Page 19 of The Best Number
Tom runs the warm washcloth gently between my legs as he kisses my shoulder.
“Thanks,” I say, gazing up at him with a shy smile. “What’s up with Jack?”
He shrugs and then replies, “He’s scared of catching feelings. He’ll be okay soon—just needs some distance sometimes when he feels an emotion other than lust.”
I nod as a groan slips from my lips as Tom’s gentle caress sweeps over my skin with the washcloth. His gaze lands on mine. “How are you feeling, Cassidy? That was… a lot.”
“I’m good,” I offer reassuringly. “You’re right… it was a lot, but it was incredible.” And I mean every word. These two guys have given me the night of my life and plenty of inspiration formy latest book. “You’ve definitely earned the dedication in my book,” I tell him with a grin, and he smirks right back.
He’s an interesting one as I find him to be soft and caring before and after the sex, but tonight he’s been the more dominant one of the three of us. He controlled most of what has happened here. I sigh, glancing at the clock again, noticing that only a couple of minutes have passed since I last checked.
“I should get out of here. Give Jack and you some space,” I say as I start to sit.
“I think you should stay,” Tom tells me earnestly. “Jack will be fine when he’s had a breather and the cuddling after is my second favourite part.” He wiggles his brows and I can’t hold back my answering smile.
“Let’s see if Jack’s happy with that.”
“If Jack’s happy with what?” The man in question mumbles from the doorway as he walks back in with a sharing bag of crisps clenched between his teeth. He’s also carrying three large glasses of water. He doesn’t show any signs of self-consciousness strolling back in, naked as the day he was born.
“I invited Cassidy to stay longer,” Tom replies as he takes two glasses of water from Jack and I grab the crisps. “You know I like a cuddle.” Jack smiles wryly and looks between us both.
“Of course, stay, Cass. I’m not going to throw you out now I’ve had my fun. Let’s put super snuggler in the middle,” Jack suggests, making his way to the other side of Tom so he’s in the middle of the two of us.
A sense of relief washes over me. Jack seems to be more like his normal self now. And I have to admit, I’m glad to stay a little longer, rather than having to return to my cold bed in the middle of the night.
My eyelids grow heavy as the boys talk over my head. “Come on Cassidy, you look half asleep. Let’s get some rest.” Tom pullsme into his arms and presses a kiss to my forehead as I melt into his hug.
“This is the life,” Tom murmurs with a contented sigh as Jack flicks off the sidelights and we fall asleep, wrapped around each other.
I wake the next morning with a delicious ache between my thighs. The sun filters through the blinds and I figure that’s what has woken me. My attention focuses on the bed and the men I’m laying with. Tucked on my side, I’m curled against Tom, who is laying on his back. His face is relaxed as he gently snores. I look across to a sleeping Jack who isn’t curled up in the same way, but their bodies touch in several places.
I figure it’s still early, but when I look at the clock, I am surprised to see it’s after 8 am and I silently chuckle about the positive effects of a night spent with two handsome men.Perhaps I should do it more often.
I can’t help the grin that creeps onto my lips as I replay the events from last night in my mind. These two have been amazing, fulfilling each of the fantasies I mentioned when we planned the evening. We really gelled and I can now understand why polyamorous relationships work so well. The sex was incredible. And I have a feeling that if I was in a committed relationship with this pair, I wouldn’t want for anything. Not that this is where this is going. This was just a one-off, but I am so glad that I’ve experienced it and also grateful that we are planning to remain friends.
Needing the bathroom, I ease myself away from Tom and out of the bed. I watch them both for a moment and smile when I see Tom roll towards Jack and cuddle into him in my absence. He really is a snuggler—even in his sleep.
I make my way to the en suite and freshen up. As I wash my hands, I stare at my naked body in the mirror. My skin is glowing and I have a goofy smile on my face.Who knew mind blowing sex was the secret to happiness all along?
Although, I really should have brought something casual to wear this morning. I’m not sure what the etiquette is after a three-way with two men you consider friends, but I don’t want to tiptoe out on them before they are awake. And I don’t want to pour my body back into the blue skin tight dress I’d worn last night.
I turn to discover a charcoal-coloured robe on the back of the door. When I put it on, the velvety softness feels glorious against my skin and the fresh eucalyptus scent I often smell on Jack wafts towards me. I really hope he won’t mind me borrowing his stuff.
When I go back, they’re both still asleep, so I tiptoe out of the room into the lounge area.
I am scrolling mindlessly on my phone when a call comes in.What the hell is my ex doing trying to call me now?I remember the promise I’d made to myself that I’d return his calls today after I was chilled out from all the orgasms. But I figure now isn’t the time, and I firmly press the decline button.
I’m happily scrolling Pinterest looking for throuple inspiration when I hear the toilet in the bathroom flushing and then a few moments later Tom pads out, wearing cute checked pyjama bottoms and nothing else. His bare feet look scrumptious as he makes his way over to me.
“Good morning, Cassidy.” He leans over the back of the sofa to lean down and kiss me on the head.
“Good morning, Tom. How are you doing?”
His smile says it all. “Really good. You hungry?”
“I pilfered a cookie from the jar, but I could definitely eat something.”
“How about pancakes?” He strokes my hair, and I lean into his touch, relishing the caress.