Temptations Box Set books 1 & 2 (13 page)

"Please have a seat." I walked over to the brown leather couch and sat down. I saw that Riley had Super Mario Brothers on pause on the screen.

"I love that game!" I blurted. Riley just chuckled.

"I'll go get Woody for you be right back."

"Thank you."

Riley walked down the hall to a bedroom off to the left and knocked. I heard him say "hey Woody dude you have a hot blonde out here wanting to talk to you." I heard Woody reply "If it's Cindy or Mindy tell them to get lost. I don't want to see them."

"Dude it's not one of the double mint twins.  This girl is way hotter." I blushed some not knowing if he was telling the truth or just pulling Woody's chain. Next thing I knew Woody pulled open the door so fast Riley almost fell inside the room.  I giggled I couldn't help it.

Woody marched up to me with shock on his face and maybe fear in his eyes? "Krystal what is it. Is Connor and Heather okay? Is it the baby?"

I held up my hand. "Slow down there cowboy. They are all fine." I could see the relief come over him just as fast as the fear hit him.  He truly cares what happens to them.  That's a true friend right there. What a great guy.

"Well, then what can I do for you Krystal?" Woody still had some concern on his face. That's so sweet.

I took a deep breath. "Woody, I was hoping I might be able to stay here for a while until I find a place of my own."

Woody looked confused. "Why would you want to stay here?"

I took another deep breath and told Woody the whole story about me walking in on Jerry and Tara today.  By the end of the story I was in tears and on Woody's lap.  He brushed my hair out of my eyes and looked at me.

"Krystal, I am so sorry this happened to you. Do you want me to kill the bastard for you? Because I will if you need me to." Shit he is so sweet.

I just shook my head. "No he isn't worth it. So you see I need a place to stay. I can't go back there and I can't bother Heather and Connor at the moment. I was hoping Connor's old bedroom was still open." I looked up at him with hope and desperation in my eyes.

"Of course you can stay here."

"Oh thank you Woody!"  I couldn't help it I was so happy I flung my arms around his neck and kissed him quickly on the lips.

"Hey now wait a minute here. Where's my kiss?" Riley chimed in.

Laughing I got to my feet and walked over to him and gave Riley a hug and a quick peck on the lips. "Thank you so much." I turned back around to look at Woody and what I saw surprised me.  Was that the look of jealousy?  As quickly as it was there it was gone. Must have been my imagination.

"So what are your plans for your husband?" Riley asked.

"Well, this all happened so fast I really have thought about it yet but, I imagine I will have to get my marriage annulled.  I am not planning on staying married to the asshole that is for sure." I looked over at Woody and saw a look of hope. That can't be right. I just shook it off. It has been a long day.

"Um can one of you handsome men show me where I will be sleeping tonight I really could use a nap."

"Oh sure" both Riley and Woody said at the same time.

I just laughed how cute. Woody shoved Riley out of the way. "I'll show her." He growled. I couldn't help but, smirk he is too cute.  Riley looked like a sad puppy that was just kicked.

  I placed my hand on his shoulder and said, "Don't worry Riley you can show me the rest of the place after my nap." I winked at him.

Riley smiled "Anytime Krystal. Just let me know."

"Will do" and I leaned over and gave him a soft peck on the cheek.  I swear I heard Woody growl behind me. What got up his butt?

"This way" he growled. 

Woody took me to the first room on the right. The room was small but, it was perfect for sleeping it truly was all I needed.  A queen size bed sat in the center of the room and a dresser was off to the left.  A good size closet to the right. Yep it was perfect.

With tears in my eyes I turned to Woody. "Thank you so much Woody! You have no idea what this means to me."

"It's aright Krystal. I would do anything for you."

Somehow I knew he meant that.  I just smiled up at him and said, "Thanks."

I turned and shut the door and lay on my new bed and started to cry.

What the hell was that douche bag thinking? How the fuck could he cheat on Krystal? Now, I haven't met her sister but, Krystal is amazing. Anyone with eyes and a brain can see that. I guess her husband doesn't have either. I laughed to myself. What a fucking moron. I walked back out to the living room to see what Riley was up to.

"Hey dude I'm sorry I should have asked you if it was cool with you that Krystal stays here." Please say it is. I would hate to have to tell her to leave when she got up.  Fuck it even if he says he isn't cool with it I will make him be.

"Looks like a lot of thinking going on up there." Riley chuckled. "Nah man I don't care if that hot chick stays here. I know that is what Connor would have wanted us to do."

"That hot chick has a name and she is going to be our roommate so hands off." I want to be the only one to touch her.

Riley held his hand up. "whoa Back off man I was just kidding I could tell by the look on your face you like this girl I just wanted to see how far I could push it. I guess not very far but, I will let you know though if she does seem interested in me and not you, I will go for it."

I growled, "No you won't!"

"Okay man whatever you say."  Riley laughed.

I took a deep breath to calm myself. "Besides dude she just left her husband she isn't ready to have us hit on her right now." I hope he would buy that and back the fuck off.

"Yeah your right man but, I don't mind being her rebound fuck though." Riley said with a smirk. All I could do is growl my protest and head to bed.

I awoke the next morning early I wanted to make Krystal breakfast.  She disserved it after everything she has been through. Besides I wanted her to feel welcome here and wanted. It would after all be a nice change to have a women living here. 

I pulled out the eggs and milk and started to whip up a batch of scrambled eggs. I know not the hardest thing in the world to make but, easy enough.  I pulled out some ham that was made the other day and started to dice it into miniature squares to toss in as well. Then I pulled out some sharp cheddar cheese. That should help dress it up some.  Hmm this doesn't seem like enough what else to make... Oh, I could make some waffles. She doesn't have to know that all I had to do was put them in the toaster. For some reason that put a smile on my face.

