Ch. 13

Mia went to Sophia and Finn immediately after work to prepare for the evening. But she hurried in vain, because the two were already busy. The living room has been freed of clothes that they normally lose in passionate minutes and then do not put away again. Judging by the scent, the floor has already been mopped, something that doesn't happen too often as Sophia reveals. “Then why am I here already? I would have put on something more comfortable at home. ”, An embarrassed silence fills the room. "What? What have you been up to now? "

Finn is suddenly fascinated by his own CD collection and Sophia studies the texture of the carpet.

“Now finally open your mouth. Sooner or later I'll find out anyway and believe me you want me to be prepared for it. "

Finn's lips open and close without uttering a sound. His girlfriend has turned her back on her. "So ..." she begins now. "There are still Lola, Kim, Lucas and Max coming. Maybe he'll bring Miriam with him, he couldn't say that yet." This is nothing new. They haven't all been in the same room since Max's engagement party, so they organized this evening.

"And?", That being pushed around is slowly getting on her nerves. “Just spit it out! It is probably too late to change it anyway. "

Finn looks her straight in the eye and takes a deep breath. "Max has invited someone else."

“What's so bad about that? The more the better. “, Mia doesn't understand all this secrecy. "He invited Jack."

She is stunned for a second. "What? Not more? That's it Have you forgotten that Jack and I are friends? Why do you think that I don't want to see him or that I mind? "

"Well ... that was only part of the truth." What came next. “You must have forgotten the beginning of this conversation. We had it from your bum outfit that you would love to slip into if we hadn't hearted you. "

"Okaaaay and from that I should conclude that ...?", A little light opens. “You really don't intend to? Come on, how many times have I said that I can't easily trust this guy again? From you I would have m ... shit! "

Now she gets the full attention of her friends. "I also invited someone else." It will be an interesting evening.

“Summer will come by later too. So can you please leave your coupling attempts? Would be nice of you. "

Sophia's eyes widen and Finn can't suppress a giggle. "Boy Boy! Apparently it won't be the relaxing evening we all hoped for. "

“Stop painting the devil on the wall. You didn't split up in an argument. Both hid something from the other and that's why it failed. That shouldn't cause any problems. “, Finn raises his eyebrows questioningly and Sophia hits him in the ribs instead. “Let's fix the food. With two more people tonight it could be a little tight. "

#

Jack is standing at his best friend's door and doesn't know how to behave. After all the hustle and bustle, they lost sight of each other a little. They used to meet for lunch every day and share the latest gossip. Today it is a happy coincidence when they meet in town on the weekend. They do send each other regular updates about what has happened, but it's just not the same.

At some point, however, they have to get closer again. That's why he said yes to Max and now raises his hand to ring the bell.

He came out of the shop later than expected, because Sonja woke up again and the parents wanted to see her immediately, firstly to find out how she was and secondly to ask her what happened that evening. Since he had to accompany her to remind her that her daughter will first be questioned by the police and then probably no longer wants to answer unpleasant questions. The parents stared at him blankly and asked if he would like to have the matter settled as quickly as possible. He responded with a 'natural' and advised that you should give your daughter time to process what had happened.

The results of the survey will be on his desk tomorrow morning. Just as they will end up with the defense attorney so that he can already think about how to package the girl's statement in such a way that it sounds implausible.

Sighing, he tries to banish the image of Sonja's weak state in the last corner of his mind. Tonight he's going to have fun.

“You gave her time, buddy. Everyone else is already there. “, Finn opened the door for him and waves him inside. Max didn't tell him who was going to come. He assumed that it would be a men's evening, but as soon as he sees the living room and hears the laughter of women present, this theory is already gone.

His friend has redesigned his living room for this evening. Since there are so many and not everyone fits on his sofa, he added his mattresses. Max is sitting on the armchair with his fiancée, while Lola and Mia have made themselves comfortable on the mattress. His gaze wanders to the sofa and picks up on Summer.

