If Only for the Summer

by Alexandra Warren

  As strange as it was, something about her words really resonated with me. And while I had used their history against them in the past, it was actually coming in handy this round, making it easy to believe what she was talking about.

  If anybody, she would know. And she only doubled down on that when she continued, “Now Guy’s one of my dearest friends, so you better not do him wrong or I’ll come after you with child and all. But if there’s something there, which I think there’s something there, go for it, babe. Live your best life. Well… unless chocolate bae really set it out on your date, which then you’ll have to do some eeny-meeny-miney-moe shit because that man right there… girl…”

  A laugh slipped from my lips as I told her, “Austin and I had a good time, but… I was ready to come home.”

  She nodded as if she knew exactly what I meant - of course she knew exactly what I meant - stopping to give me a pat on the shoulder on her way out of the kitchen as she said, “Well then. You have yourself a good night, Miss. Nova.” And she only made it a few extra steps before she turned around to say, “Oh, and don’t end up like me.”

  The gasp I inhaled was covered up by her laughs as she made her way down the hallway towards Jaxson’s room where she had been sleeping. And after hearing the bedroom door shut behind her, I went in the same direction, bypassing Jaxson’s room on my way to Guy’s.

  I thought about knocking to warn him, but I didn’t really want to wait any longer. And once I cracked the door open, I was glad I hadn’t since it probably wouldn’t have been answered anyway with how hard he seemed to be sleeping. But more sleep was just going to have to wait as I climbed on top of the bed and then on top of him, kissing his face until his eyes finally cracked open.

  Once he got over the immediate annoyance and realized it was me bothering him, he actually smiled, his voice groggy when he whispered, “You’re back.”

  “I’m back,” I told him happily, landing a kiss on his nose and then one against his lips that made him groan.

  But there wasn’t enough kissing in the world to distract him from asking, “You have fun?”

  Instead of going into any unnecessary details, I climbed off of him and answered, “Not as much fun as I’m about to have with you right now.” Taking off towards the door and tossing over my shoulder, “You comin’?”

  The lusty look in his eyes made me feel sexy as hell as he hopped up from the bed, catching me by surprise when he scooped me up in his arms to carry me towards my side of the condo. I figured the further away we were from Jaxson and Mariah, the more noise we’d be able to make. And it felt like the starting gun at a track meet once the door to my bedroom slammed behind us, Guy pressing my back against it as he settled between my legs.

  My hands rested on his cheeks as I kissed him like my life depended on it, our tongues twirling and teeth clinking together so hard it made Guy chuckle. “Damn, Nova. He must’ve been extra trash.”

  “Or maybe you’re just extra good,” I replied, pulling his face back to mine and attacking his lips with reckless abandon, Guy’s groans into my mouth only making the kisses that much more gratifying.

  He tightened his hold against my back and I wrapped my legs around his waist so he could carry me over to the bed. But instead of laying me down, he sat against the edge, leaving me to straddle his lap. I yanked his shirt over his head and tossed it to the side as he reached back to unzip my dress before pushing it from my shoulders, kissing against my cleavage as he growled, “I’m getting you out of all these clothes this time.”

  I could only laugh as I stood up just long enough to step out of my dress, Guy catching me by the waist to land kisses against my chest and then my stomach, reminding me of Mariah’s advice. “I don’t wanna make a baby tonight.”

  “Shit, me neither,” he replied with another chuckle just as he was getting rid of his shorts and boxers, his dick springing to life the second it was unveiled.

  So thick, so perfectly veiny, so… mine.

  You would’ve thought it was calling my name the way I was immediately drawn to it, stroking it in my hand as I told him, “But I do want this. All of this.” Letting go just long enough to push him back onto the bed before crawling on top of him.

  “Baby, don’t hurt yourself,” Guy advised as he ran the tip against my slick folds, just that simple action making me moan as he aligned it with my opening. And then I sank down as far as I could, as slow as I could so I really wouldn’t hurt myself. But even in taking my time, I felt every inch of him spreading me wide, filling me up in a way that had my eyes rolling to the back of my head.

