Love At First Academy

by Kat Cameron

  Well, here goes nothing.

  Asher followed me in the house and as I walked in down the hallway, that had just plain beige paint on the walls and no pictures, I smelled alcohol so strong as if it was right under my nose. Walking past the living room I saw my dad snoring away on the couch as usual. The bottle of Jack was on the floor next to him, empty of course, but it was there nonetheless.

  I turned to make sure Asher was there and he gave me a sad smile. To the right of the living room was a hallway with two doors on the right. One bedroom was my dads and the other was mine. When we walked into my room, Asher just stood there and looked around.

  Not like there was much to see anyways. I had plain black sheets on a full-size bed with a black and gray comforter. The pillows were shit since they were a luxury I couldn’t afford. There weren’t any pictures in my room just like the hallway. Plain and simple, since we didn’t have much.

  There was my closet that had some clothes that consisted of the same colors as my bed linen. Since my bed was pushed up against the wall, I only had one nightstand. Asher finally got moving and put his bag with clothes for tomorrow on the floor in front of the bed. After that, he started to pull his clothes off.

  “Asher, what the fuck are you doing? Don’t you have, like sleep clothes or something?” I whispered to him. When he was done he got onto my bed on the outside and patted the side next to him. Well, he wanted to play that game I could play too.

  Locking my door, I started to strip just like he did. I may not be the prettiest but I knew I had a nice body.

  My boobs were medium-sized and my belly was flat. My hips were slim but not too slim. I also thought I had a nice ass but that was just me. Getting down to my underwear and bra, I looked over at Asher and he was staring at me with an intensity that scared me because my body was reacting when I didn’t really want it to considering our location. Getting into bed, I tried to not let his skin touch mine.

  “Asher, you awake?” I asked, about half an hour later.

  “Yeah, I am. You okay?” he murmured. Swallowing the emotions down that threatened to bubble up, I looked over at him and noticed the way the moon shines into the room. The glow put a perfect light on his face. His blue eyes sparkled even more in the moonlight.

  “Thank you for everything tonight. I hate that it had to come to this. I honestly didn’t even want anyone knowing where I live. There is just so much going on, it’s all overwhelming.”

  Asher sighed and looked at me, “There isn’t anything to thank me for. I have learned from the shit that I go through at home that it is easier to bear the burden if you have someone to share it with. We are all going to be here for you, Malia. Always remember that.” He grabbed my hand and pulled me into him. Putting his arm over my waist, I cuddled into his chest. I didn’t remember falling asleep but I got woken up to the sound of banging on the door.

  10.

  Shiver

  Asher

  I woke up to a noise that sounded like someone banging on the door. At first, I was a little disoriented because I didn't recognize the room. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I noticed Malia was looking at me with wide eyes.

  “What’s wrong babe?” I whispered to her.

  “I think my dad is banging on my door,” she said to me in a small voice. She threw on my shirt and opened the door.

  “Malia, why are there two guys outside my house asking for you?”

  Damn it! Ryder and Grayson were too damn impatient.

  “Thanks, dad. I will be right out,” she muttered to him.

  “Asher! Did you give them my address? For fuck’s sake! I didn’t want them here! Not yet!” she yelled as she slammed her door and stalked towards me.

  “Malia, we all share our locations with each other. It’s something we have done since Ryder got drunk and wandered off with someone, nearly getting lost in the process. I am sorry. I didn’t think anything of it last night.” I told her while I got up to get my clothes out of my bag for school today.

  “Just calm down. They aren’t going to think any differently of you. Let’s just get dressed and go see what they are doing here, yeah?” This seemed to calm her down for now. Apparently, I said the right words because she came and wrapped her arms around my waist. This took me by surprise and I fell back on the bed.

  Sighing, I just laid there content for a minute. Dropping my hands to her hips, I found out too late, that the shirt raised up and now her soft skin was on display. I rubbed the skin between my shirt and her panties, getting a little shiver in response. Malia looked up at me from where she was laying on me, while looking so vulnerable and whispered, " Kiss me, Asher. Please.”

