Warning: M rated stuff in this chapter.


Chapter 3: Securing the Deal

Looking at herself in the mirror, she nodded in approval at her outfit; she would do. Despite knowing Joey was probably going to take her somewhere classy, she refused to dress classy. Classy wasn't her favourite style and besides, he might be a twenty five year old serious business man but she was eighteen, young, single and determined to have fun and show him the real Lauren wasn't weak. She wasn't normally like the one who broke down on him; she tried telling herself it only happened because everything just caught up with her and for no other reason whatsoever; like she felt comfortable and safe with him. Because she totally didn't.

Having found her best matching black lacy underwear, she put on her short black leather skirt with a red vest top and would later add her leather jacket; also adding her black high heel wedge ankle boots with a pair of black tights. Looking at the clock on her bedside table, it flashed five thirty pm. Hearing a honk outside, she glanced through her window to see the taxi waiting outside. Grabbing her clutch bag, she walked down the stairs while slipping on her jacket. Feeling the bitterly cold air, she shivered as she closed the front door behind her; Abi was still out with Alice so she didn't have to make up any excuse as to where she was going. Jumping into the taxi, she gave the name of the place and settled back, an overwhelming sick feeling hitting her. Was she really going to go through with this?

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Joey was sat in the restaurant waiting for her. She was late. In the pit of his stomach, he knew she wasn't coming. Why would she come? She probably had better offers for her Saturday night than spending it with him. She was stunning, independent and feisty; just completely different to any girl he'd ever met before. She wasn't impressed by his wealth and she wasn't influenced by his charm. He actually liked her because of that. It meant he actually had to make an effort with her to win her over. Well he would if she gave him a chance.

Noting she was now half an hour late, he was about to stand up and leave when he saw her rush through the door all flustered. He smiled seeing what she was wearing as the waiter led her in his direction. He had been taken aback the moment he laid eyes on her as she entered the trendy new bar/restaurant; he thought she looked stunning tonight although it was obvious she wasn't trying to be anything other than herself. Yet again, that made him add another reason to his list as to why he liked her so much; she wasn't fake like a lot of people he knew.

"I know, I know, I'm late; blame the stupid taxi who decided to take the most inconvenient route here." There was no hello; she couldn't be doing with silly hellos when she was late. He went to stand up to pull her chair out but she was sat down before he could even comprehend what she was doing and move.

"It's ok; I didn't think you were coming." He poured her a glass of wine which she downed within seconds. "You look gorgeous, by the way."

"I told you I would come. I don't break promises or deals." She said bluntly, ignoring his comment and shaking her jacket off before running a hand through her messed up hair. For Lauren, this evening was already starting off on a bad note so Joey hoped that maybe things could only improve for her.

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Joey unlocked his front door later that evening; Lauren following behind. The evening so far had been just about manageable with only pleasantries and very general conversations taking place in between the long awkward silences. Lauren hadn't been very communicative throughout the dinner and she made it very clear that this was just a business thing for her; nothing else.

"So, shall we get to it then?"Lauren asked completely emotionless. She was becoming impatient with his games; she wasn't interested in being wooed by him, not one bit.

Joey sighed, hearing the deadpan tone to her voice. "Lauren, I told you already, we don't have to do this." He watched her slip her jacket off, causing her to shiver again. "I won't do this."

"No, we're doing this tonight." Lauren crossed the room and pulled him flush against her body by the collar of his shirt. The second their lips touched, it was obvious to them; neither had experienced anything that even came close to how this felt. Straddling his waist as he lowered them onto his sofa with her legs, she worked the buttons on his shirt, stripping it from his body seconds later. She actually gasped a little (although Joey didn't seem to notice) when she saw his strong chiselled chest; her fingers running up and down the bare muscular chest.

Joey put his hands forward, pushing her away as he held her shoulders still. "Lauren, stop. Are you really sure you want this? I'm not going to force you into something like this. I would never force a woman into something she didn't want."

Lauren stared at him intently. He was telling her she didn't have to go through with this but to her a deal was a deal. Besides, ashamedly, a little part of her couldn't stop, she wanted more; no she needed more. Just from his initial touch and his kiss, her body was craving more; most likely because it had been a while since she was last with anyone more intimately to remember than just a random one night stand when she was drunk. Her nether region was betraying her head with a burning desire to be satisfied by his strong fingers or whatever else he was hiding away under his remaining clothes.

Earlier on in the day, Lauren had realised that if she didn't do this, he could always come back at her for something at any point between now and when she finally paid him the money back (she had no idea when that would be exactly). Deciding too much time had passed, she broke her reply with kisses over his upper body needing a distraction and to convince him to stop delaying this any longer; the buzz from her alcohol intake earlier that evening giving her the confidence.

"I'm...certain...we...had...a...deal." She worked down his neck, a low groan escaping his lips.

Joey, deciding no more talking was needed, as he lifted her face to look up at him to confirm to him she was ok with this, flipped their positions so he was now on top of her; he was confident she wasn't been forced into this although she still only referred to this as her fulfilling her end of the deal. He had no idea why but the brunette in front of him drove him crazy; he felt like nothing else in the world mattered to him except her.

"You know you are so beautiful." Joey told her, breaking the kiss and pushing a few strands of her hair behind her ear and stared deeply into her eyes.