  “Nova, this shit is wet as hell. You sure you ain’t tryna make a baby?” he asked with a sinister grin as he gripped my ass and started pumping into me, not even giving me a chance to have control. But I didn’t mind it one bit as my fingers dug into his shoulders while he lifted his head to catch my nipple between his teeth, the slight tug only amplifying everything else he was already doing to me when he asked again, “You want my baby, Nova? Huh?”

  “Not… now...” I pushed out, biting through my lip to keep from screaming too loud. But that seemed to be his goal when his pumps increased in speed and depth, hitting my spot over and over again with ease until I let out a deafening moan.

  “There she is. There’s my girl,” he growled before instructing, “Turn around. I wanna see that ass bouncin’.” And even though it took a little extra maneuvering, I did exactly what he said, using the strength in my thighs to power me up and down as my ass smacked against him, his hands resting at my hips like gentle guides as I rode him until his toes began to curl in front of me which only motivated me to go even harder.

  “Fuck, Nova. You better quit if you don’t want this baby,” he groaned, making me peek back at him with a smirk of my own as I continued to drive him wild. And while it felt amazing to have the power, amazing to have him inside of me at my pace, I had no problem relinquishing control as he flipped us over so that I was on all fours, his fingertips teasing my clit as he drove into me from behind.

  My voice was hoarse from the stress of silently-screaming when I announced, “Guy, I’m…” not even finishing my sentence before I was collapsing onto the bed. But my orgasm meant nothing to Guy as he only moved his hand from my clit to my ass, grabbing handfuls as he continued stroking me until I felt him pull out and release warm drops of satisfaction against my skin.

  His grunts were replaced with chuckles when he smacked my ass and said, “Whew. That was close.” And even though there was nothing funny about us continuously having these close calls, I was way too sex-drunk to care now.

  Since Guy had been asleep when I came home, he was completely alert now, humming on his way to the bathroom to clean up before returning with a warm towel for me. And as he began to wipe me clean, he said, “Baby, you are so damn sexy.”

  “Oh, I’m so damn sexy when my ass is covered with your semen?” I asked teasingly, using the little bit of strength I had to sit up on my elbows so that I could watch him over my shoulder.

  The way he was so focused on not missing a spot was absolutely adorable, especially once he answered, “No, all the time; including when your ass is covered with my cum. Though I still gotta take that chin for a test drive one of these days.”

  I couldn’t help but laugh as he smacked my ass again, a smack I assumed was a signal to say I was good to go. And with that, I wasted no time climbing under the covers as I told him, “Whatever. I’m going to sleep.”

  The bed shifted under his weight as he climbed under the covers with me, though instead of laying down, he sat up with his back against the headboard and turned on the TV. I could hear him flipping through the channels, the glow of the TV flashing with each one as he said, “Your fine ass always wants to go to sleep right after I put it on you.”

  “That’s a compliment to your abilities,” I replied as I pulled the comforter over my head to at least black out some of the extra light, though being under the covers put me way too close to
Guy’s dick that was still full of potential.

  While I was tempted as hell to start some more trouble, Guy decided to do it himself when he asked, “Yo, you’re really not gonna tell me about your date though?”

  I pushed the cover back so he could see my face when I snapped, “Guy, you just came on me and you’re really still worried about that?”

  Even if it was just his ego talking, there was nothing more to say about it now that we had done what I thought made things clear. And I was grateful when that picture finally came through for Guy as he chuckled, “Ha. You right. Sweet dreams, shorty.”

  Guy

  Time flies when you’re having fun.

  That was the saying, but I had never experienced it in the way that I was now as I sat with Nova, Jaxson, and Kaylin at the last basketball game we’d all be able to attend since by the time Lamar’s team came back from their next series of road games, my vacation would be over. It didn’t even seem realistic for so much time to have passed, for so much to have happened in that time. But as I looked over to Nova who was still all smiles from our sex that morning and my son who was tucked up under her like she was his best friend, I knew it was real.

