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"Caitlin baby. You want to get back into my good books, don't you?" Dean's voice was raspy and low. She swung her head round and found he was staring intently at her and Seth.
Yes, but not like this, she wanted to say. Roman too had that languid, sexy air about him that spoke of how much he was in on this too.
Seth kept his hands on her waist before sliding them down to her hips. She tried to prize his fingers off her but he just chuckled at her attempts. Whilst his hands stayed exactly where he wanted, his lips nuzzled her ear, nibbling and whispering so the others couldn't hear. It was hard not to melt under his touch but his arrogant words bit in to her.
"Think about the situation you're in baby. I can make things very uncomfortable for you."
"Please, I just can't do this here," she said. Finding the strength to extricate herself from Seth's grip and backing away through the bubbles.
"Yes you can Caitlin," Dean insisted. His tone was impatient and that sent a shiver of worry over her skin. He'd been so nice earlier and she wanted his good mood to continue but in the cold light of day this might be a step too far.
Roman held out a hand. "It's just boundaries baby. Push them. See if you enjoy it." He pulled her onto his lap where she could feel his dick already slighted tented within the trunks. It pressed on her bare thigh. Even semi-erect he was impressive. Gently caressing her bottom lip with his thumb, he proceeded to stroke, then kiss all the tension out of her. Maybe she could get used to this.
Another pair of hands joined Roman's as Seth followed suit. Caitlin flinched at his touch, wanting him to know that she was pissed with him.
"Ah, don't be like that," Seth murmured. "You can give me the cold shoulder all you like, but we'll get what we want from you in the end. We always do."
Dean had just joined them in the middle of the pool and was sliding his hand under the fabric of the swimsuit that covered her ass when voices could be heard behind the swaying bamboo.
"I don't think we should. Honestly." It was a very unsure Amy along with a very bold 'Clipboard' Claire.
"Nonsense, they're just people and anyway why should she have all the fun." The same loud voice then proceeded to shout thus. "Cooeee, Caitie..."
Oh for fuck's sake. This cannot be happening. The boys whisked away and twirls of embarrassment undulated inside her as the top of Claire's head slowly appeared as she climbed the steps to the raised area.
"Hello boys," Claire trilled. "We just popped over to see when Caitie was coming back. Lots to do you see. Mind if we join you for a bit? Ooh, its lovely and bubbly isn't it?" Not waiting for an answer she dropped her long, tall body into the water. "How the other half live, eh?"
Caitlin literally wanted to drown right there and then, rather than look upon the reactions of the Shield to this unwelcome intrusion. Amy hovered on the edge of the pool not sure what to do. "Come on Amy, in you get," Claire told her like she was talking to a toddler.
When Caitlin finally dared to look round at the men, she saw Dean staring at Claire with utter contempt, while Roman was serious and Seth was trying hard to suppress a laugh.
"Your swimsuit has come undone Caitie," Claire observed totally oblivious. At that Seth could contain himself no longer and exploded with mirth. "My goodness you are all very handsome, aren't you?"
For the hundredth time, Caitlin wondered how the hell Claire did not get how annoying she is. Why does she ask loads of questions but not wait for the answer. Amy gave her a sympathetic look and mouthed sorry.
At length Dean spoke. "Caitie," he drawled causing her to cringe. "Can I have a word?" His voice dripped with sarcasm as he rose God-like from the swirling water. Rivulets ran off the golden skin of his broad back, giving him the air of an expensive aftershave advert model. Perfect and unattainable. She ought to leave well alone but he was her idol. She could no more leave him alone than a moth to a flame.
"Sure." She followed him apprehensively to a rattan daybed which overlooked the main pool and sat down, her legs curled underneath and out to the side in what she hoped was an attractive angle. Dean clearly did not notice because he tapped his fingers on his chest in that way does when he is pissed off. Help. Caitlin braced herself as he turned towards her, rolling his neck as if is readying himself for a fight.
"Get rid of them, or so help me God you'll regret it."
Again that stubborn well of indignation rose up. Yes, Claire was an idiot but couldn't he just tolerate them for a few minutes. Poor Amy was looking beyond awkward.
"I don't see what the problem is," she told him cooly.
He raised his eyebrows and exhaled a long pent up breath. "I think you like danger 'cause you seem to like provoking me."
Caitlin shook her head.
"Yea, its true. Take last night. You could've accepted the Champagne, flirted a little and I may or may not have fucked you but no. You had to say no to me and look where we are."
"That's not true. I told you why I sent the bottle back."
"And what about this morning huh? Everything you do riles me up. I bet it thrills you. The thought of the consequences."
Maybe subconsciously he had a point but not liking the direction of the conversation in public, she decided to change the subject.
"Can't you just be nice to them for a little while?"
"Nice ain't in my vocabulary. You should know that by now."
Caitlin shrugged, thinking back to the balcony. "I think you're nice. When you want to be."
"You don't know me." For a brief second, that desolate air shrouded him again.
Instinctively, she reached out and stroked his hand. "I'd like to get to know you."
His eyes softened but all too soon he shook it off. As if coming to his senses. "Baby, get this straight in that pretty little head of yours. The only part of me you're gonna get to know... is my dick."
The rejection stung her. "We'll leave you in peace then."
"Nah, they go. You stay. We've got plans for you."
They glared at each other before Caitlin stood up and walked back to the tub. "Hey girls, lets go get a drink." Her voice was unnaturally high. She noticed that Seth was sitting close to Amy, who was blushing and giggling as she listened to him. Claire had her head back and eyes closed enjoying the jets pummelling her back. Roman was back on a sun-bed, no doubt to avoid Claire and her stupid comments.
"We've only just got here," grumbled Claire.
"Well, I think I've caused enough distraction on Jen's hen do so we should get back to her and carry on with the party." Caitlin was firm and glanced in Dean's direction. Her reward was a murderous look filled with savage intent.
"See you around guys," she waved innocently as the two girls followed her down the steps in to the main pool.
"What were you doing in that pool anyway?" Amy asked when they were back on their own sun-beds.. "There's something going on isn't there?"
Her friend knew her well. Caitlin sighed admitting defeat. "You of all people know how much I like them. I mean I've banged on about these guys for two years so last night was a bit of a dream come true." There was no point telling Amy the gory details now. If Seth made good on his threat to expose her, she'd know exactly what had been going on. Everyone would.
"The blonde, what's he called? Dean is hot for you. I saw what happened with that bimbo. I suppose he wanted us out of the way so he could have you all to himself."
"Sort of." If only she knew.
"Sorry about Claire. She just barged in. The girl has no shame."
"It's fine. I doubt I'll see them again anyway. I'm pretty sure he'll be moving on now. We didn't part on good terms. It's cool though. What stays in Vegas and all that." Her bravado was false. If she could do it all again, maybe she'd have told her friends to go and succumbed to the Shield's demands. Maybe.
"Oh, didn't I tell you. Seth asked me where we were going tonight, so I told him and he said he'd see us there. He's a one isn't he? Totally gorgeous. If I didn't love my Brand so much, I'd almost be tempted."
For fuck's sake.