Hopefully there won't be a row. “The last of our clique has finally arrived. Let the games begin."

Mia frowns. “What about Kim and Lukas? They wanted to come too or not? ", A smug grin adorns Max's face." Apparently they didn’t have themselves under controls as well as my Miriam and me. The last time I heard from them was two hours ago. There was giggling and rustling all the time. I don't even want to imagine what went off at the other end of the line. Mia shakes her head in disbelief. Your own friend has turned into something lovable. The topics of conversation turn back to the evening.

Then Jack sees 'Monopoly' and 'Don't get angry' on the table. The women cheer. He's not exactly a fan of that kind of stuff, even as a kid he was a bad loser and took everything too seriously. That's why he's a lawyer today. Losing is not an issue, he will do everything possible to help his client, whether they are guilty or not. "I'm for Monopoly.", Lola is already reaching for the box and preparing the game. "Every man for himself. The one who goes bankrupt first has to clear the rest of the evening back and forth. "

Half an hour later, people shamelessly abuse each other and steal property from others. Dirty business is done and others are distracted so that they don't notice that their field has been stepped on and the rent is due. Summer occasionally disappears to get something new to drink and Lola's bladder is tiny, judging from her many loo visits. Finn is happy every time he loses money to Sophia because he demands a kiss every time as compensation. Max has built most of the land and houses and would probably be the winner if he wasn't more busy fondling his future than watching the game. Even if Jack gives up a bad last place, he can't concentrate enough on the board with the best of will. Every time it's Mia's turn, her face brightens. Depending on where she ends up, she pouts or laughs maliciously when she can hit someone. He would so much like to trace its contours with his fingers. Her lips touch when she extends her lower lip.

More and more often he also feels her gaze on him. She smiles at him, gives him a cheeky wink and shakes her head in amusement as he often lets good opportunities slip by. 'She does that on purpose.' Jack accuses her in his mind. He decides to go on the offensive and brushes her hand more often when throwing the dice or back. Opens the top buttons of his shirt, he has not managed to throw himself into his jogging suit, and sits down so that he is a few inches closer to her than before. What she can do, he can for a long time!

A fight begins to claim the other's attention until the next one has thrown the dice. But to draw attention to yourself you have to ignore your figure. Not long later, Mia's hand is on his knee and his tenderly caresses her. They sit so close to each other that he can almost pull Mia onto his lap and the game becomes less and less important. More and more often they are asked by Lola to end their turn faster. Jack hears the others' voices less and less. His senses are tuned to Mia and nothing else can attain his alertness.

Her skin is so soft, he would love to bend over and smell her neck to see if she's still wearing the same perfume that he loves about her. He wants to stroke her hair and pull her head towards him to press his mouth over hers. He wants to show the whole world that only he can take care of the needs of this woman. Only he should have permission.

His eyelids grow heavier with every thought that leads to the bedroom.

#

Mia doesn't even know what happens to her. Jack's eyes darken a little more every second and his gaze brings pudding to her knees. At that moment, even if it were a matter of life or death, she could not rise. His thumb caresses her hand and her hairs stand up with every touch. A pleasant shiver overwhelms her body.

I have no idea what's going on around them right now. Seconds or hours can have passed since your last move. With careful movements she frees her hand from his to let it wander up his arm. A blissful smile falls on his face and for a brief moment his eyes close. Mia's fingers wander into his neck and caress him there. His eyes captivate her. Self-control, a word that doesn't make sense to them right now.

If only she could lean forward to feel his lips on hers again. If she could just snuggle up to him at this moment and feel his body warmth.

Why can't she do it again? Why can't she have what she longs for?

With the best will, she can't or doesn't want to remember the reason and shamelessly leans forward and hesitates for a second before Jack takes the initiative.

They tease each other until their breath comes in spurts. Jack has pulled Mia to him, his arms wrap around her body and nestle against her backside. Your emotions go on a roller coaster. Mia can't get close enough to Jack and it just doesn't seem to be enough. Almost lasciviously she now falls upon his mouth. She just can't hold out anymore.