  Well, who was I to deny her? Pulling her up to me, I put her face in my hands and kissed her softly. Her lips were as soft as pillows. Before I knew it, she straddled me and it felt like she was kissing me with everything she had.

  Slipping her tongue in my mouth, I heard a moan come out of her that spurred me on. I didn’t want to push her too fast but she was turning me on so much. Flipping her onto her back, I took over the kiss and bit down on her lip, then licked it to soothe the pain away while hovering over her. I wanted her, but I knew nothing could happen right now.

  As if my thoughts conjured them up, I heard a throat clearing behind us. Groaning, I sat up on my knees and looked down at the perfectly blushing beauty. She looked around my body and I didn’t think she could get any redder. “Damn it you two! How the fuck did you get in here?” she grumbled as she got up off the bed.

  I got off the bed as well and finally got my clothes. “Well, if you two are done sucking face, can we maybe get to school sometime today? Your dad let us in.” Ryder said. Pulling my clothes out of my bag, I figured I would just get changed in the bedroom. Not like Malia hadn’t seen me in my boxer briefs before.

  “Asher! Can’t you get dressed in the damn bathroom or something?” Grayson muttered almost as if annoyed by my state of undress, that he had seen me in multiple times in the locker room anyway.

  As I was throwing my black jeans on, I felt someone's gaze burning into my back. Turning around, I saw Malia staring at me almost like she was in a trance. Smirking, I threw my white t-shirt on and continued to get dressed.

  Apparently, Malia was trying to show me that two could play this game and had forgotten that Ryder and Grayson were in the room because she took my shirt off and walked toward her closet to get dressed. Meanwhile, I heard a choking sound coming from where the other two were and they were both staring at Malia.

  Cracking a grin, I looked at them and asked, “What in the world is the matter with you two? Can you give the woman some damn privacy?”

  Malia quipped, “Oh come on, it isn’t like you have never seen a woman’s body before. Don’t make this weird you jack-wagons. Move along. I will meet you outside.” Dropping a kiss on the top of her head, I walked over to Grayson and Ryder to push them out of her bedroom door.

  Walking outside to the car, I noticed Grayson and Ryder were a bit quiet. Turning around to face them they both looked at me like I did something to offend them.

  Sighing, I said, “Well, what is it you wanna say?”

  “What exactly were you thinking when we walked into the room? You were on top of her. Want to explain that?” Grayson growled at me. Rolling my eyes, I answered back, “Well, I know damn well you guys feel something for her, so let’s just quit the fucking act. I wasn’t gonna do anything anyways, you shit heads. Do you really think I would do that? Let’s just get this out of the way now. Whatever happens, happens. You want her, that is fine with me. We can share her. Not a big deal to me. As long as everyone is happy with it.” Now they were looking at me like I had five heads.

  “Why is this so hard for you guys to process? Usually, I am the one to take too long to realize what is going on.” I felt like they were trying to solve the world's hardest math problem.

  “You know what, never mind. We will discuss this later. Malia is on her way out. Come on Malia! You are
riding with me. We will meet these two shit heads at school.” As they finally came to their senses and walked to Ryder’s car, Malia came walking down the path to my car and I opened the door for her. She got in and we were on our way to the hell hole, that was school.

  “Asher, why were the guys looking at you like you were crazy, before we left?” Malia asked while looking out the window. I guessed I should explain myself.

  “Malia, the guys walked in on us while we were on the bed kissing. I am not really sure how to explain this, so I am just going to say it. We all feel something for you. Honestly, we have been friends for practically our whole life. Nothing has ever come between us. I told them that it wouldn’t bother me if ah…. we… ah, fucking hell! I told them we could share you.” I blurted in frustration.

  I wished this wasn’t so fucking hard for me to explain. Ryder was much better at this shit then I was. I looked over at her and I was not sure what she was thinking.

  “Malia, can you tell me what you are thinking?” I practically begged her.