The moment the waffles popped up Krystal came out of her room. "Something smells good"

"Yeah I thought you could use some breakfast." Fuck she looked like shit but, I wasn't going to say that.  Her sandy blonde hair was in a rat's nest.  Her exquisite lavender eyes were swollen and red from crying. I was pissed. How the fuck could this guy hurt her like this. None of this I was able to say but, I felt it none the less.

"Here please sit down. I'll fix you up a plate." I turned to get the waffles and realized my mistake.  I forgot to get pull them out of the toaster before she saw them.

"How did you know Eggos are my favorite?" She giggled.

I didn't know what to say to that. I felt stupid but, I at least tried right? That does count for something. I just smiled "You got me I can't really cook much."

"It's cool I'm just so happy that I didn't have to cook this morning with everything going on.  I didn't really get much sleep last night."

"I understand go ahead and eat then I will show you were to get the towels and wash clothes for a shower." God I shouldn't be thinking of her in the shower.

"I look that bad huh?" She laughed.

"You look amazing." I meant it too. I really liked everything about her.  The way she bites her lips when she is smiling is just to freaking adorable.

"Thanks but, you don't have to do that."

I was confused what is she talking about? "Do what?" I asked.

"Lie to me. You don't have to. I know I look like a train wreck at the moment." She took a deep breath like she was trying to find the right words. "Just don't okay?" she finally got out.

I was shocked. I wouldn't of said it if I didn't mean every word. I walked around the counter and turned the stool she was sitting on to face me. I grab her shoulders and leaned in.  Staring into her beautiful eyes. "I won't lie to you Krystal. You are so fucking amazing and you have no clue do you?"

Krystal pushed back looking shocked and stun that I would think of her like that.  But, it is true. I don't care that her hair is a mess and she has red puffy eyes and black mascara marks running down her face. She is so fucking beautiful to me it hurts. I took a deep breath trying to figure out my wording. But, all I could do was stare at her nibbling her lips. "You have to stop doing that." I growled.

"Doing what?" She said cautiously. 

"Nibbling your lips unless you want me to start to nibble them for you." I said with my sexy deep voice.

Krystal gasped, "Why would you want to do that Woody?"

God she was so freaking clueless. "Because I wanted to kiss you ever since that night Connor and I stripped for you and Heather.  I have never seen anyone as beautiful as you."

Krystal shook her head. "No that can't be right. Why didn't you say anything then?"

"Really Krystal you have no clue why I wouldn't confess to you what I thought of you. You were married for crying out loud. What would it of done?" I can't believe I just told her all of this and I was just telling Riley last night to back off because she just lost her husband and sister all in one day. Shit I'm such an asshole.  I can't even follow my own advice.

Krystal looked down at her hand in her lap and said, " I'm still married Woody."

I said the only thing I could think of. "He doesn't deserve you Krystal." And I quickly stole a kiss from her before she could object.  At first it was one sided but, then I felt her let go and deepen the kiss.  I felt her lips separate and I took my chance and plunged my tongue in dancing with hers. I heard her let out a cute little moan and God I loved it. All I could think was thank God she wanted me too.  Then I gave her even more passion and held the nap of her neck making sure she wasn't going anywhere.

"Oh I hope I 'm not interrupting you two."

I growled, "Get lost Riley."

"No, Riley's right. This isn't right. Not right now anyways. I'm a mess and I don't know what I want please forgive me" and she ran back to her room.

"Fuck are you happy now dude!" I snapped.

"Whoa back down dude. Krystal was hurt pretty badly yesterday you can't just throw yourself at her."

"Fuck that was good advice dude."

"I know you pretty much said that same thing last night but, in different words. What did you think I came up with shit like that? I would have been banging her already if it was up to me."

I grabbed an egg and launched it at Riley's head. "HA!" that made me feel better.  The look on Riley's face was priceless. The nasty yellow yoke started to slide down his red hair and into his left eye. "Oh that is so freaking sick."

All I heard was a growl before Riley tackled me to the kitchen floor.  He had me pinned so fast it was crazy.  With one hand free Riley grabbed the eggs off the counter and started to smash the rest of them in hair and on my face. "Fuck dude Stop!" I screamed.

Krystal came running into the kitchen only to stop short at what we probably looked like to her.  "What the hell are you two doing?"

"Payback" Riley snarled.

"Get off of him Riley. God how old are you two anyways?" I was able to get one arm free during Riley's hesitation.

"Two" we both said in unison.  Then I swung with all my might and rolled Riley to the floor letting all the eggs slide off of my head and onto him.  The next thing I knew Krystal had both Riley and I by the ears pulling us apart.

"Stop this right now you two. You guys are old enough to play nicely. Grow the fuck up and clean up. "Wow! I was amazed. I didn't realize she had all that in her.  Fuck she would be a good mother some year.  Hell why am I thinking about that now?  I felt foolish.

"I'm sorry Krystal. Your right."

"You don't need to apologize to me Woody you need to say sorry to Riley." The look she gave me told me all I needed to know I better do this or else.

"Riley I'm sorry I threw an egg at you." I can't believe I just did that.

"Ha I can't believe you are so freaking wiped already."

"Oh you better start running."

Riley bolted and Krystal grabbed the back of my shirt stopping me. "Go get cleaned up. I'll clean in here." Fuck I felt really guilty. I didn't want her to have to clean up my mess.

"I can clean up when I get out. Don't worry about it."

"I can handle it Woody. I do know how to clean."

I lifter her chin up to look at me. "I know that you can clean but, this is my mess and I don't want you to have to clean it. Please don't I give her my most pathetic look I could?