Scarred for Love (MFM)

Chapter 13

Derek's P.O.V

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It's like a switch flipped within Declan as he stiffened for a moment before waltzing over to Scar. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her naked body against his clothed one, kissing her hard. She let out a small 'hmph' before melting into the kiss.

With a little confusion, I followed and went behind Scar. I trailed kisses across her shoulders and up her neck.

"How do you want us, kitten?" I whispered lowly in her ear. I felt her body shiver while my fingers ghosted down her sides to her hips.

"Right here, both inside my p***y" she said breathlessly once they pulled away from each other. Her pupils blown wide with arousal as she looked between the both of us.

The next few moments were a flurry of Scarlett discarding both mine and Declan's clothing. I was surprised to see his eyes not waver from her.

Something niggles my mind at that. I didn't like that he wasn't paying attention to me as well.

We kissed, giving him what he's been desiring for years, and if I'm being totally transparent, what I've been secretly desiring as well.

The last week with him gone, gave me a lot of time to think. Luckily, Scar was more than willing to listen to me and give some advice on how to move forward.

I came to the conclusion that I am, in fact, attracted to Declan. After years of denial and hiding it away, I want to finally explore that with him and Scar.

Yet, he now acts like the kiss didn't just happen.

Declan's P.O.V

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As soon as Scarlett spoke, my mind instantly went back to where she said that their relationships usually ended with the others because the individuals would gravitate more toward Derek. I don't want her to think that with me, so I vowed that I would pay extra attention to her during our sexy time.

I could tell something changed in Derek's demeanor. I couldn't tell if the kiss between us turned him off or if it was not what he was expecting because he was very stoic afterward.

He had no trouble showing Scar affection while she wrapped her legs around my waist. He was kissing her neck and reaching around her to play with her c**t, but when it came to looking at me, his eyes hardened and cut away quickly.

Even as we both entered Scar's warm center, he paid me no mind.

Me? I was about to explode. The feeling of her tight, wet p***y plus the pressure and friction of Derek's c**k. Heaven. One of the best things I've ever felt in my life.

The tiggling of something wrong though, took away some of the pleasure.

After we were all sated and spent. We heaved oxygen into our lungs as we collapsed onto the couch.

"I'm going to go shower" Derek then murmured, cupping Scar's cheek and giving her a tender kiss.

"Okay, I'll redo mine in a minute" she smiled against his lips before he got up and disappeared down the hall.

She turned her head toward me and gave me a questioning look.

"What?"

"What, what?"

"You're giving me a look" I quirked an eyebrow at her.

"Well...I just expected a little more action between you two and it seemed like it dissipated after I showed up" she frowned.

"Scar" I sighed "It wasn't you, my sweet angel" I pulled her on top of me, wrapping my arms around her. "It wasn't anything serious, just didn't want to move too fast with him..ya know?"

She nodded her head against my chest. "I guess I didn't think of that.... I just thought it was super hot" she admitted and I chuckled.

"There will be plenty of opportunities for more" Hopefully. I can't help but add silently.

Derek emerged from the bedroom, towel wrapped lowly around his hips, water droplets skimming down the length of his torso. Makes my mouth water.

"Shower is all yours beautiful" he says lowly, bending down and kissing her cheek.

"Thank you baby. Are you staying the night?" Her attention moved over to me. Derek kept up his silence as he straightened his body.

"Uhm.." My eye flicked to Derek's body moving to the kitchen. "I should probably head home....class tomorrow and everything so I need my clothes" I muttered with a shrug. Scarlett frowned.

"Okay, I understand," she says softly with a nod.

"I love you" I say, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Have a good night, I love you" she kisses me gently before getting up and making her way into their bedroom for her shower. I then turned to Derek in the kitchen.

"Night" he says dismissively as he quickly makes his way to the bedroom as well with two bottles of water.

My stomach clenches with worry. Maybe he's just tired and needs to process. I shake my head as I start to dress. I can only hope that's the case.

I finish redressing and quietly leave the apartment and make my way home.

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Today is Derek's birthday.

It's been a couple days since our little rendezvous and Derek hasn't talked to me really besides to ask about Jared's grades in my class.

I texted him exactly at midnight to wish him a happy birthday like I do every year. When he woke up he did reply with a thank you.

It's eating at me that he isn't talking to me. Maybe I shouldn't have kissed him. But he's the one who asked for it. May have been nonverbal but he did, didn't he? Did I read that wrong? He kissed me back though.

"Ugh!" I groan, rubbing my temples. My phone then vibrates against my desk, next to the papers I was going through.

"Hey, plans are staying the same tonight, right?" Scar's text reads.

"Of course!" I replied.