A heat breaks out in her that she has never felt before. Your skin burns.

Something is starting to make noises in the background, but she doesn't pay any attention to that. But the noise becomes more and more piercing and has no intention of subsiding.

"The air is so thick, you can almost grab the sex with your hand."

The two flinch apart. But they are not the only ones who have been spoken to. The fiancées have also been caught in a close embrace, as well as Sophia and Finn who seem to have had a dirty whispered conversation.

Fortunately they were stopped otherwise it would have turned into an orgy.

Suddenly she winces. She just made out with Jack. She just wanted friendship. She's not ready to give it another try. Inwardly she curses herself and moves back to her original place.

"We have to catch a guy too, because you get really edgy with all the pheromones that eat up the atmosphere here.", Lola takes it with humor.

Max and Miriam just grin over both ears and find the spectacle that offers them amusing. Sophia and Finn don't look at the floor ashamed either, they smile proudly at everyone.

Only Mis can't believe it. How could she let herself go like this?

"What happened here?", Summer comes ... from the kitchen with a made bun. "You haven't been out here for a second because they attacked each other like cats in heat."

Even in the presence of Summer! The two have only just separated. What kind of impression does it make when she approaches him right away?

Her head has probably turned so red that you could mistake it for a tomato. God, what was she thinking? Right, she didn't think at all and now she has the salad.

Jack grins from both ears and is proud to have made her so 'willing'. That certainly makes a good impression on Summer, but Mia wanted to integrate her into hers again.

How hypocritical she is! Now that Summer is in a compressive position, she rushes to help, but as long as she was with Jack, Mia didn't even contact her. Great, that doesn't exactly calm her feelings of guilt that she feels more than others at this moment. Sighing, Mia gets up and goes into the kitchen without a word. Behind her she takes steps. “I'll be right back.”, But the tapping doesn't stop.

"Mia ...", she turns around, startled. Summer is standing in the doorway with a poker face on. 'Oh no, she's gonna give me hell right now and throw me in front of a fake snake.' That's how she feels right now.

“I just wanted to tell you that I wouldn't mind if you and Jack gave each other another chance. You were a great couple as short as it lasted.

It is my own fault for the whole thing. I had this really nonsensical one night stand and see where it got me.

Mia you are a great woman and I admire you for the way you deal with every situation so naturally and easily. I wish that you find the right man and I think you have already found him. All you have to do is let it into your heart. You make friends quickly, but I noticed that you always keep your heart hidden behind a small but existing wall. If you didn't know what to look for, you wouldn't recognize the barely available gestures. But I find it difficult to give everything of myself to others. Why do you think I haven't had a long relationship yet, when it came to that, I've pinched up to now. And lo and behold, this time I screwed everything up. "

Mia doesn't quite keep up. "I beg your pardon? But you cut my shirt out of jealousy. How can you not have put your heart into it? I also heard from Finn that you've been pretty clingy for the past few weeks. "

She does not trust peace on the way. “Mia, I'm still incredibly embarrassed about your shirt and I don't know exactly what made me pull it off. But as you said back then, the cameras change you and this change happens so slowly that you only notice that something is different when it's already too late. Believe me that I would undo this if I could.

To the other, of course I have bracketed. Jack is the first one I could imagine that the relationship thing would work, but I noticed that he was only half-legged in this relationship. That's why I tried desperately to keep him with me. Apparently it didn't work and I wouldn't have tried long before I released it again. You cannot force when there is nothing. I fell in love with the idea of ​​being in love with him.

Now I'm pregnant by a guy whose name I have already forgotten and have a child that I thought I would have in a single family house in a few years. It doesn't always turn out the way you imagine it. ”, She smiles a little wistfully.

Mia just stares at her. She doesn't know what to say to that. She totally misjudged Summer. Put it in a drawer that it absolutely doesn't fit in and ticked off.

