The Flame & The Phoenix - All The Gods Among Us - Part 1 & 2

Part One ~ 3 - What just transpired?

  “Katt come on! Let’s go sit and hydrate and enjoy the company of some hot men.” Le’Ann hollered in Katt’s ear over the music.

Katt stopped dancing and looked at Le’Ann smiling. She hugged her friend and smiled.

“Anything for you dear! I feel so calm and free and relaxed I am in for almost anything. Bring on the hottie!”

“You’re toasted and I like it but you might want to breathe. I want you to meet TJ finally. He is here.” She pointed to the Alpha male direction.

Katt’s face paled a little. 

“I can’t go over there. I had this crazy daydream fantasy about tall, dark and handsome over there, then I made an ass out of myself in front of the dreamy chestnut haired one. Please don’t make me ... oh hell ...  I know that smile Le’Ann…really? Fuck... Fine.” Katt relented.

Laughing at Katt’s fleeting breakdown, Le’Ann grabbed her hand and they headed towards the Alpha area in the back of the bar.  They were there standing regally and watching the girls walk towards them with such a look of question and awe in their eyes, Katt was more nervous with each step.  She looked at the gaggle of men wondering why they would want her company. So many gorgeous women in this world and she was to be entertained by such exquisite specimens of the opposite s*x? Hmmm she always heard magic came with a huge price when used…so she was sure there was some sort of magic involved with this night and the debt she was going to owe was to be larger than she could handle or afford.

TJ stood and extended a hand to each of them. 

“Welcome ladies. Everyone this is Le’Ann and her best friend Katt. Try to behave and make them feel at ease in our inner circle please.” He smiled warmly while kissing Katt’s hand and slipping an arm about Le’Ann’s waist.

“Nice to meet you again Katt. I am Brian.” He smiled warmly but with caution it seemed.

Katt looked at him more intently for a moment. She was as always, very uncomfortable with those she didn’t know, especially men.  But this man, his eyes, they seemed to talk to her and tell her it was all going to be just fine. She even expelled some nerves with a deep breath and release. Mustering up her inner strength and character she tried to be more free.

“Yes, good to see you again and nice to finally know your name since you failed to introduce yourself earlier.” She smiled with a hint of sarcasm and shook his outstretched hand.

The slight shock of electric caused her hand to twitch a little when their skin met. Brian’s face had a minor twinge of question when they touched. Almost as if he felt it too. Her mind was beginning to question when it was abruptly run over by the deep, sexy voice of Sebastian.

“Well those are some sexy freckles you have displayed for our pleasure lil Katt. Thank you for letting me gaze upon them so I might hold them in my mind for later use."

As if her fear was shot away completely in a wave of arrogance and strength, Katt responded quickly.

“Interesting. They are displayed for my pleasure not yours and while you are welcome to ogle at them keep in mind any time you use them, real or imaginary, it will cost you later.” She smiled smugly with her blue eyes shining.

Laughter erupted from the group of men as Sebastian stood dumbstruck by her candor. He looked down on her with a curious smile and one c****d eyebrow.  

“I will remember to ask then, my lady before I dream about anything touching the sacred freckles and wishing to know how they tasted.”

“You are so crude Sebastian! Geezus. Lay off and get her a Bourbon and Coke with a lime.” Brian said shaking his head and rolling his eyes.

“Thank you Brian. And while you are at it Sebastian, get me a water too.” She winked at Brian and turned a whole hearted smile towards Sebastian.

“What the…really? f*****g fine. I will be the b***h tonight and fetch drinks.” Sebastian downed the rest of the beer in his hand and headed for the bar.

“Is he always such an uncouth asshat?” Le’Ann whispered to TJ.

“Yes he can be but I have never seen him react so sexually towards a woman that fast. Usually he is the charmer with wit and touch of sarcasm but more to get attention and intrigue. It’s like he was lunging at her naked body trying to devour her. He must have a not so great girlfriend in the sack right now.” TJ laughed and sat on the red oversize fireside chair, pulling Le’Ann to his lap.

 They sunk into the depth of the chair together. The sides coming up high enough that you couldn’t see anything from the rib cage down. It was full, luxurious and comfortable enough for two to sit in together uninterrupted but still part of the group. 

As Le’Ann sat with her back leaned against TJ’s chest she was aware of her wetness from only hugging and kissing the cheek of this attractive male. She could feel the slight pulsing of him under her thin skirt and nearly see through panties. Slowly running her hands down the outside of each of his thighs his chest rose with a swift intake of air. Gradually running her hand back up his thighs she could feel his shifting.