"Okay, wasn't sure if you now wanted to be part of the bedroom part or not"

"No, it's fine to keep original plans" I text back.

"Ohkie! See you tonight! xoxo"

For Derek's birthday, Scar and I planned for her to give him a sensual massage with a happy ending while I cooked his favorite meal. Lasagna.

Did I think it was odd to be cooking while they had s*x? Maybe a little, especially with the jealousy of not being involved.

Once the day was done, I shut down my office and hurried out to my car. I need to get to the store for dinner items.

Lasagna noodles. Check.

Ricotta. Check.

Cottage cheese. Check

Chunky spaghetti sauce. Check

Italian blend cheese. Check

Lastly, Italian sausage and ground beef. Check, Check.

Shit, I need breadsticks. Hmmm, f**k it, I'll just grab frozen five cheese toasts. Already making the lasagna anyway. Pick out some wine and I'll be good to go.

"Hey Deck!" I whip my head to the voice and see my uncle Jace smiling at me.

"Jace!" I yell in surprise and run over to give him a big hug. I don't care how old I am, I love my family and I'm not afraid to show it.

"How's it going big man?" He squeezes me back.

"Good. Just grabbing things to make Derek dinner" I smile after pulling away.

"Yeah, I asked Scarlett if we were doing a family thing tonight. However, she said you and her were doing something for him and that this weekend will be a family gathering"

I nodded "Yeah, sorry. We've had it planned for a month already"

"No worries, just confirming" he paused before continuing " So, how's it going?" He asked with a pointed look.

"Uhm...well..." I started and went into detail about what has been going on with Derek since I talked to him last. "...Now I don't know what to do. Do I ask him if he didn't like it?" I ask unsurely.

"Wow. Okay, that's a lot" he nodded to himself.

"You're telling me"

"You gotta stop running away though Declan, it doesn't help the situation" he then said.

"I...I know. I just can't help it sometimes. My mind just goes crazy and I act impulsively." I frown.

"I get it, but communicate with him. Even if it's tough to do. Ask him where his mind is at and go from there" he says as his phone goes off. "s**t, it's Bash. I volunteered to make dinner tonight and those three get so hangry"

I chuckle "I know it, Dad gets that way too".

"I'll see you later bud. Keep in touch" he quickly gives me a hug before answering his phone. "Hello, Love" he says walking away, down the aisle. I shake my head with a smile. They are so darn cute. Alright, time to get moving.

I arrived at their apartment using the extra key Scar left with me the other night. She looked so hopeful as she told me just to keep it for a while. I knew that meant for when I would move in eventually.

Which will happen. Soon, actually. I've been pondering it for a bit now and I think I might actually do it. It helps that Derek wants to give this trio a go. Well he did....still have to figure that one out.

The smell of vanilla is strong in the air as I start prepping the items for me to start my dinner. Scar must be using a lot of candles.

A deep groan rang through the apartment, making my c**k take notice. Such a sexy sound. I could use a massage too. Just the thought of Scarlett's delicate hands kneading the tight muscles of my back, makes me fight back a groan myself.

Okay. Focus. Start off by preheating the oven, browning the meat and cooking the noodles.

I press play on my phone to start my Playlist through the Alexa dot on the counter. I didn't put it out loud cause I don't want to disturb his birthday gift.

I hum along to Sleep Token's "Mine" as I start to assemble the lasagna in the baking dish. Sauce, noodle, cottage cheeseicotta mixture, meat, cheese and repeat.

I pop that in the oven and set the timer for forty-five minutes before going to the bathroom.

I flushed the toilet and was about to wash my hands when I heard hushed voices.

"I asked if he wanted to change plans"

"What did he say?" Derek's voice asked in return.

"He said it was fine to keep the original plans"

"Okay, good" Derek said in what sounded like relief, making my stomach drop....Along with the soap dispenser to the floor.

"f**k!" I whisper yelled to myself. I hurried up and washed my hands.

The bedroom door opened as I opened the bathroom door. Scar stood in the doorway wearing a black lace bra and matching panties. Although the panties were crotchless.

My eyes drank her in for a split second before I mentally shook myself out of it. I should leave them to enjoy their dinner in peace. Jace's advice to the wind. I knew something happened after we kissed. I should probably say something to her at least.

"Uh, the lasagna will be done in like forty minutes now. Just pop the cheese bread in at fifteen minutes left. Wine is in the fridge too." I said before turning and walking down the hall.

"Whoa-wait Declan. Where are you going?" She asked, I could hear her feet padding lightly on the floor. "You're not staying for his birthday dinner?" She asked, grabbing my arm.