Lauren sensed the change in the atmosphere mood in the room to something more intense; she couldn't put a specific name to it exactly though. Instead of replying, she lifted her arms to allow him to remove her t-shirt. With every fibre in her body, every little thing he did or said made her want him more. Oh how she hated her traitorous body.

"You're so hot." Lauren mumbled as he tossed her red vest top on the floor before moving to unzip her skirt; slipping it off her in one continuous motion.

Knowing things were getting a little uncomfortable on the sofa, Joey stood up and pulled her up; Lauren left feeling confused as to why he had stopped, again. Catching her off guard, he moved forward and picked her up, his hands on her behind; her legs instantly wrapping around his waist as she realised he must have been carrying her towards the bedroom.

Taking in her full glory as he laid her down on the large king size bed, Joey couldn't believe how lucky he was; there was no way he was going to let her go now that she was his, even if it was only for that one night.

"Are you just going to stand there?" She asked, getting impatient. Her body was so close to the edge that every second was becoming torture for her. A smug smile appeared on his face as he saw her desperation. Eyeing her up and down as she lay in front of him in just her underwear, Lauren rolled her eyes knowing he was checking her out and stalling. "Like what you see?"

Breaking his trance on her body, he finally moved so he was straddling her once more. "Oh you know it." Kissing her again, this time a lot harder and more passionate, he soon made his way down to her neck and sucked on it softly, eliciting a moan from Lauren's throat. They both had the same thought; He is going to be the death of me /she is going to be the death of me.

Roaming his hands over her body, he felt her body react instantly to where he touched which made his erection even harder if possible. However, he loved knowing he had so much control over this strong, independent woman's body.

Bringing her hands down to his jeans, Lauren pushed them off as far as she could before he took over and kicked them the rest of the way off, along with his boxers, as she moved her hands up and down his backside and smiled feeling his erection placing a pressure on her thigh; she loved that she could make him feel like this.

Joey knew she was ready for him already as he pulled her underwear slowly down her long pale legs; leaving them both there fully naked. Moving his hands down, he slowly rubbed his fingers along her sensitive bud, making her moan in pleasure but Joey quickly removed his hand, teasing her but also because he needed to hear her say it one more time.

"Are you sure you want to do this? We can stop at any point." The concern in his voice seemed to hit her hard in her chest; he was willing to stop at this point despite their current situations. She knew she was letting her emotion start to cloud her judgement but it felt almost impossible to not, no matter how hard she tried, and wanted, to see this as just part of their business deal. She didn't want to enjoy a single second of this.

"Yeah, I am."

Moving his hand back down again, all the while still kissing her, he pushed one finger in first, a moan leaving her mouth instantly before he then added a second. He could feel her body getting closer to her edge as he moved within her, her walls contracting around his fingers. He watched as her first orgasm hit her, the look on her face one of the most amazing things he'd ever seen; her whole body now physically shaking with the pleasure.

Sure he had been with plenty of other women, some a lot more experienced than Lauren, most likely, but there was something different. He wanted to make her feel special; his whole focus was giving her pleasure rather than taking it for himself.

"Do you have any protection?" Joey nodded as he leaned over and opened a draw; he was impressed that she took being safe seriously and wasn't embarrassed by it.

Taking it from his hands, she opened the foil packaging before slipping it on over him. Giving him a final nod of approval as he positioned himself over her, he slipped into her allowing their bodies to become one. Lauren's eyes shut instantly as she felt him wait a second before their bodies started moving in sync; a slow rhythmic pace before increasing in intensity and speed. The sensational feelings running through Lauren were also being felt by Joey. Being together, like this, felt right.

Joey wasn't interested in this being the same as any quick fuck like he usually had with random girls but wanted to make it last; wanted to feel everything, refusing his instinct to increase his speed and satisfy his own needs. He pushed her chin up so she was looking into his eyes as he thrust his hips against her own; he wanted her to see, know and feel how much passion he felt for her right now and he knew as much as she was trying not to show her enjoyment, her eyes gave her away.

As Lauren neared her edge, she couldn't help but let out a loud moan as she rode the ecstasy she felt; the high she was experiencing was so much greater than that of when she drank. Feeling her orgasm hit, Joey felt himself explode just seconds later. The two lay their panting, Joey falling on top of her, beads of sweat glistening on their bodies. Slowly slipping out of her, Joey pulled away from her and rolled off her before leaning over the edge of the bed to discard the condom in the bin.

Turning back over, Joey went to wrap his arms around her, hoping she may have softened towards him after everything but she pushed them away instantly.

Joey's P.O.V

I watched as she turned her body away from me after I tried to pull her close. It hurt to see her become so distant again; so shut off emotionally. I didn't want it to be like this. How could she have been so into it and now so cut off? I just didn't get it. Worst of all, the only emotion I now felt, replacing the pleasure that was there just moments ago, was guilt.

End Joey's P.O.V

Lauren's P.O.V.

Rolling away from him, I closed my eyes as silent tears fell from my eyes. I felt sick. How could I have enjoyed it? How I wished I could have just let him hold me in his arms, giving me the security I have craved for so long. He wasn't just anyone though; he was my cousin. What had I just done?

End Lauren's P.O.V.


A/N: Thanks for all the reviews! I really hope I haven't disappointed anyone with this chapter. If I have I'm sorry but feel free to tell me anyway in a review; I won't be offended. I'd love to hear your thoughts as I really wasn't sure about this chapter. Thanks again for reading! I'll update soon! :)