“Little lady, you might want to be careful what you do. I am a man of great self-control but even I am not impervious to some things. Your scent alone could drive the sanest man senseless. Tread lightly. I beg you.”

Leaning her head back to rest on his shoulder so she was looking at the beams and silver ducts, she closed her eyes and softly said something he wasn’t expecting.

“Perhaps you begging me isn’t the best idea. I have wanted to hear you ask me so intimately for something, anything…Maybe a shift of my hips slightly, back and forth, will give you more of an idea of what I can’t get out my mind every time we are close.”

She moved her hips in soft interchanges to and fro. It wouldn’t be visible in this darkened bar until someone was truly focused only on their actions. TJ heightened his breathing with slow intakes and released trying to calm the s****l arousal that was mounting with each movement she made. Her hands continued to slowly run up and down his thighs. Even though the jeans he could almost feel the sensation of her skin on his.  TJ’s mind revelled into the movements and passions his soul was screaming out to this woman he vowed, for whatever reason, to respect and not touch. With closed eyes he leaned his face forward to bury into her hair and neck, taking her scent in, his hips began to rise and fall ever so softly to meet her recurring crusades. His c**k ached to be plunged into a release he had longed to feel with her for such a long time.

His hands slid down her thighs and back up again so the skin of his fingertips and palms met the bareness of her thighs. As Le’Ann stared at the ceiling she saw the room begin to spin as his skin touched hers releasing more hot liquid into her already drenched underclothing. Lifting her skirt discreetly his hands found way to her inner thighs slightly spreading her legs apart a little more.  He didn’t touch her wetness but brushed his hands as she moved more forcefully on top of him until they were both breathless. 

Her head leaning into his more, his lips found her neckline and lightly kissed as she felt as if she might just lose her mind and her breath in the same moment. His hand pressed and slid on her thighs creating enough pressure and pleasure that she knew his mind was only thinking of truly being inside her. She whispered into the air.

“This could be so incredible.”

“This will be so incredible. And I will know you in every way possible my love. Just not here and not tonight. I will taste you, take you and make your mind spin in circles of ecstasy until you can no longer comprehend the need to breathe.”

His voice was deep, sultry and so unreal in its sensations, her legs shook and his body started to quiver. In the same time, she could feel the ripples of his six pack across her back. She knew they were both close to climax. The mutually wanted the universe to explode in time with their love making that was happening with clothes on.

“TJ! Man…. Are you f*****g sleeping over there?” 

The revelry of two souls colliding in a reciprocated tempo of devoted s****l desire and need ended. As quickly as it started it was over and they both sat trying to subtly catch their breath.

“WHAT Sebastian? I am not asleep I was listening to music with a sexy woman sitting in my lap!” TJ answered.

Sebastian was a bit taken aback with TJ’s hostility. He was usually much more laid back. Raising an eyebrow, Bas handed Katt her Bourbon Coke with lime and set a bottle of water on the table next to her stool. 

“Here woman. Enjoy it.” He had a blank expression.

Katt wasn’t sure how to take such an over animated attitude, seemingly from nowhere. She turned her stool and looked up at Sebastian who was now standing directly in front of her.  Taking both her hands she grasped his hands and softly kissed the inside palms of each one. His hands were overtly warm and soft. For such a harsh personality she didn’t expect such smoothness. She then stood and released his hands. Taking his face in her hand she pulled him down to her face level and kissed his forehead leisurely with intent.  He didn’t have time to resist or even realize what was happening. The shock of her actions was too much for him to process quickly and apply a rash reaction. Before releasing his face Katt kept nose to nose with Sebastian and rest her forehead on his looking directly into his eyes.

“You would never be my drink b***h, I appreciate you getting me them and hope you know my freckles and myself thank you.”

Releasing his face without waiting for a reaction she smiled to herself while sitting back into her stool and taking a hearty sip of her alcoholic pick-me-up.  She had swiveled her stool around again so she was not able to see his face or reaction. It was what he needed to gently, sweetly be put in his place without time to react. Katt was damn proud of herself in that moment and tried not to chuckle out loud.

Brian stood still as a statue. What had just transpired? Did this little woman of insignificant size just take down the beast that was his brother? It was hard for Brian to not laugh or clap or cheer at the sheer braveries this raven haired being had just caused to transpire. Forever would Brian remember this, no matter how many life times had passed, no one, especially a woman had been able to awestruck Sebastian. It was priceless, it was hilarious and it was about damn time.

Corbin, the platinum blonde male of noteworthy size and sway spoke quickly in Brian’s direction.

