Tangled In Blue

First

CORBYN’S POV

I had just turned off the shower faucet when I heard a knock at the door, “Corbyn? Are you decent?” My mother asked from the other side. “Blue is here. Can she come in or should she wait downstairs?” I usually showered with the connecting door slightly open, so if anyone came in...

I grabbed a towel from the rail and quickly wrapped around my waist. “Just give me a moment-”

“Too late!” Blue stuck out her tongue when she burst in unannounced. “Oh my, my my...look at you innocent...” she let out a low whistle as she stared at me from head to toe.

“Blue-”

“Is this what you’ve been hiding under your clothes Innocent?” she ran her tongue slowly over her lips and swallowed hard. “You make me want to turn you into a-gosh! You have a hot body! Like seriously!” she trailed her fingers along my defined abs before she threw herself on my bed. “Hurry up and get ready before I devour you with my eyes...or something else...” she stretched out her hands and wiggled her fingers.

“You need help,” I rolled my eyes and as I rummaged through my drawers, looking for a pair of boxers. She yanked the towel and left me standing there just as I was on the day I was born. I felt my cheeks heat.

“Nice!!!” she said. “Now we’re even,” she smirked as she threw the towel to the other end of the room.

“Really Laura-Jane? Was that really necessary?” I contracted my brows and lowered the corners of my mouth, giving her a look of disapproval.

“Totally necessary, if it puts that look on your face,” she tweaked my cheek and looked irritatingly pleased with herself. “Not to say it was worth it...” Her gaze roamed freely up and down my taut body. “Sexy baby, you drive me crazy...” she started to sing.

I didn’t bother covering myself up-I mean what was the point? She had already seen all of me anyway. I retrieved my boxers from the drawer and put them on without turning around. “It wasn’t my fault that your towel caught on the door handle and then you tripped over your rug in your birthday suit, just as I walked in.”

“Fact is you saw me naked innocent.”

“For a split second-”

“Not true. You stood at the door with your jaw hitting the ground-then you laughed. Then you walked out,” she narrated the ordeal again.

“You have to admit it was funny though..” I laughed as I pictured her sprawled on the floor. I stepped over to the closet and looked for something to wear.

“Need help with that?” she said as she slipped off the bed and came to stand next to me. She pushed the clothes along the rail and bit down on her lower lip as she concentrated on the task at hand.

She unhooked my black checked shirt from the rail and thrust it into my chest. “Hold this,” she moved to the section where I kept my t-shirts and pulled out a plain white tee. “You can thank me with a Frappuccino from Starbucks.”

“I knew there was a catch...”

“Stop moaning and hurry already,” she said as she pinched me on my butt.

“When was the last time you got some?” I asked as I put my head through my top.

“That obvious?” she pouted as she quickly brushed out my hair and put on some clear lip gloss on her already perfect lips.

She checked herself in the mirror, totally unnecessary as well. Her long hair hung past her shoulders in loose waves. She had on a pair of ripped jeans topped by a white t-shirt that fell off her shoulder, revealing the tan perfect she liked to flaunt.

“Yeah...” she stepped forward and helped straighten my collar. I really thought she was going to kiss me, but...

“Levi was the last...no I’m lying-yes he was-no wait-”

“Really??!”

“Don’t look so shocked innocent. I can do without s*x-”

“Right,” I scoffed as I laced up my sneakers.

“Look who’s talking?” she laughed.

“Can we just go? Torren and Justin are bad enough already.” I said as I grabbed my bag from the floor and started packing my books for the day.

“Corbyn!” Mom called from downstairs. “Your lunch is on the counter. We’re leaving! Bye! Love you!”

“Thanks, Mom!” I called out as I leaned over the banisters and waved.

“Goodbye, Mr., and Mrs. Coleman. Have a great day!” Blue shouted from over my shoulder.

“So...what’s going on between you and s*x kitten?” she asked as we drove to school.

Our house was a simple two-story family home with four bedrooms, a big kitchen, a huge master suite, spread out over two acres, that allowed me to take quiet walks, or go hiking, or biking. It also had a swimming pool and a gazebo. It was perched on a gently sloping and hill close to the creek, and only ten minutes away from Blue’s place.

“You know that you don’t have to pick me up every-”

“We’ve already had this discussion before. Don’t try and change the subject innocent. Spill!” she glanced at me briefly before she turned her attention back on the road.

“She asked me out,” I said in one breath.

“What??!” she gasped. “Like on a date?”

“Yeah.”

“Talk about moving in for the kill!” I jaw dropped open and she laughed, slamming her hand on the steering wheel.

“It was kinda awkward, to be honest...” I squeaked.

“Oh, puh-leese! She’s been waiting for you to make a move for weeks Corbyn!” she groaned as she pulled out a cigarette and lit it up. “Poor girl had to take matters into her own hands.”

“I was going to-”

“Shut up! We both know you were never going to do that innocent,” she rolled her eyes. “The girl did you a favor,” she said as she turned her Audi into the schoolyard.

“I’ve never had to-never approached a girl before,” I confessed as I clutched the leather seat.

“So what did you say? I hope you said yes? You did say yes right?” she killed the engine and focused all her attention on yours truly.

“I..I-”

“Innocent...you didn’t?”

“I told her I was rushing to class and we’d chat later.” I gulped.

“By the look on your face, it was a non-event right?” she sighed as she slapped her forehead. “Whatever will I do with you innocent??” she shook her head and groaned loudly.

“I froze-I didn’t know what to do-or say-”

“Get out of my car!” she shouted before she jumped out.

“Not everyone has your confidence, you know?”

“You think I’m confident?”

“Yes. Everyone does.” I rolled my eyes.

“Why is it so easy for you to talk to me-to Terrel even? But you kinda freeze up whenever s*x kitten is around,” she asked, puzzled.

"Shh...she's heading this way," I whispered.

"Hie Corbyn. Blue..."

Back to me. "We missed you last night. The study session wasn't the same without you," she said as he rubbed my arm.

"So!" Blue interjected. "What are you doing on Friday night? Corbyn over her needs a date."

"He does?"

"I've got a gig and I can't allow him to come alone. I'd really feel bad.."

"I'd be more than happy to be his date," she shuffled her feet as she hugged her books against her chest.

"That's settled then. He'll pick you up at six."

"Great. We can discuss the details during lunch break," she smiled at me. "See you later Corbyn."

"Laura-Jane why-"

"Shut up innocent. We both know I just did you a real solid," she rolled her eyes as she took her school bag from the back seat.

"But you shouldn't have."

"I wanted to so don't mention it," she slammed the door shut and it beeped as she locked it. "Let's go."

"I've never dated before," I told her as we walked side by side.

"Don't worry I will teach you all there is to know," she offered. We were approaching the corridor and it was rather quiet. We were probably late.

"I've never kissed a girl before-I-"

Quicker than I could blink, Blue grabbed me by my lapel and slammed me against the wall. Her lips came crashing down on mine and when I tried to open my mouth to protest she thrust her tongue forward. Her soft lips teasing, tasting, probing- like she was searching for something in my virgin portal.

"Now you have." She winked and strutted away, swaying her hips with exaggeration.

I could hear her heels echoing in the hallway, right along with my pounding heart...