irritated. Why the hell am I the one angry now? Maybe because I couldn't stop picturing her actually doing it, giving that jerk a lap dance. I swear if I hadn't stepped in, I'd have lost it completely.

"Where did you get the money?" she asked again, her voice way softer now.

"I've got my ways. You don't have to worr-"

"I'll pay you back."

"You don't have to," I cut her off. "Just go to bed, Luna. We've had a long night."

"But I want to." she blurted, and suddenly stepped in front of me, blocking my path.

My eyes dropped to her top, or more like what was under it. The thin fabric still hugged her body so tight her nipples were poking right through. I practically stared at it all night but seeing it this up close with no one around send chills all over my body.

Had they always been that...? No, they hadn't. I remember exactly how small they were when I touched her months ago. Something low in my stomach twisted, and I tried to look away.

"Travis," she called, and I snapped my eyes back to her face, scratching the bridge of my nose like an idiot.

"Huh?"

"Let me pay you back. It's the least I can do for everything tonight. And... I'm sorry for being so stubborn." She actually smiled.

I swear my heart gave a stupid jump. Finally, she was acting like her normal self again. I'd been worried she'd stay cold forever after tonight.

"Even if you worked your ass off for a year, you wouldn't be able to pay me back," I muttered.

"And I'm not letting you get that money from your parents. They've got enough on their plate already."

"But-"

She reached out and grabbed my hand, hugging it to her chest. That was it. That was the end of my self-control.

I turned and looked at her fully. "If you really want to pay me back, you can."

She blinked. "Huh?"

"Let's play a game. And you have to agree to it. No matter what."

"A game?" She looked confused, a little nervous.

"Yeah. A strip game."

Her eyes widened, her hands dropping from my arm like I'd burned her.

"A strip game? Travis, are you serious right now?"

"Yeah. Dead serious." I leaned against the wall, crossing my arms. Trying to look casual. Inside, my heart was racing like I was the one about to strip.

"That's your idea of paying you back?" she scoffed, half-laughing, half-panicking.

"Yup." I tilted my head, studying her. "Simple rules. We take turns. You either do the dare or you take something off. That's it."

She hesitated. I could see her brain spinning, trying to decide if I was joking.

"And if I refuse both?" she challenged.

"Then I get to choose what you take off." I smirked. "Or... we can call it quits and you find another way to pay me back. But I guarantee you, it'll be way more expensive."

She groaned, rolling her eyes. "Fine. Whatever. Let's just get this over with."

That's my girl, my excited heart screamed in delight.

I pushed off the wall, stepping closer so we were almost chest-to-chest. Her breath hitched.

"Alright, since I'm the one owed, I go first."

She opened her mouth to argue but shut it when I raised an eyebrow.

I gave a slow grin. "I dare you to kiss me."

Her eyes flew wide. "What? No. I'm not kissing you."

"Then take off your shirt."

She stared at me like I'd lost my mind. Her hands flew protectively to her chest.

"You're insane."

I shrugged. "Those are the rules. Kiss me... or the shirt goes."

Her cheeks flushed deep pink. She chewed her lip, looking anywhere but at me.

When she didn't move, I leaned down, my voice dropping. "Luna, it's one or the other. I'm being generous here. If you don't pick, I'll make the choice for you."

She glared up at me, clearly battling with herself. Then, with a tiny frustrated sound, she turned away and pulled at the hem of her top.

Fuck.

She peeled it off slowly, exposing her back first, then her bare shoulders, then finally turned to face me, standing there in nothing but her hands covering her chest. My throat went dry.

"You happy now?" she muttered, arms crossing over her chest.

No. I was absolutely not okay.

I stepped closer again, my hand lifting like it had a mind of its own. I brushed her arms aside, wanting to see her fully. Her breath caught, her chest rising and falling rapidly.

"You shouldn't hide," I said low. "You're too damn beautiful for that."

Her eyes snapped up to mine, surprised.

And shit, now all I could think about was how close her lips were... how much I wanted to finish that dare myself.

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Hii guys, it's been a while, I totally forget about this book again, well almost, I'm glad I didn't.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter??

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