Between the Lust

Chapter 2 ❤️

| Jacob Perez |

I walked down the sidewalk of the hushed neighborhood, after another night pleasing Audrey. It's just doesn't feel right. Considering that Craig is one of my boys, it makes me feel like I'm betraying a loved one.

The cool, night breeze hit my face as I re-routed to go to my usual escape.

I entered the front door of the building. Multi-colored lights quickly left me briefly blind, but I ignored their presence.

'Hey, Jacob. Letting loose once again, eh?' The bartender stated. I replied by grabbing a bottle of wine and taking off my jacket, throwing it carelessly.

I walked to the extended couch, plopping on it restlessly, getting as comfortable as possible.

I sipped a swig of wine as I watched the woman's bodily figure move around the pole. I began to feel more calm as the vibration of 'Power Trip' covered the whole building. The place was usually empty by now, but at the other end of the room was a man, getting drunk and throwing 1's at the dancing women.

Besides home, the strip club was the ONLY place where I could be carefree and let loose.I leaned my head back against the couch.

'I can't keep doing this.' I thought to myself. And I was right.

I can't keep on being Audrey's 'F_ck Buddy'.

I can't keep going over there 3 or 4 times a week, having to pretend like all I feel is lust and nothing more.

I can't keep doing this knowing that there is something settling between the lust.

I can't keep giving her sex, but knowing that that's not the only thing I feel...

| Audrey-Marie |

I sat on the couch watching television as the sound of the door unlocking echoed off the walls. The brightness of the sun entered the room as a figure walked through the door.

'Hey baby.' Craig said, placing a kiss on my lips.

'Hey.' I got up to give him a hug. I pulled away seconds later, making a face.

'Why do you smell so sweaty?'

He answered with his usual. 'I was just playing ball with Chresanto and Rayan.'

I nodded. 'What about Jacob?'

'He said something about 'Worn Out' from something he did last night. He's been slackin' lately.' He shrugged his shoulders and headed upstairs. 'I'll be in the shower.'

I nodded, not really paying attention to what he said.

'I was just playing ball with Chresanto and Rayan..'

I noticed that that has been his only excuse lately. I mean, don't get me wrong. I trust Craig. But I often get suspicious.

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'I'm telling you, Taylor. Something is not right.' I placed a chip in my mouth.

She sighed at my constant rambling. 'Stop worrying. Craig is one of the most faithful guys I know. He's not doing anything that would hurt you.'

I looked at her calm expression. 'Maybe you're right. I'm worrying too much.' I said.

I have never mentioned the one-night-stands I have been having with Jacob almost every night. I decided to keep that between us.

And as much as I wanted to brag about his amazing bedroom skills, that was just something that needed to be kept a secret.

'What makes you so anxious about this anyways?' Taylor said, reaching out of the fridge to get a can of soda.

'Every night, he stays out late and comes back in the morning. When he comes back, he's always sweaty and moist. He has the same stupid excuse all the time.' I rested my head on my hand, still eating chips.

'I'm sure it's nothing. You're just thinking about the negative.'

Taylor turned her head to grabbed another bag of chips, enough to where her neck was visible. I noticed a small hickey.

'Oooooo, Tay's been bad. What, got a new boyfriend that you're keeping from me?' I smiled as she made a confused face, not knowing what I was referring to.

I pointed to her neck and she quickly covered it shyly.

'Oh, that.'

'Yeah, THAT.' I said, mocking her voice. 'Who is it?'

Well, there's this guy I've been talking to for a minute..'

I smiled. 'What's his name?'

'Gregory Martin.'

'Aw, that's cuuute. When can I meet him?' Her face dropped as she nervously looked around the room.

'Um, he's out of town.'

I rose an eyebrow.

'Out of town?'

'Yeah. He wanted to stay with family for a while.'

'Oh. O-Okay.' I said, looking back down at my bag of chips.