Chapter 53
Kapri's P.O.V.
I'm packing. Packing. For a trip. A trip. With Maverick. Maverick Penton. A trip alone with Maverick Penton. Just the two of us. To a secluded cabin. For two days. Alone.
Am I going to lose my virginity? Should I pack my vibrator? Do I pack se.xy clothes too? Do I even have se.xy clothes?
"What are you doing?" Brooke asked me.
"Packing." I said.
Brooke plopped down on my bed, and looked through my pile of clothes.
"How do you like your new room?" I asked her.
Mom finally asked Brooke to stay here. She was supposed to wait for Maverick and me, but I guess they were out getting pizza together, and Mom just asked her. It's okay as long as Brooke said yes. Which she did.
"It's nice. Kind of weird though, honestly," She replied.
"Weird why?" I asked.
Brooke shrugged.
"It's been a long time since I've lived in a house with other people," she said.
"You literally already lived here. You just have a room now," I told her.
"Yeah, I guess you're right," Brooke said. "I think it's just going to take me some time to get used to it."
"Makes sense." I mumbled.
"I still can't believe your mom did all of this for me." She said.
"Believe me, even if we were still living in our little apartment, Mom would have convinced you to stay with us. She hates seeing someone all alone. Especially a kid." I told her.
"Yeah, I've picked up on that. I'm just glad that she was okay with me wanting to go home on the weekends." Brooke replied.
"Yeah, now you can still have parties." I teased.
Brooke snorted.
"So, what are you packing for? Are you guys taking a trip?" She asked.
I felt my face heat up.
"Maverick asked me to go to our family's cabin tomorrow for the weekend." I told her.
Brooke raised a brow at me.
"Is everyone going?" She asked.
"Nope." I replied without looking at her.
"Sorry, soo... You and Maverick are going to a secluded cabin? For the weekend? Alone? Just the two of you?" Brooke echoed my spiraling thoughts.
I finally looked up at my friend. I chewed on my bottom lip as my worry started to show. At least I'm not the only one who thinks this is wild.
"I don't know what to think honestly," I admitted.
"Well, how do you feel?" Brooke asked me.
I blew out a breath.
"Nervous. I don't know what to expect, or if I should expect anything." I said honestly. "But I'm also kind of excited. I mean.. I like Maverick. A lot." I said, annoyed. "So, having this bit of a getaway.. It's kind of nice to think about." "Especially with the whole Sally thing," Brooke added.
"Exactly." I said.
"Well, don't be nervous. It's just Maverick, right?" Brooke said.
I nodded to her. She's right. Just Maverick. Who cares?
"I have some.. se.xy clothes you can take with you if you want." Brooke offered.
My eyes flickered at her.
"Really?" I asked.
Brooke laughed.
"Yeah. I've never worn any of it. I'm not even sure why I have it." She told me.
I smiled, and threw my arms around Brooke.
"You're literally the best," I told her.
"It's the least I can do after everything you've done for me," Brooke said as she hugged me back. "I mean it, Kapri. Thank you so much. It's been so long since.. I haven't had to feel alone all the time." I squeezed her tighter.
"You shouldn't have had to feel alone to begin with. I'm just happy I could help you." I told her.
Brooke pulled away, and smiled at me.
"So," she said. "What are you going to tell Hayden?"
*****
I took a deep breath before approaching Hayden at his locker.
"H-hey Hayden." I greeted him softly.
Hayden turned his head to me, and a bright smile spread across his face.
"Hey cutie." He greeted back.
My heart sunk.
"Uhm, I need to talk to you." I said.
Hayden's eyebrows knitted together.
"Something wrong?" He asked.
"Uhm, well, I just.." I trailed off.
I took a deep breath. Might as well just say it.
"I can't go to homecoming with you anymore. I'm really sorry." I rushed out.
Hayden blinked at me.
"Uhm.. okay.." He said sadly. "Can I ask why?"
I chewed on my bottom lip.
"M-my family is going on a t-trip. I didn't know until yesterday." I lied.
I can't exactly tell him that I'm going on a romantic getaway weekend with my stepbrother. I don't even know if it's really a romantic getaway. I mean, it'll be just the two of us, so that's what it is, right? "Oh.. Well, that's.. disappointing." Hayden replied with a dry laugh.
"I'm really sorry, Hayden," I said.
"Hey, it's okay. Can't be helped, right?" he replied.
Uh...
"Maybe you can make it up to me when you get back," he suggested.
Oh no, I don't think Maverick will be happy about that.
""Uhm.." I trailed off.
"I desperately need some help with English. Do you think you could tutor me sometimes during the week? After football practice?" He asked.
Oh!
"Uh, yeah." I said awkwardly. "I can definitely do that," I said.
