The Carter Family Screw Up [Carter Brothers - Book 2]

Twenty - "I don't understand why he would act this way."

I was dreaming.

I knew I was dreaming because I was standing in the middle of a fighting ring with Daniel. There were spotlights on us and the sound of a crowd cheering, but there was no crowd - it was just the two of us.

We stood in the centre of the ring; his arms around my waist, mine around his neck and our lips fighting for domination. His tongue tasted a little like blood as he had just been fighting and it was turning me on.

His hands were under my shirt, gripping my waist as his mouth was telling me how much he wanted me.

Then suddenly we were naked. Still standing in the ring, but now our clothes were strewn around us. His hands were all over my body, leaving me trembling...

I opened my eyes to see that I was lying down. I was on a bed, with Daniel lying in front of me. I realised that I was dreaming about being in the ring, and a feeling of disappointment ran through me as I  woke up.

"Someone was having a good dream." He said, opening his eyes.

"Hmm?"

"You were groaning in your sleep. Whatever you were doing, you were enjoying it. Alot." He said. My face flushed with embarrassment at my perverted dream.

"I hope I was part of this dream." He said, moving closer to me.

"Maybe." I smirked. He gently slid his hand along my neck and pressed his lips against mine, leaving my body naturally melting into his.

His hands slid up the tshirt I was wearing, to grab my waist and I groaned into his mouth at his touch. I was still only wearing his tshirt and my bra and panties so I could feel him against me, while my fingers made their way to his hair and he pulled me on top of him again.

This was different from last night - more fire, more passion - I wanted to consume every part of him. Without giving it a second thought I sat up and grabbed the sides of my shirt, lifting it over my head and throwing it to the ground.

His mouth opened when he saw me now in just my underwear. He sat up to meet me and kissed me hard. His hands were caressing my back, sending goosebumps across my whole body.

Just as his mouth made contact with my neck again…

"Hey, Bro, what are you- ARGH! SORRY!"

The door slammed shut, taking my dignity with it. I jumped off him and hid under the covers.

"DUDE! What the fuck?! Dont just walk in!" Daniel yelled back before turning to me.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't know my brother was here." He said, taking my hand in his.

"That giant was your brother?!" I asked. I didn't get too much of a look at him due to the fact that I was diving under the covers to hide my half naked state, but he was a huge man.

"In the flesh." He said, look straight ahead; His brows furrowed with what I could tell was worry. I snuggled into him and kissed his cheek and he smiled a little.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"I dunno. But I do know that I wanna get out of here. Hey, you wanna go to the beach?" He suggested.

"I'd love too." I said, with a smile.

"Cool, okay. You go across to your room and get ready and I'll meet you at my truck in an hour?" He said.

"Perfect." I replied.

I changed back into my clothes, much to Daniel's disappointment, and climbed through to my room. I showered before picking out a black 2 piece bikini. I threw on a white wife beater and some jeans on top, followed by my Chuck Taylors and a cardigan. I grabbed a bag and put in a few things likes sunscreen, a towel etc.

Once I was done i made my way downstairs to see my aunt and uncle in the kitchen.

"Hey guys." I said, getting a glass of water.

"Honey, can we talk to you for a second."  My uncle said.

"Sure." I said, sitting next to him at the table.

"What's going on between you and Jake?" He asked. Obviously Jake hadn't told them.

"Honestly? He's being an ass." I told them.

"Maggie!" Aunt Tessie said.

"Im sorry, but he is. He doesn't like the fact that I'm friends with Daniel. He thinks that I'm going to get hurt. I understand he cares, but calling me a slut, isn't going to make me stop hanging our with Dan."

"He called you what?!" my uncle said.

"He tried to get me to choose between him and Dan, and when I refused he said 'once a slut always a slut'. So i punched him." My aunt and uncle looked at eachother.

"He told us the black eye was an accident; said he was elbowed on the soccer pitch." My aunt revealed.

"Nope. All me. Look I'm sorry I did it, it wasn't exactly mature, but I never thought he would ever say that to me. Hell, the guy was like my brother. At least he was. I don't know anymore." I said with a sigh.

"I dont understand why he would act this way.." My uncle said. "Why is it that you spending time with... Dan, is it? Why is it a problem for him."

"Did he ever tell you about Trudy?" I asked.

"Oh yes, that poor girl who died. You remember, honey - she was friends with Jake." Tessie said and my uncle nodded.

"Jake had feelings for her. She was on her way to see Dan when she died. So Jake blames him for her death. Dan says he thinks Jake is scared something will happen to me, which okay, I know he cares for me, but like I said to Dan, it doesn't give him an excuse to treat me the way he has been."

"I'm so sorry, sweetie. Listen, well talk to him, alright. And we'll get it all straightened out." My aunt said.

"Thanks aunt Tessie." I said, getting up and hugging her.

"What are your plans for the day?" My uncle asked.

"Dan and I are going to the beach."

"Okay, well have fun." He said.

"I will." I kissed them both on the cheek, grabbed my bag and left the house. I got to Daniel's truck just as he came out of his house.

"You ready?" He asked.

"Lets go."