  “Asher, I feel something for all of you too. Honestly, I think we should just take everything as it comes. We don’t have to put a label on anything. I think that would be best for everyone in this situation. One thing I will say right now, is at the first sign of jealousy, I will walk away.” She said while smiling at me with a big and bright smile. She had her hair thrown up again today but some of her hair was falling on her face. Her face was free of makeup except for eyeliner and mascara. She really didn’t need any of it in my opinion. Wearing all black made her look like a girl version of Grayson. Well, that and way prettier.

  Pulling up to the school I noticed that Ryder’s car was here, but him and Grayson were nowhere to be found. That was strange. We usually all went in together. There must have been something going on. As soon as the thought came I got a text message from Grayson.

  Grayson: Stall Malia, please. Ryder is being harassed by Skylar.

  Oh, fucking hell! Did this girl ever give up? Getting out of the car, I ran around to the other side and helped Malia out. When we started walking towards the school I saw that the majority of the people were already inside. I needed a damn distraction and fast. When we got to the doors of the school I pulled Malia into the little alcove to the right of the building. Most people only walked through here if they were going to the football field or leaving it. As of right now, it was as empty as a desert.

  “Asher, what the hell are you doing? We are gonna be late to….” She didn’t get to finish that sentence because I pulled her in for one of those scorching kisses she gives. She tasted like mint. She grabbed onto my shirt and pulled me into her, which in turn made me push her up against the wall. I didn’t know what it was about Malia but I could never just give her a gentle kiss. It was always like we were in a hurry.

  Somehow, sneaking around like this made me ten times hotter for her, and I started kissing down her neck that was as soft as silk. Putting my leg between hers, I started to lick and suck on her neck until I found her sweet spot right under her ear. She let out a soft moan and that finally got me out of this haze she always seemed to get me in.

  Malia looked at me with her dilated eyes, and I felt awful that I got her worked up. I needed a cold fucking shower now.

  “Malia, we need to get inside. I don’t know what got into me but we will finish this later.” The first bell rang letting us know it was time to get into school before we were late. Fixing the bulge in my jeans, I grabbed Malia’s hand and led her to the doors. I was hoping that the make-out session we just had was a long enough distraction.

  As soon as we walked through the doors, I saw that wasn’t the case. Malia basically stopped in her tracks as she saw Skylar kissing Ryder up against the locker. Malia’s locker to be exact.

  Damn it! Looking over at Malia, I saw her face turn from hurt to something close to murderous. Before I knew it, she was stalking over there, to do what, I have no idea, but I couldn’t let her get into trouble.

  11.

  Fresh Rain

  Malia

  There was only so much one person could take. Right now, my fucking emotions were all over the place. With what just happened outside with Asher and now with my stomach in my throat, forgive me, but I didn't normally approach things like I did just then. Seeing Ryder up against the locker with Skylar kissing him turned my vision red. For reasons, I was not sure of yet. He wasn’t even mine and we haven’t kissed. I stalked up to my locker and pushed them both out of my way. Which, mind you, was not an easy task considering Ryder was all muscle and I was about a foot shorter than him. Guess they didn't even hear me coming since they both almost tumbled to the floor. Oops!

  “Excuse me. If you could just take your make-out session elsewhere and not on my locker that would be great. Thanks!” I snapped at them.

  “What the fuck, Malia?” Skylar sneered at me. Because it was my fault she was in front of my locker right?!

  “Ya know Skylar, desperation is not a good look on you at all. So fuck you and move along, would you?” I said with a smile that probably looked as fake as it felt. I felt someone come up to my other side and judging by the burning I felt on my back, I could already tell it was Grayson.

  “Ryder, I swear to fuck, you need to get moving now!” Grayson growled but I could feel the thundering menace in his voice. I felt like I just needed to get my shit and go before I blew the hell up.

  Grabbing my books out of my locker, I slammed it shut and turned to go to class. Apparently, my brain wasn’t functioning right today because I ran right into a wall of muscle. Well, I knew who it was so I pulled him in for a calming hug, for the moment. I put my forehead on his chest and I just might have smelled him too. He smelled like fresh rain and evergreen trees.