"Great," Hayden said with a smile. "Let's get to class then."
"Where do you think you're going?" Maverick said as he grabbed my wrist, and pulled me into an empty hallway.
"Uh.. lunch is over, so I'm going to class." I said..
Maverick looked around to make sure no one was watching. Then he used his body to push me against the wall. The smile he's giving me is making my knees weak.
Today has been a pleasant day. Sally hasn't been here all day, and Maverick has been giving me more attention than usual. It's been great honestly.
"No, we are leaving early." He told me.
"We are?" I asked with a raised brow.
"I told you that we were leaving school early." Maverick said, annoyed.
I rolled my eyes.
"I didn't think you meant this early. Why did we even bother coming to school?" I said.
Maverick smirked down at me.
"I said the same thing this morning when you woke up, but you insisted," he said.
My face flamed, and I looked around to make sure no one was near us.
"What? Embarrassed that we sleep together every night?" Maverick teased.
I gave him a bored look.
"Extremely," I muttered.
Maverick chuckled at me.
"Come on, let's go." He said. "I have your stuff in the car. We're gonna stop to get food and head up."
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Maverick and I had a pleasant drive. I was honestly kind of surprised. We've been bickering playfully, and Maverick let me have control of the music. All in all, the ride went by much faster than I thought it would.
We pulled into a long driveway. I peered out the window to see nothing but trees. After a few more minutes, a large cabin came into view. It looks way bigger than I thought it would.
"This is a secluded cabin?" I asked.
Maverick chuckled.
"We're rich Kap. This is as secluded as Dad was willing to go." He told me.
Maverick put the car in park, and I stared up at the two-story cabin.
"There are six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a hot tub out back overlooking the view of the trees and mountains," Maverick told me.
I turned my head to give him a wide-eyed look. To which he only chuckled at.
Maverick got out of the car, and so did I. He grabbed our bags from the back, and then walked to the door. I followed Maverick into the cabin, and immediately began looking around. I walked into every room, opened every door. I just wanted to see everything. This place is definitely what I was expecting. Rich. The hard wood floors are glossy. The cabin walls are decorated with art and a few family pictures. I walked over to one that caught my attention.
This looks like Maverick when he was a just a boy. I recognize Liam too. The twins were just small babies. And this must be Maverick's mom.
"This is your mom?" I asked him.
I looked up to see Maverick looking at me. He only nodded in response.
"She's very beautiful," I said.
"Yeah," he said softly.
Maverick took the picture from me, and set it back down. He grabbed my hand, and pulled me through the house. Maverick led me upstairs to the master bedroom. Where he put our stuff.
This place is huge. There's even a fireplace, and a balcony. It's beautiful.
"Do you want to change and watch a movie downstairs?" Maverick asked me. "I'll cook you something."
I raised a brow at him.
"You're going to cook for me?" I asked.
Maverick rolled his eyes, making me laugh.
"Change. I'll go get things ready." He said.
After Maverick walked out of the room, I opened my suitcase. Brooke did give me some se.xy underwear, but.. I don't think now is the time for that. So, I decided on the next best thing. A pair of small cotton shorts, and a white cropped T-shirt. Once I changed, I went downstairs to see Maverick in the kitchen. The smell of bacon filled the room.
"Breakfast?" I asked.
Maverick turned to look at me. His smile faltered as his eyes roamed down my body. I started to squirm under his gaze.
"Come here." Maverick ordered.
My body immediately complied. I walked up to stand in front of Maverick. His hands roamed down to my hips. Then he lifted me up to set me on the counter.
I let out a small yelp, and gripped his shoulders. Maverick chuckled at me as he nestled between my legs. His lips instantly going to my neck.
"Were you trying to tease me on purpose by wearing this?" He asked.
"I-it's just my pajamas," I said.
Although, that's a lie. I did do this on purpose. I just... wasn't sure if Maverick would really care.
Maverick chuckled against my neck. His tongue licked up the side of my neck, causing goosebumps to rise across my skin. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and held him closer.
"Kapri.." Maverick whispered in my ear.
"Hmmm?" I hummed out.
"I know we just got here, but I really want to take your clothes off," he said.
I pulled back to look into Maverick's eyes.
"Then do it." I breathed out.
Something took over in Maverick's eyes. I didn't understand it, but it did ignite something inside of me. I want him.
Maverick smashed his lips to mine. His hands went under my shirt. He had just pulled away to lift my shirt off of my body when the doorbell rang.
We both froze, and looked at each other.
"We're you waiting for something?" I asked.
Maverick shook his head with a frown.
"Stay here." He ordered.
Maverick walked through the house. I peeked around the corner as he opened the door. To reveal my worst nightmare.
""Sally?"