Chapter 26
I cradled my forehead in my hand. “Vi.”
“Yes?” She sat upright on her knees.
“Vi.”
She giggled and guided my free hand underneath her skirt. Her underwear was drenched. “See how wet you make me?”
My fingers lingered there, exploring on top of the flimsy layer of her panties, but longing to burrow underneath.
She moaned and massaged her breasts, rocking her body ever so slightly.
“This isn’t helping,” I whispered. With great effort, I withdrew my hand. But then her scent was even closer, there all over my fingers. I sighed. It would be so nice to…
I shook my head, moved my laptop to the side, and stood. “I’m sorry, I can’t do this.”
Vi walked slowly backwards towards the guest bedroom, unbuttoning her blouse and exposing her perfect breasts along the way. When I didn’t move, she said, “I know you want to. What’s the issue?”
Of course she was right. The ache within me intensified at seeing her beautiful body, feeling her, smelling her…But I knew if things got too intense, it could be dangerous for her. And the one thing I was sure of: if I followed her to the bedroom, things would get very intense.
“I can’t risk hurting you,” I said quietly. “We both know what happened the last time I came.”
“Well maybe we can take it slow,” she said, as she walked back to me. She guided my hand to her chest and kissed me lightly on the neck. A shiver ran the length of my body. I gently squeezed her breast, so turned on. It felt like I could come at any moment.
“That’s taking it slow?” I so wanted her. It would be so easy to just give in…but then what would I do? Hope for the best, hope that my orgasm didn’t poof her brain?
“I can’t do this!” I broke away from her, my hands shaking.
“Do what?”
I looked up at the sound of Jay’s voice. He must’ve just teleported in.
“Nothing,” Vi said, as she closed her shirt shut and stormed off to the bedroom.
“Can’t fucking win, no matter what I do,” I murmured. “Please excuse me,” I said to Jay, and left for the bathroom. After I washed that intoxicating scent off my hands and splashed some water on my face, I rejoined Jay.
“What was that all about?” Jay said. “Felt like I interrupted something.”
“No, you didn’t. It’s fine.” I flashed a smile. “Vi said she would help us tonight.”
“Cool,” Jay said. “I guess we could go now if you want, it’s late enough.”
I nodded, eager to get it over with. “I’ll check on Vi, give me a second.”
In the bedroom, Vi was looking out the window. I walked over to her and gazed out myself. The view was nothing more than an alley way and another building.
“Look, I’m sorry about before,” I began.
She half-smiled, still focused on the neighboring building. “I know why. You’re worried about me, and that’s sweet.” She sighed. “Maybe I just need to find someone else to fuck.”
“I’m sorry,” I repeated, not knowing what to say. Telling her I did want her might just turn her on again, plus I was pretty sure she knew how I really felt.
“It’s okay, I’ll be all right.” She motioned toward the living room. “Is Jay freaked out? I know the last time he saw me naked he nearly had an aneurysm.”
I laughed. “I don’t think he saw anything this time.”
Vi straightened her posture. “So you guys ready to do this?”
I nodded and told her the hospital and room number. She poofed out without even saying goodbye.
I knew she understood, but it still felt like she was mad at me. Or maybe just frustrated—fuck, I was frustrated myself. Could so use a release…
Jay knocked on the open door. “You okay in here? It got quiet.”
“Yeah,” I said, then chuckled awkwardly. “No, not really.”
He took my hand in his, and the heat was comforting. “What’s wrong?”
“Everything.” I fought the tears that threatened to surface, feeling overwhelmed by it all: my power, Derek, disappointing Vi and the fear of disappointing Jay, once he discovered the truth about Alex. The truth about me.
Jay hugged me in a warm embrace. “Everything will be all right.”
The warmth of his hands on my back and his cheek next to mine was perfect. I suddenly felt a pang of jealousy. Why can’t I have a power like his, that actually helps people?
“Wish I could believe that,” I said, as I reluctantly withdrew from him. “Vi is scouting out the room. She should be back any minute.”
“I know you have a lot on your mind,” Jay said. “I’m here if you want to talk.”
“Thanks.” But talking was the one thing I didn’t want to do. Hadn’t done me any good so far.
Vi popped back in, outfitted in her slutty nurse’s uniform. I was instantly aroused once more, recalling her initial fantasy involving that outfit and me.
Jay just looked uncomfortable, averting his eyes as if she were naked. And truth be told, she might as well have been. Her getup seemed skimpier than the first time, but perhaps I was focusing on it more this time around. The shortness of her dress, exposing her muscular legs…her amazing cleavage and the way her ponytails cascaded into it… I shook my head, trying to focus. It was time to help Alex, not eyefuck Viola.
“The room is vacant, and Alex is asleep, I guess.” Vi said. “He was hooked up to all sorts of shit.”
“The guards are outside?” Jay asked.
“Hell if I know,” Vi said. “I didn’t look and risk getting caught.”
“Okay, we better go before someone checks in on him.” I thanked Vi and hugged her.
Then Jay and I teleported to the hospital. To save a married cop I fucked and put in a coma. If we didn’t get arrested first. Fuck me.