  The sight took me back to when we first met her in the airport with no intentions of ever seeing her again regardless of how pleasant our interaction had been. But somehow the universe had worked mysteriously to bring us together, to have us in the same condo all summer long, and to establish feelings for each other I wasn’t sure what to do with now that summer was winding down. I mean, of course it would’ve been nice to continue things beyond the summer. But unfortunately, life circumstances just didn’t call for it with us living in completely different cities, having completely different worlds.

  Just the thought made me sick. So instead of focusing on that, I decided to focus on Nova who rose to her feet to celebrate Austin’s latest slam dunk.

  While I knew he was deserving of the celebration, and knew things between them hadn’t gone beyond that first date, I couldn’t help but tease, “Yo, you cheering for ol’ boy real hard over there.”

  “Shut up, Guy. He’s ballin’,” she fired back just as Lamar got a steal, stopping at the three-point line to sink a shot of his own. And now we were both on our feet as the time on the clock ticked down until there was none left, the whole arena celebrating as Lamar’s team got their seventh-straight win.

  “That was amazing,” Nova gushed as we filed out of our seats to head towards the locker room so we could catch Lamar after the game.

  I wrapped my arm around her shoulder, leaning in to whisper in her ear, “And you were amazing this morning…”

  At least I thought I was whispering until Kaylin butted in, “Oh, was she now?”

  Nova blushed immediately, turning around to say, “Kaylin Marie, don’t start.”

  But her warning only made Kaylin dance her way in front of us and reply, “I’m just sayinggggg. Y’all are real cute or whatever.”

  “Thanks, Kay. I think we’re pretty cute too,” I told her, tightening my hold on Nova’s shoulder as she threw a side eye my way. But it was a side eye paired with a grin that proved she agreed, only making my thoughts of summer almost being over rush to the forefront. The thoughts that brought on a sadness, an emptiness, that I was unfamiliar with.

  I did my best to shake it off, quietly listening in as Nova and Jaxson went back and forth talking about their favorite parts of the game. It was always amusing as hell to watch Nova match Jaxson’s enthusiasm when he spoke, something I eventually realized was one of her strategies in working on his communication skills. But just the simple fact that she was willing to go above and beyond to always keep him engaged meant the world, though once again I got a little sad since I wouldn’t be the only one losing someone special to me.

  This time I wasn’t as quick to shake it off and Nova noticed, the smile she wore washing away once she saw my somber expression. “What’s the matter, Guy? I know you aren’t really trippin’ over me cheering for Austin, are you?”

  My somber expression quickly turned into one of amusement, especially since the question was coming from the girl who I later found out had been trippin’ with me over some damn baked beans. But considering the timing wasn’t really appropriate for the conversation about my original mood, I plastered on my best smile when I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and answered, “Ain’t nobody worried about him, baby. I’m good. Just thinkin’ about how dope this summer has been.”

  “And that made you sad?” she asked, even more confused now that I had tried to tiptoe around it.

  Since I could pretty much assume she wasn’t going to let it go without explanation, I did my best to answer honestly without going too deep, shrugging as I replied, “I guess. I mean, we only got a week left, and...”

  Before I could finish, she cut me off. “So how about we enjoy the week instead of missing what’s not even gone yet?”

  “I like the way you think, sweetheart,” I told her, dropping a kiss on her nose before catching her lips for a second one that she relished in as if we were the only people around.

  But we were quickly reminded that that wasn’t the case at all when I heard Lamar ask from behind, “Now how in the fuck did I miss this? Sis and brodie done really linked up?”

  Nova only blushed, gnawing at her lip as if she was holding her answer in while I turned around to reply, “Somethin’ like that.”

  Lamar looked more impressed than anything, shaking his head as he turned to his wife to say, “Damn, Kay. Guess I owe you that five hundred now…”

  Even if Lamar thought nothing of the bet, thought nothing of the money, Nova was hysterical when she repeated, “Five hundred? Kaylin, you bet five hundred dollars on this?!”

