Gamble on Love

Chapter Twelve

Ever since the double date, which was just over a month ago, Lucas and I have been inseparable. The more time I spend with him, the more I end up liking him. Currently we're all hanging out by the pool in Jesse and Lucas's house (indoor pool of course. It's too fucking cold in England to ever use an outdoor pool, even in summer).

Arms wrap around me from behind, a voice whispering in my ear, "Hey beautiful."

I lean back into Lucas's body, smiling. "Hey there."

"I haven't seen you around here before."

"Oh really? I just started coming here."

"Lucky for me." His lips trail across my shoulder.

Jesse look over at us, her face scrunching up in disgust. "We aren't like that are we?" She asks her boyfriend.

Callan smirks. "Nah, we're more cool than them."

It's no surprise they get along so well. They're both as cocky as each other. "Fuck off Finch."

"Language Rain!" Callan sticks his middle finger up at Lucas.

"CANNONBALL!" Raiden screams before jumping into the pool.

"RAIDEN YOU DICK YOU SOAKED MY TOWEL!" Jesse screams.

He grins at her. "Whoops?"

"You're gonna get it!" Jesse threatens, slowly stalking towards the pool.

Raiden gulps. "Oh shit." Frantically, he starts swimming towards the opposite end of the pool.

"You ain't escape me!" Jesse jumps into the pool and starts swimming ater Raiden.

"RAE HELP ME!" Raiden screams at me.

Lucas, Callan and I all burst out laughing as Jesse reaches Raiden and jumps on his back, shoving his head underwater and holding it under, smirking proudly at us.

"I'm dating a psycho." Callan whispers.

Lucas nods in agreement. "I think even Kitty and Missy are less psycho than my twin sister."

"Kitty and Missy?" My voice is filled with jealousy.

"They're sluts that Lucas and Callan fucked." Jesse informed me, her face full of contempt.

I stiffen in Lucas's embrace, and he rubs my arms. "Don't worry baby I only have eyes for you." Lucas coos.

"Uh yeah what he said." Callan points to Lucas, gulping in fear from the look on Jesse's face. I can't help but smile. Jesse and Callan are just goals.

I must have said the last sentence aloud as Raiden suddenly resurfaces, screaming "JELLAN FOREVER!"

How the fuck did he hear me? I turn to look at Jesse. "You guys have a ship name?"

She rolls her eyes. "Yes."

Callan winks at me. "She loves it really."

"I can tell." I tease.

Raiden climbs out of the door, a pout on his face. "I'm going to go shower. Where I won't be surrounded by a murderer," He glares at Jesse. "And traitors." His glare turns to me.

I shrink backwards into Lucas's arms, whispering, "Save me!"

Lucas tightens his arms around me. "Don't worry baby, I'll protect you."

Raiden shakes his head at us before grabbing his towel and stomping off, then slips on the floor. We all burst out laughing. He slowly gets up, sticks his middle finger at us, and very slowly makes his way out into the main house.

"Oh I love him." Jesse gasps out. 

"But you love me more." Callan smirks.

Nodding slowly, Jesse says, "Sure."

Callan stalks towards her. Jesse shrieks and also heads out, slowly so she doesn't fall to the same fate as Raiden.

"And then there were two." Lucas mock growls, biting my neck.

I laugh at his impatience, turning to face him. He immediately presses his lips to mine, pushing me back and climbing on top of me. His hands graze lightly over my boobs before trailing back down to grab my arse.

I push against his chest as I feel him get excited. "Lucas."

He pulls away, rolling to lay on his side next to me. "Sorry. You drive me crazy Rae."

"Am I making it too... hard for you?" I giggle at the look he gives me. 

"I'll be back." He gets up and heads out, probably to sort himself out.

I sit up and gaze at the pool, remembering the conversation I had with my parents earlier.

******************Flashback********************

I head downstairs, and find my parents waiting at the kitchen table for me.

"Who is that boy you've been spending a lot of time with recently?" Dad demands.  

"Lucas. Why?" I narrow my eyes suspiciously at them.

"We want to met him." Mum says.

I blink at them. "Seriously? And why the fuck would I do that?"

"Language." Mum hisses.

"Because we are your parents and you are living under our roof so you do as we say. Understand?" Dad snaps.

Glaring at them, I nod sharply. "Yes."

"This Friday. Seven o'clock. No negotiating." Dad orders.

"Is that all?" They both exchange looks and nod. "Good." I storm back up to my room, slamming my bedroom door shut behind me.

******************Flashback ends********************

I'm so absorbed in my thoughts I don't realise that Lucas has returned. "Rae what's up?"

I sigh. "My parents want to meet you." I blurt out.

"When?" Lucas asks.

"Friday at seven."

"Tell them I'll be there." He says firmly. I want him and he takes my hands in his. "It'll be okay Rae. Jesse is my twin sister; if I can handle her I can handle your parents."

"I don't care what they think about you. It won't change anything." I sigh.

He frowns at me, his blue eyes staring into my brown ones. "What is it you're worried about then Rae?"

I look down at the floor before meeting his gaze. "What you'll think of them, and consequently me."

"Oh Rae. I've already seen them in action and I'm still here. You're you, not your parents." I've never seen Lucas this serious before.

Slowly, I nod, pretending I believe him. "Okay."

So why do I feel like we're on borrowed time? 

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A/N: Since the previous chapter was so short I decided to be nice and update another. I know I'm amazing 😉

The squad is back together woo!

Which couple do you guys prefer so far: Jesse and Callan or Rae and Lucas?

Please vote and comment as usual!