“INCOMING. Bas’ b***h is here and she just saw what happened.” He sighed and excused himself to the bar, followed by Jerod his redheaded friend.  

Morgan was tall, lean, bitchy and truly disagreeable to be around. She had been Sebastian’s “girlfriend”, more like f**k buddy, for about 4 months now and no one could stand her in the same space for too long. She had a jealous streak a mile long and had claws to match.  No one understood why Sebastian kept her around other than she must be the best lay he had ever had or the fact that she was as abrupt and arrogant as he was, created a bit of attraction. No matter what the reason even Brian cringed as she spoke loudly.

“Excuse me little girl, what the hell are you doing putting your hands, much less your lips on my boyfriend? You better remedy your answer with what I want to hear or you, me and the parking lot are going to have a rumble.”

Katt turned with a shocked look on her face. Was this person serious? A “rumble”? Katt hated confrontation but with alcohol coursing through her and the adrenaline rush from just handling Sebastian and his brashness, she was in no mood to be messed with tonight. Katt was kind of on a high like no other. 

“I am sorry; to whom do you speak? The only child I see is the one standing before me making an ass out of herself.” Katt stated calmly, subtly as she turned around in the stool to meet eyes with this female.

“I am speaking to your little fat ass. I don’t know where you get off touching and kissing my boyfriend in any way.  Now I will have to wash him and disinfect the stench of your ugliness from him.”

Brian stood and started to speak but the quick hand in the air ceased his movement or voice swiftly. TJ and Le’Ann were now intently watching and he was holding Le’Ann down from interfering.

Sebastian was still in some shock from Katt’s actions and didn’t seem to want to interject in this beginning of a cat fight.  He turned his eyes to Brian as if for the first time in his life, he didn’t know what to do? Defend his girlfriend? Stick up for the lil fireball that struck him so swiftly he still hadn’t recovered?

Standing to her feet, Morgan had a good four inches on Katt’s shorter frame but it mattered not in that moment.

“Let me tell you something, you pretentious cow! My response and touching Sebastian was neither improper or out of line considering the way he spoke to and treated me earlier. I, in no way, dropped him to the ground and pillaged his manhood in the best s*x of his lifetime. I simply thanked him with words and a kiss on the forehead. If you are so insecure that no other female can even breath in his direction, perhaps the jealousy you have is really insecurity of yourself. Get over yourself and before you walk around calling other people ‘fat asses’ or anything else degrading, make sure you can not only best them with strength but wit as well. Now, take your “man” and your ugly personality and get the f**k out of my face. You are ruining my night and my buzz and I promise you, if you push the issue your ass will be laid out on the floor begging for death!”

Katt’s gaze was unusually petrifying. Her eyes seemed to be brighter almost like on fire. Her face and demeanor remained calm but you could feel the energy surging from her, even feet away.  Brian waited to intervene. For whatever reason this little spit fire had caught his attention and he enjoyed everything she emitted from personality, to scent, to wit. She was a paradox and the fact that Sebastian was put in his place so quickly didn’t hurt Brian’s fascination either.

“I …You stupid...” Morgan stammered.

“Morgan, I think it best if you just leave before you find out if she is serious and capable.” TJ said with resolve.

Morgan looked at everyone, one by one. Her gaze stopped suddenly on Sebastian’s face. 

“Are you going to let some little slut talk to me like that lover?”

“First, she isn’t a slut. I was rude and out of line and she put me in my place with grace and dignity, which is more than I can say for the way you are presently acting. And Second, I never want to see or hear from you again Morgan. Take your leave before I have you removed. I would never be seen with someone so immature and childish.” His voice cold, firm and demanding.

Morgan was still. She stood looking at him in disbelief and awe. We all waited to see her reaction and his.  She pulled her purse tight to her shoulder and with a huff walked off mumbling something about assholes and bitches. 

“You alright bro? That wasn’t very much like you.” Brian asked.

“I am fine. I am heading home. This night was one piece of weird s**t after another.” With that being said Sebastian downed the last of a beer, Hand clasped and hugged Brian in that brotherly way.

As he started to stride off he stopped abruptly and turned Katt to face him. Without a word or reason he kissed the top of her head and placed his hand on her shoulder for a moment.  Without another word he headed out the door home.

“I didn’t mean to cause that but I will not let anyone but my closest friends call me a fat ass.” Katt snickered nervously.

“Katt, she was out of line and you were perfect. Don’t worry of such things, seriously we are ALL better off without Morgan around. “

TJ cleared his throat as he stood holding up Le’Ann next to him. Evidently the alcohol had started to kick in with her system and with whatever they were doing in that chair had taken all sense of gravity from her being.

