The Unexpected

Chapter 11

The grand opening went great. Matt didn't want to drink because he wanted to oversee things on the first day but he highly encouraged me to drink. Tyler and Steven's family came. Now I have to face Steven.

"You look great." Steven says.

"Thanks. So do you." I say, giving him a small hug. I stumble back and giggle. "Oops."

"You've been drinking." He states with a chuckle.

"Yes sir." I look around the room and spot Tyler. I should be the one to tell Steven about us. It'd only be worse from him to hear it from someone else. "Hey Steven, there's something I have to tell you."

"Yeah. Anything." He nods.

"I'm kind of seeing someone. I didn't want you to find out from someone else so I thought I'd tell you." I say.

"Oh." He says softly. "Do I know him?"

Just then, Tyler hugs me from behind. He presses a kiss to my cheek then glances at Steven. "Oh. Hey man."

Steven's eyebrows furrow and I feel guilty. "Can you give us a minute?" I ask Tyler.

He hesitantly nods before walking away. "Wow. I can't believe it."

"Steven, we have history." I sigh.

"So do we." He snaps. "He's a fucking piece of shit."

"He has changed. So have you." I say. "You've both became more mature. Maybe it'll last now that we're older."

He shakes his head doubtfully. "It won't last. He can't commit. And you think he has changed but he's been with so many girls since high school, it's unbelievable."

"Our history is different from yours and mine." I try.

"How? We've known each other for just as long."

"I lost my virginity to him, Steven." I say. "Things are definitely different. I have feelings for him."

"Half the female population lost their virginity to him." He says exasperated.

"I'm sorry, Steven."

Shaking his head, he walks away. I quickly finish my drink and sigh. Tyler takes Steven's place and I bite my lip. "What's wrong?" He asks, brushing his thumb across my bottom lip.

"I need to know." I say softly.

"Know what?" He asks.

"Is it gonna be like how it was in high school?"

"What are you talking about?" He asks.

"Do you want to be in a relationship with me or are you just here for the sex?"

He raises his eyebrows. "Well I like you... and I think you like me... So why not?"

"You really want to be in a relationship with me?" I ask doubtfully.

He half shrugs, half nods. "Yeah."

He leans in to kiss me but we're interrupted by his family.

Damn.

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My back hits the wall and Tyler picks me up. Walking into my bedroom, he lays me on the bed. He begins undressing and I rush to get out of my dress. He joins me in bed and I hear the semi-familiar sound of the foil wrapper to a condom being ripped open. I shift impatiently as he prepares himself. Kneeling between my parted thighs, he leans down and kisses my lips lightly. "Ty." I whisper.

"Hmm?" He hums in response.

"I need you to go slow." I whisper.

He nods. "Anything you want, babe."

When I first feel him, I squeeze my eyes shut. Slowly, oh so slowly, he makes us one. He pushes himself against me then trails feather-light kisses along my jaw. Our pace is slow until I allow myself to be comfortable. He quickens the pace and it isn't long until we both come apart.

Our bodies stay attached until we catch our breath. He withdraws his body from mine then goes into the bathroom. When he returns, he lays in bed and kisses my shoulder. "Get some sleep, babe."

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"Calm down!" Matt says, holding out his hands.

I hug myself as I begin to hyperventilate. "I - I can't." I choke.

"Take a deep breath."

I keep trying until I successfully get enough air. I continue inhaling deeply and begin to catch my breath. Looking at Matt makes memories flood my mind and I begin to cry. "It's okay, Mia. I'm here."

He picks me up, cradling me like a baby and carrying me up the stairs. I cling onto him like he's my lifeline and he sits on the couch. "I'm sorry." I sob.

"It's my fault." He says. "I was stupid for pressuring you into it."

We stay silent except for my occasional sob. I cry until I can't possibly cry anymore. I'm just too exhausted. "Will you stay with me?" I whisper.

"Of course. Let's lay down so you can get some sleep."

He lays with his back pressed against the back of the couch and his chest pressed to mine. I fall asleep in his arms, thankful that he's here.

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When I wake up, Matt's eyes are red and he stares at me. I know he didn't get any sleep and I feel guilty. I'm thankful to have such a caring person in my life. "I'm sorry." I whisper.

"Don't worry about it. I'm glad you called." His voice cracks.

"Thanks for being there for me. I just kept thinking -"

"Shh. I know." He says, silencing me.

"Let me take you back to your hotel room. You need to get some sleep."

We hear footsteps and we both look towards the hallway to see Tyler standing in his boxers. "Uh..." He furrows his eyebrows then shakes his head.

He walks away and I can tell he's pissed. "I texted my driver this morning. He's already waiting downstairs for me. I'll see you later. Call if you need anything."

"Okay. Thanks again."

"No problem."

We get up and he gives me a hug before leaving. I go into the where Tyler is getting dressed. "What are you doing?" I ask.

"I thought you said he's gay."

"He is. Why -"

"Then why was he here?" He snaps.

"Ty, he's my friend." I try. "Nothing happened. I was just over thinking things last night and he helped calm me down."

He pulls on his shirt and bends over to tie his shoes. "I thought I could do this but I can't."

My eyes widen. "You're kidding."

"No I'm not kidding." He says standing up. "I'm not capable of doing this because every time I see another man near you, I'm gonna flip the fuck out. And I don't know if I can commit to you and only you."

Tears blur my vision. "You said you'd try. You said you wouldn't do what you did in high school but as soon as I sleep with you, you're running again."

"I don't know what to tell you, Mia."

Walking past me, he leaves me standing there alone.

Steven was right. He did it again.

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