Chapter 27

Pixie

Ice and I just had dinner when he basically kicked all the guards out for the night. He did it politely at least. And not for the whole night. Just until we were done with our movie. Ice was making popcorn while I changed into something comfy and got a blanket. Ice was already on the couch with a bowl of popcorn big enough for four people when I got back. But I know my boys like to eat. Ice will eat most of it by himself.

He had his kutte and boots off leaving him in only a tee-shirt. It amazes me how these guys can go around wearing the bare minimum in this cold. I know they wear hoodies or jackets when they ride. But other than that kuttes, tee-shirts and jeans. And if I’m lucky no tee-shirt. Most may be my brothers and I don’t look at them but the ones that aren’t trust me I look. I’m a healthy woman with eyes that work. I’m going to take in the eye candy whenever I can. Who wouldn’t. Ice and a few prospects are my favorite to look at. Well, until Ethan came along.

But enough about that. I don’t want to think about Ethan, or practice or this stalker business or the eye candy my brothers keep at their club. Now that I think about it Viper keeps a lot of eye candy at his club too. Goof is not bad at all. Just so you know I don’t check out the guys that have an ol’e lady. To me that is disrespectful. I shake my head to clear my thoughts. It is movie night with my buddy. No time for wayward thoughts. More like it is a night for no thoughts.

I get comfy sitting by Ice. I curl up by his side, laying my head on his shoulder. Something I have done hundreds of times. Ice throws his arm over my shoulder rubbing his hand up and down as he hands me the remote. Like I said we have done this all the time but for some reason this feels a little different. I don’t know why. And not a bad different. Just different. But I’m not going to analyze it right now. Or ever. It is probably just me since my emotions are all over the place lately. I’m seeing something that has never been there. Or I’m looking for something to take my mind off Ethan.

Ice is safe. That is what it is. “ So what are we thinking? Comedy, sci-fi or action.” I asked. “ I’m thinking sci-fi. But we can watch whatever you want. What are you in the mood for?” Sounds good to me. “ Do you have time for a marathon?” I asked, looking up at him. He smiles, “ I have the whole night free for you.” I grin, “ X-Men it is.” I flipped through my Disney service to find the one I’m looking for. We are starting from the beginning. I know I probably won’t make it to the second movie but it is worth a try.

We don’t talk through the first one. Just munch on our snack. By the time we started the second movie I was yawning but I didn’t want the night to end.So I hid it the best I could. I loved spending time with Ice. He is one of my favorites to hang out with. He keeps rubbing my arms which isn’t helping my sleepiness. Everyone once in a while he will kiss my forehead.

“ You know we should do this more often,” he says suddenly. “ Which part? The movie, the cuddling or the junk food?” I asked giggling. “ All of it. Just you and me. And we could do more, you know. We could go to the movies. Out to dinner. We could go to that Spring Fling you like so much. That is just a few months away. Or anything you want to do.” Ice said.

I laughed “ Ice you hate the Spring Fling. You always come up with something to avoid going. Last time I asked, you decided your bike needed to be washed even though you had just done it.” “ Yea, I know. I’ll do it if you want.” Ice said. His hand moved from my shoulder to my head making me look at him. “ Ice, you know I love you.And because I do I would never ask you to go since you hate it. But the movie and stuff. Yea, I would like that. But why?” I asked.

I hang out with the Devils all the time. No big deal there. I will admit over the last couple of years I have pulled back from Ice and not spend as much time with him as before. I needed to so I would get over my crush. And it worked. I got over it. With the help of watching skanks leave his room. But we are getting off track. “ I miss spending time with you.” Ice said. He pulls me closer.

“ You may not think I have noticed but I did. You pulled away from me. I watched to see if you did it to anyone else but you didn’t. I couldn’t figure out what I did. If I pissed you off you would have told me. You aren’t one to keep your mouth shut. But I gave you time and figured you would come around again.” Ice said. He looked so sad and hurt. I have never seen him like this before. I wrap an arm around his waist and hug him the best I can the way we are positioned. I never thought I would hurt Ice. He never seemed the type.

I can’t tell him the truth about why I did what I did but I can give him something. And this conversation is a real name kind. “ Reggie, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I didn’t know I did. That was never what I wanted to do that.” I said. “ Sweet pea, we used to be so close. And then there were times when you would barely talk to me. Then you started talking to me again but the closeness was gone.” Ice said. “ Reggie, I probably handled it wrong. But all I can say is that I was going through some stuff. I thought pulling away was the best idea at the time.” I told him.
“ Do you want to talk about it?” he asked. I shake my head. “ No. And not just to you. I didn’t talk with anyone. It was something I had to deal with on my own.” I said. “ And did you? Deal with it?” Ice asked. “ Yea. I did. For the most part. But where is this going?” I couldn’t help but wonder. But before Ice could answer the front door opens and in walks Viper.

What is he doing here? It is his night off. Which I needed. I needed the break. “ What the fuck are you doing here?” Ice asked. Is it just me or does Ice look pissed. I mean Viper interrupted our movie and talk but that isn’t a reason to lose your shit. I can feel the Ice tense under me. What is going on? I thought these guys liked each other. I sit up but keep close to Ice. A fight won’t break out if I do. And I feel like one might break out. I just don’t understand why.
Viper smirks at Ice “ I came by to check on my wife.” He emphasizes wife for some reason. “ I know she had a rough day so I brought her some treats.” Viper said, placing a bag on the table. He pulls out three boxes and opens them. The first one has chocolate chip banana cookies. The second mixed berry cheesecake. The third banana bread. All my favorites.But how did he know? Did he remember a few things from when we met?

“ Viper, this is sweet. Thanks. But you didn’t have to do this. Ice is taking care of me. You didn’t have to come from the club for this. I’m sure you had other things to do.” Or other people I think to myself. So maybe I haven’t completely gotten over the cheating thing. But I am getting there. “ Oh, I’m sure Ice wants to take very good care of you.” Viper said full of sarcasm glaring at Ice. Funny thing is Ice is glaring back at him. What the fuck?

Viper flops down on the couch next to me. He wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me from Ice. Rude much. “ Which one do you want?” Viper asks me, not even looking at Ice. “ Just give me the cookies.” I snapped. Viper gave me the box. I offered some to Ice then took two myself and offered some to Viper. “ No baby. Those are for you.” Viper looks at the tv and asks “ So what are we watching?” Ice growls out “ WE, were watching X-men. One of Sabine's favorites.

“ Not a bad choice. I think I will join you.” Viper said like he wasn’t already sitting down. “ We were having a nice night to ourselves. We have guards outside that check in every twenty minutes. Sweet pea is safe with me by her side.” Ice said. “ I’m sure you don’t have any problem having Sabine, my wife, by your side. Not that I blame you. But she would be safe with me. Her loving husband with her. So if you want to go I’m sure some of my skanks have missed you. I will make sure Sabine is taken care of. All of Sabine.” Viper snides.

I tense for a second at the mention of skanks. For both Viper and Ice. “ Not into skanks these days. I haven’t in a year. That sounds more like your thing.” Ice gloats. I have had enough. “ Is there something I should know about?” “ NO.” they both shout. Weird. “ Whatever. You both are acting odd. So how about we just get back to the movie.” I said wanting to end what ever is going on with them. I’m too tired for some grown man dick measuring contest.

Not another word is said. Good, I want to finish my movie in peace. My yawning starts up again and before long my eyes begin to close and I feel myself leaning to the side. Which side I don’t remember. I just know I hit a hard shoulder and a hand easing me down.