  Instead of matching Nova’s energy, Kaylin only shrugged, her expression more reserved than ever as she reasoned, “Come on now, Nova. You know I’m all about my coins. And this bet was as easy as they came. Though that whole Austin thing threw me for a loop.”

  Lamar nodded to agree. “Yeah, my guy said he had a good time with you, Cas. Talkin’ about how…”

  “How about we not talk about that? Austin was a gentleman, but I’m happy right here,” Nova said, cutting him off and squeezing even closer to me in a way that made her seem guilty as hell. But then I thought back to her words, thought back to our time together after her date, and decided there was nothing worth being upset about.

  Still, Lamar wasn’t quite as ready to let her off the hook according to the response he tossed out. “Much happier than you were with that David nigga, that’s fasho.”

  Nova cringed against me, closing her eyes in annoyance as she pushed out, “Lamar, you really, really talk too much.”

  Of course he didn’t seem fazed, shrugging when he insisted, “I’m just sayin’. My bro is a good look for you. Y’all are a good look for each other.”

  This time it was me nodding to agree as I told him, “Thanks, bruh. Appreciate it. Appreciate y’all for lettin’ us have the condo to kick it at.”

  While I knew Nova felt a way about them conspiring against us, making bets about us hooking up behind our backs, it was their decision - planned or not - that put us in a position to cross paths. So I could only thank my bro for his hospitality, and absent-mindedness, even when he brushed me off to reply, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, nigga. Just make sure you wash the bedsheets before you leave. Ain’t no tellin’ what y’all ol’ cozy asses been up to now.”

  “Miss. Nova was sleepin’ in Daddy’s bed, Uncle Lamar!” Jaxson blurted from below, my eyes immediately shooting down at him as Kaylin and Lamar bursted with laughter while Nova turned bright red.

  “See what I mean. Gon’ ahead and run ‘em through the washer twice, G. And disinfect them countertops while you’re at it. Cause if you’re anything like me...” he trailed until Kaylin shoved him in the arm. But even then, he only looked at her to continue, “Shit, you’re the one who used to request it. Eat it on the…”

  “Lamar
!” she shouted to cut him off, her cheeks turning almost as rosy as Nova’s had.

  And now that she wasn’t the one on the hot seat, Nova was eating it up, telling Lamar, “Nah, keep talking. Kay wants everybody else to get embarrassed around here. It’s her turn now.”

  Instead of letting him go on, Kaylin took control of the narrative, crossing her arms to huff, “Whatever. I don’t get embarrassed talking about s-e-x. My man knows what I like, he’s a good listener, and he makes me proud to wear this ring every time we do it.”

  Lamar licked his lips as he pulled her into a hug and gushed, “Damn. Shorty tryna earn herself some extra servicing tonight I see…” Before giving her a kiss that was practically a preview for what was to come.

  I admired the way they loved each other, enjoyed seeing the passion still flourish between them years after the “I do’s”, and truth be told, I hoped to have something similar in the near future which I hadn’t saw for myself in a very long time - since Mariah. While the thought kind of caught me off-guard, I was thankfully still aware enough to cover Jaxson’s eyes as things got more intense between them, Nova interrupting to ask, “So… do we still have plans tonight or…?”

  With all they were doing, I wouldn’t have been surprised to hear our plans had been cancelled. And them cancelling our plans would’ve gave room for me to come up with some plans of my own with Nova, something I couldn’t help but take advantage of since the opportunity would no longer be available come next week. But eventually, Lamar pulled his lips away just long enough to answer, “Yeah, yeah. Fasho. Just call before you come.”

  &

  For as bold as she got in the bedroom, and everywhere else we found ourselves having sex, I was amused as hell to see timid, shy Nova show up when we outvoted her in going to the strip club after our dinner plans that had gotten pushed back thanks to Lamar and Kay. It started with her trying to convince us of how tired she was, then it changed to her not having money to throw which Kay and Lamar shut down immediately, and then it changed to her being worried about the women’s well-being which we all explained in different ways how they weren’t being forced into their jobs, not to mention most of them made more in one night than Nova and I made in a month.