“I am going to take her home. Since Bas was all of our rides can you take Brian home Katt?”

“Umm sure I can ... if that is ok with you... Brian?”

“Thank you but I don’t want to put you out. I can take a cab if you would like. But yes TJ take Le’Ann home and remember manners with drunk women please?” Brian snickered.

“Honestly Brian you are so uncivilized sometimes” TJ chuckled, “I would never, especially not to this one.” He winked at Brian as if it was some unspoken reasoning behind his comment.

“Well then it’s just you and me Brian, shall we go? Stay a bit? I will be taking you home, I will not have you taking a cab because of my words and actions.”

“Let’s just go. If you don’t mind, we can stop and grab some food? Sebastian will likely be starving and grumpy. I could use some food too. Is that too much running around for you? I know you have been drinking a little bit this evening.”

“Mmhmm, yes I have a little bit too many shots than my normal evening but if you want to drive where we need to go until I get to your house, that is fine.” She held up the keys to her Silver Rubicon Jeep.

His smile was still electrifying somehow. She smiled back and looked at the ground. Just as he lightly touched the small of her back to lead her out the door his phone blew up in a cascade of song. Thirty Seconds of Mars blared This is War loudly from his pocket.

“Dammit…” he grabbed the phone. “Hello? Oh. Hey.”

They continued to walk out the door and Katt led the way to where she had parked the vehicle. It was unseasonably cold that night. For March it was normally a bit warmer in Texas but there was a weird snap of cold that came out of nowhere about a week ago. It was like in a movie, where the unseasonably cold weather hits right before the disaster. The thought made Katt chuckle. As they got to the Jeep, took the keys from Brian’s hand and tried not to listen to his conversation but she could clearly hear a female voice on the other end.  Using the unlock button she opened the driver’s side door and let Brian climb in. Careful not to say anything while he was on the phone she leaned in front of him, slipped the key in the ignition and pointed to the stick shifter out of the floorboard. He smiled and motioned for her to get in.

“Look Liz, I am not in the mood tonight, it is late and you thought it more important to go out with your girlfriends tonight. I am going to get some food, take it home to Bas and then relinquish my friend’s car back to them since Bas left me stranded.” Oh why did he say that, he thought.

“NO. I don’t need you to come. I will talk to you tomorrow. Have a good night Liz.” Brian sighed as he hung up the phone and slipped it in the cup holder.

He looked about the Jeep as he started it.

“Sorry bout that. Hey this is a nice Jeep. So clean and it smells fantastic. Hmmm, not what I would have expected you to drive.” He smiled and backed out of the space.

“Well thank you, it is the scent of sage and sandalwood, my favorite. Wait,” she tittered, “What the hell did you think I would drive? A little Toyota Corolla?”

His look was serious and he glanced at her saying nothing. 

“Geezus, really? I am nothing like that! I like outdoors and hunting and more… well… masculine type activities I guess.  I am not that shopping, let’s go to the mall and touch a million friggin things, kinda girl. Don’t get me wrong I am feminine but geez…a small compact girly car?? That’s it I am getting a Mohawk!” She half laughed.

“Well I don’t think you need to go that far…” he at this point was laughing too.  “You just are well spoken, well put together, cute, petite and so forth. It was either a compact girly car or a sports car that was flashy and you aren’t quite that arrogant.” He grinned satisfactorily with himself.

Damn he is handsome. I could just sit in his lap and help him release that stuffy pent up persona he had earlier. Oh my goddess what the hell are you thinking Katt? What like he can hear me talk to myself? Oh f**k I am talking to myself in my head now. Great. 

“So who is Liz?” Mood killer 101 enabled.

“What? Oh…she is my girlfriend. Well she is someone I have dated for a little while now. Why?”

“Curiosity always gets the Katt?” She tried to play it off.

“That’s cute. So tell me what’s your significant other’s name?”

“I am…single.”

“Interesting pause there. You aren’t sure or want to be and aren’t?” He drove so fast and accurately but with such smooth transitions in gears it was almost supernatural.

“I was just realizing when I was answering I haven’t had a boyfriend in years. Just took me to pause is all.”

“I find that hard to believe. You are beautiful, smart, well spoken… the freckles alone are enticing…”

She blushed and didn’t know what to say from there. She was sitting here in a car with the brother of the man she had an intense s****l fantasy about only hours ago and also just recently pictured herself riding him as he drove her car.

Geezus Katt. Stop!

“Here we are. You ever been to this diner? I know it looks like a hole in the wall but I swear the food is the best ever.  You hungry? My treat.”

She couldn’t do much more than nod her head yes.