Distract Me

Tuli

Once I’d regained my composure, I spilled everything to Jayce. His brows knitted together more and more as I went on, and the mention of Armand made him visibly angry.

By the time I finished, he looked like he was about to punch a wall. Good thing I was sitting on his lap.

“I’m gonna kick his ass.”

“That’s not the best idea,” I said. “You’re a teacher. He’s a student. Let’s not lose our heads.”

He let out a sigh. “I know we’re not together, but it was a real jerk move for him to care more about you sleeping with me than about you being upset.”

“Well, I didn’t tell him what happened, so he couldn’t have known how bad things were,” I pointed out.

Jayce sighed again. “I get it. That’s not what I should be focusing on, anyway.”

He held me close and stroked my hair. “I’m so sorry about your ferret, baby.”

I hugged him back. It felt so comforting to be held by him.

He kissed the top of my head. “Is there anything I can do to help?”

“I just need someone outside of my family to talk to, and right now, you’re the only one. I know we’re not on good terms,” I sighed, wishing I could forget about yesterday’s events, “but I need you right now. Please?”

Jayce nodded without a second thought. “Of course. I’ll always be there for you.”

He pulled me into another tight hug.

Jayce

Tuli ended up staying the night. I couldn’t say no. She was so upset, and it hurt me to see her like that.

More than it hurt to know she didn’t want to be with me.

When we woke up, she didn’t want to go to school.

“I need to be available in case they call me. They didn’t say when, so I can’t be busy. Besides, I’m a good student. Missing a day won’t hurt my grades.”

I didn’t argue. But I wasn’t about to leave her alone, so I emailed my students to let them know I wouldn’t be in class.

I’m sure they’d have a field day with that.

I made some mac and cheese and we sat on the couch, eating and watching ~The Santa Clarita Diet~.

That’s when her phone rang.

She pulled it out, her brows furrowing. I paused the show and watched as she answered the call.

“Hello? Yes, this is she.”

She was quiet for a moment, listening. “I see. But you still recommend surgery?...Okay. Yes, I’m okay with that. Thank you. Take care.”

When she hung up, she turned to me, tears welling up in her eyes.

“The problem is in his right adrenal gland. It’s not common, but when it does happen, it makes surgery difficult. It’s very close to a major vein. But the disease is getting worse. So surgery is the only option. I need to be there by six in the morning.”

My heart ached for her. “I’ll be there with you. I promise.”

She nodded, tears starting to fall.

“I need to call Megan,” she said, pulling up her friend’s number on her phone.

She put the phone back to her ear and waited.

“Hey. Yeah, I got the call. They said the right adrenal gland. I know. But they said the disease is close to spreading. We need to be there by six tomorrow morning. I want to, but let me ask.”

She turned to me.

“Would you mind if I stay the night again?”

I nodded. She turned back to the phone.

“Yeah, he said it’s fine. Oh…really?” She sighed. “Okay. Well, I’ll let you know how it goes.”

She hung up.

“So, neither Megan nor Daniel can make it. Their jobs won’t let them take tomorrow off. It will just be me.” Her voice cracked.

I took her hand and squeezed it. “No, it won’t. I’ll be there with you. Okay?”

She nodded, more tears streaming down her face. “I’m sorry,” she whispered.

I pulled her into my arms and stroked her hair. “There’s nothing to be sorry for.”

When she calmed down, she pulled away. Time seemed to stand still as I wiped the tears from her cheeks. “What’s wrong?”

“I…I want to do something to distract myself from what’s happening.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Like what?”

She reached out and started to unbutton my shirt. Surprised, I caught her wrists. “Is that really a good idea? I don’t think we should.”

“Please, Jayce. I need this.”

I sighed, looking at her. Her intense gaze was so compelling, I couldn’t resist.

I pulled her into my arms and kissed her, hard.

***

I collapsed on top of her after climaxing. I felt her lips in my hair, kissing me gently as her fingers ran through my hair.

I smiled softly and propped myself up on my elbows as I pulled out of her. I cradled her face and showered her with kisses.

“I love you, Tuli,” I murmured. “I’ll never stop loving you.”

She frowned, but didn’t say anything.

I looked at her with understanding, even though my heart ached. “It’s okay. I know you still need time. I just needed to say it.”

I got up. “Do you want to shower, or do you want me to clean you up?”

“Shower,” she murmured.

I gave a nod, guiding her towards the bathroom. She rested against the counter while I got the water running. I dipped my fingers in, testing the temperature until it felt just right. Then I turned to her.

She was staring off into the distance, lost in her own world. I cleared my throat, pulling her back to reality. Her eyes met mine and she blushed. I knew why.

“You were checking out my ass, weren’t you?”

“No, I wasn’t.”

I laughed. “You’re a terrible liar.”

She brushed past me, stepping into the shower. I followed her, watching as she stepped under the warm spray.

I grabbed the shampoo, working it into her hair. She let out a soft moan, and I felt a familiar stirring.

We’d just had sex, and yet here she was, turning me on again.

She took the shampoo from me, pouring some into her hand before working it into my hair.

I bit my lip, groaning as she massaged my scalp. I took her hands, moving under the shower head to rinse out the soap.

After the conditioner, I couldn’t take it anymore. I was aching.

I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her against me. Before she could react, I gently pressed my lips to hers.

She kissed me back, a soft moan escaping her lips as my hands found her ass. I took the opportunity to deepen the kiss, our tongues meeting in a heated dance.

I teased her with my tongue, hinting at what was to come.

Her hands found my hair, tugging gently. My cock brushed against her, and I felt a painful tightening. I needed her.

“Please, Jayce,” she moaned into my mouth.

In one swift move, I was inside her. I groaned into her mouth as she tightened around me. “Fuck, baby.”

I pressed her against the shower wall, thrusting into her. Her moans told me how much she was enjoying it, and I wanted to give her more.

With her arms wrapped around my shoulders, I was free to use one hand to tease her clit. She whimpered, tightening around me.

“Yes,” she moaned.

I felt a tightening in my balls as I thrust deeper into her. “I’m gonna come, baby,” I warned.

“Me, too.”

I kept teasing her clit until she screamed, her climax hitting her hard. I followed suit, grunting as I came.

Pleasure washed over me in waves, leaving me panting. I rested my forehead against hers, feeling her cling to me.

Once we’d caught our breath, I pulled her close. “Feeling better?” I asked softly.

She nodded. “A little.”

I pulled out of her, reaching for the body wash. “Let’s finish cleaning up.”