"Summer ... I appreciate your openness. Thank you!"

“Well then what are you waiting for. Throw yourself at your guy who looks so worried in our direction that he will get up any moment and come over to us. ", She grins. Mia didn't even notice that they were in his field of vision.

"Summer ... even if you think Jack and I are a good match and I would like nothing better than to try it again, I don't know if I should. I don't want it to end like last time. "

“That was a completely different situation. You can't compare that to normal life. Also, a lot happened that month. You fell into each other quickly and were separated even more quickly. That's why you should try again and take it a little slower this time. Take your time and don't rush anything. There is no one to rush you. Mia, I wish that you can manage it. "

"Let's see.", She is not quite convinced yet. However, Summer brought in a couple of good points.

With a satisfied nod, Summer goes back to the others. Mia waits a moment and then follows her. Jack is at your side immediately. You can tell from him that he wants to say something, but dominates her because of her. He knows she's not ready for Round 2 yet. Before today he hadn't said that he wanted to try again. So far only friendship has been spoken of.

Why does it always have to be so complicated?

#

Jack observed his ex and hopefully soon his girlfriend with increasing interest. Mia clearly didn't feel well at the beginning of the conversation and he was already half up when Sophia whistled him back. “Sit down again. You should speak out. ”So he reluctantly sat down again. In the course of their conversation, Mia's face has reflected every emotion. At first he recognized disbelief and distrust, but it quickly turned into an interested one.

Jack feels like a stalker. He observes her every move and tries to analyze her together with her expression. Suddenly both women look over at him. What are they talking about?

Shortly afterwards they come back to them. He doesn't have what the others have been saying in the last few minutes or whether they have talked at all. Mia sits back in her seat and starts asking questions about what was whispered, but then lets it go. With a frustrated expression on his face, he turns back to the group that actually seems to be deeply involved in a conversation.

Jack can still taste Mia on his lips. Cute and innocent. How did he miss that taste. He really wanted to take things slower, but he just couldn't help it earlier. She flirted with him and he couldn't resist the temptation. Hopefully he didn't break anything with it that they just rebuilt.

Suddenly he feels everyone's eyes on him. "What?"

Finn shakes his head in disbelief. "Dude, we've already asked you three times how your case is going and you nod each time without answering.", Oops.

“The group of teenagers has disappeared and the victim woke up a few hours ago. I will have your statement in the morning. Hopefully that will essentially bring us further. ”, Jack never gives his friends the names of those involved. As long as he does not divulge anything that his clients have entrusted to him and only roughly outlines everything, he does not violate his duty of confidentiality.

“I hope that these children will get a just punishment. It's unbelievable how much crap you can get away with at a young age. ”Max shakes his head.

“Change of subject!”, Miriam requests and immediately begins to initiate it. “Have you heard of the film that is about to hit the cinema? Something about a ghost that haunts a house. ", Instantly several people groan. "How do you get into horror movies now? Uah, I can't take it off at all. ”Sophia shudders. Summer immediately agrees.

The evening progresses and it is still really cozy. However, around midnight the ripcord is pulled. After all, they have to get up early tomorrow.

After they say goodbye and Jack opens his car door, he feels a hand on his arm and turns to Mia in amazement. "Yes?"

She presses around a little and Jack is briefly afraid that she will tell him that their friendship is over.

"Do you have plans for tomorrow evening?"

"What?", Mia looks at him uncertainly.

"Oh forget it.", She turns around and wants to leave, but this time he stops her. "No wait. I don't have anything planned yet. ”That could be his chance. “I wanted to ask you if you want to come over tomorrow. We could watch horror films! ”, They recently discovered that they both really like the genre. "Ok, our date is set." He just can't help grinning from one ear to the other. "Because of ...", oh no, what's next. "I want to talk to you about that tomorrow too."

'Please, please dear God that she doesn't reject me entirely and that I still have a chance to prove to her that I'm not always a complete idiot. Amen.'