  Looking up, I saw Grayson eyeing me with a look that looked absolutely dangerous right now but I knew it had nothing to do with me.

  “Malia, let’s just get to class and we can talk about this later, yeah?” Grayson muttered to me. I looked back at Ryder and he had a look on his face that looked an awful lot like regret from where I was standing. Whether it was regret from letting Skylar kiss him or for sleeping with her altogether, I couldn’t be sure. Grayson puts his arm around my shoulders and we walk to class.

  Today, my focus was just not there. I had so much going on in my head.

  Thinking about everything that happened this morning I forgot about my conversation with Asher in the car. I was not totally sure what to do about that situation. I knew that the logical thing to do would be to pick one of them but I didn't think I would be able to. There was this feeling in my gut that told me it wouldn’t be right to choose. Putting that situation to the side, I started to wonder why Ryder would just let Skylar kiss him like that, if what Asher said was true.

  Why, oh why, does life have to be such a mind fuck?

  You know that quote that said, “seize the day”? Yeah, well I think I seized the wrong fucking day. The day apparently just wanted to keep fucking me over.

  Before lunch, I ran into Skylar and her annoying, fucking minions….again. She must have known this was the only time that I was alone in the halls.

  “What can I do for you, Skylar?” I fumed.

  “Well, you see, it seems we have a problem. You are trying to get what is mine. You need to stay the hell away from Ryder! I know your type. You are white-trailer-trash that needs to go back to where you came from!” she yelled at me. At this point, I was just bored. It wouldn’t be the first time I was called that.

  “Skylar, if you wouldn’t mind, I am trying to just get to lunch so I can eat. Why don’t you save your breath? You might need it to blow the next guy, yeah?” I laughed when her face turned beet red.

  Oops! There goes my mouth again.

  As soon as I started walking away, I could finally breathe again. I felt like she was so suffocating with her pretentious attitude. Sitting down at our table, I waited for the guys to eat. Although, with all of my thinking I had been doing l
ately, I was slowly losing my appetite. While waiting, I laid my head down on my arms on the table and shut my eyes for a few seconds.

  “Malia?” I heard Ryder say almost timidly as if he was approaching an animal he isn’t sure will strike at him or not.

  “Ryder, you can sit down. I won’t bite. Well, not unless you want me too. Also, I am not mad at you if that is what you are thinking.” I told him with a wink as I looked at him. Breaking up the tension with that remark was what I had hoped to do. Seeing him grin at me, I think I accomplished that.

  “So, want to tell me what happened this morning?” Grayson growled at Ryder, and put his tray down not so lightly.

  “It isn’t anything to worry about. I am handling it.” Ryder announced.

  This was not how I wanted things to go. Luckily, Asher walked in at that moment and he had a sparkle in his eyes. Looking at him, I wonder what made him attracted to me. He was so damn good looking, it still blows my mind. When he sat down next to me, was when I realized I was staring at him.

  “You okay gorgeous?” he asked, like he had no idea what was going on. Clearing my throat, I mumbled, “Fine. Yeah.”

  Oh for fuck’s sake Malia!

  This wasn’t how I usually react around guys. It may have to do with the heated kissing that had been going on with us two. Thinking about it, now I was kind of happy we kept getting cock blocked at every turn. Normally when things went too fast, from past experience, meaning when I lost my virginity, the guy got what he wanted and went on his merry way.

  Everyone started eating and I noticed that Asher had gotten closer. I could feel everything from his shoulders to his muscular thighs, touching me. I tried to ignore the heat that formed in my belly and went right in between my legs. There was just something about him that really turned me on. It was also that he had me all worked up this morning, not just once, but twice, and now I was like a small fire that was just starting out. Soon I was going to be a full-on forest fire if he kept touching me like he was. He didn’t even realize he was doing it, which was horrible for the heat growing inside me. I had to get out of there and maybe find a cold shower.