"No. It's okay, he might not want me here anyway" I shrug with a weak smile. Her brows furrowed.

"What are you talking about?" She asked, confused.

"It's okay" I place my hands on both her arms, rubbing up and down, soothingly "Nothing's changed between us. I hope we can continue to see each other after all this" I waved my hand around about to turn and get my shoes on.

"Declan." Derek's voice boomed. I stopped dead in my tracks. My eyes flicked to him standing in the hallway. His arms crossed and eyes in a hard glare. Butt ass naked. A slight sheen from the massage oil evident on his tanned skin.

"I'm-"

"No. What the f**k do you think you're doing?"

Fuck, he's pissed. I thought he'd be relieved.

"I was just going to leave, so you two could have a nice dinner" I replied in a small voice.

"It was supposed to be a nice dinner between the three of us, correct?" He asks while walking slowly over to where Scar and I are standing.

"Well, yes b-"

"So, I'll ask again. What do you think you're doing?" he sternly asks, stopping right in front of me. He smells of the musky vanilla oil.

I gulp. Now listen, I'm not scared of Derek. Not by a long shot. I'm literally vibrating with arousal at the moment. f**k, he's so hot when he's mad. I could only imagine the faux hate f***s he could perform.

"I was-I didn't think you actually wanted me here" I sputtered out.

"Why in the world would you think that?" He asks lowly. I look over to see Scar's eyes darting between us.

"Because you sounded relieved that I didn't change the plans tonight to involve me" my eyes met Derek's "And how you acted after we kissed" I said quietly.

"The way I acted?!" He asked incredulously "You're f*****g with me, right?"

My eyes darted down to my hands, where I fiddled my fingers together. "I assumed you didn't like it and then hearing you say that in the bedroom"

"I wasn't the one acting differently after we kissed. That was you, completely icing me out after Scar came in" he spits at me.

"I didn't ice you out, I was just including her" I said defensively. "But why sound relieved when nothing changed for tonight then?" I muttered.

Derek scoffs, making me look back up at him. "I was making sure you were okay with whatever you two cooked up because I didn't want YOU feeling left out" he retorts "Gosh, Declan. You're just so damn infuriating!"

I frown, my sadness returning "I know, I'm-"

"But I love you anyway" he cuts me off. My eyes widen as he crowds me even more, his hand snaking up my chest. His fingers settled on the sides of my throat. "And not in just a brother type way" he says in a husky whisper, fingers tightening a little. I gasp, my eyes not wavering from his. Did he just say that? My heart is soaring and my arousal is burning through me.

"But...I have one condition" he pauses, getting my full attention "You can't assume s**t and please for the love of god, stop running away. We won't work if you keep doing that" he says seriously.

"I'm sorry" I blurt " I know I need to work on communicating.o.. I just don't want either of you thinking I love one more than the other. I love both of you, with all of my heart." I say sincerely, flicking my eyes between the two of them.

"We love you too Deck" Scar says softly, grabbing one of my hands in hers. Derek's hand loosens from my throat, trailing down to take my other hand.

"We do love you." he states "I love you" he adds softly and I instantly melt against him as he claims my lips.

*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*

"Impeccable timing" I muttered against Derek's lips. He laughs and pulls away.

"Come on, let's go enjoy my delicious birthday dinner. I'm starving" he says while giving my hand a light squeeze.

"I hope it's delicious"

"I know it is because you made it" Dare replies slyly with a wink, making me flush.

"He's telling the truth," Scar agrees, tugging my arm. She catches my lips with hers. I hum in content before she pulls away.

"You can talk to me too, you know." She states seriously as another round of beeping occurs from the oven. "We've been friends since forever, just now we are lovers as well"

"You're right my love. I truly apologize Scarlett, I never meant to make you feel left in the dark about my feelings" I skim the tip of my nose across hers. "I'll do better, I promise."

"If not, I'll have Derek beat your ass," she smiles.

"I might like that...."I trail off and they both laugh.

*BEEP BEEEP BEEP*

"Okay, Okay...I need to put the bread in too. Scar, will you serve the wine?" I ask. She nods and we all head to the kitchen. "Nuh uh birthday boy, take a seat"

"I should probably put boxers on....hold that thought" he says before skedaddling back to the bedroom.

"I have the triple chocolate cake coming from Luigi's in an hour" I whisper to Scar as she gets the glasses out.

"You're the best babe" she smiles widely "Can't wait to eat this delicious dinner and dessert" she moans.

I chuckle "Nah, we're the best. You'll have to treat me to a massage next. Sounded like it felt good" I smirk at her. She wiggles her eyebrows and we laugh.

Everything I've ever dreamed of and more is happening. And I couldn't be more thrilled.