Ivy's Point Of View
I fixed my panty hoes making sure I had no runs, in them. I turned around in the mirror making sure everything looked okay. It was Friday, and I was more then ready to get going on my second official day of work. I felt Bray's arms wrap around me. "You look amazing." Bray rasped against my neck.
"You think this dress is okay for work?" I raised a brow.
"I think it looks wonderful." Bray smiled, giving me a gentle kiss on my cheek, before turning me around in his arms, so he could give me a kiss on the lips.
"Great, just think in a few weeks you won't have to drive me around all the time." I smiled up at him.
"I know, although I'm happy about you being able to drive yourself around, I'm going to miss driving you around, spending all the time together." Bray said, his arms planted around my waist.
"We will still spend plenty of time together, just because I'll be able to drive, doesn't mean I'm going to be gone all the time." I smiled, leaning forward giving him a gentle peck on the lips. "Now, we should get going, don't you think?" I smirked.
"I guess." Bray sighed, taking my hand after I grabbed my purse and we walked out the door.
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We pulled up outside my work, I leaned over and gave Bray a kiss. "I'll see you after work." I smiled to him.
"Alright, you make sure you tell your new little friend, Tad. That your boyfriend is going to be picking you up after work, your jealous boyfriend who will pound him into minced meat if he tries anything." Bray stated, taking my hand.
Oh, I'm sure you would Bray!
I laughed and shook my head. "Alright, I'll make sure he knows." I smiled, and leaned in to give him a kiss, before I open the door and stepped out. I shut the door and turned around blowing him a kiss, before making my way inside.
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Bray's Point Of View
I watched as my beautiful Ivy, made her way inside her work. I pulled off knowing I needed to head to the tattoo shop this morning, I told Baron I'd come through and help him clean the place out, he had a few new artists coming next week, and he needed to get rid of two of the current artists to do so, he had an idea of who it should be, but he wanted a fresh set of eyes to help make the decision.
I drove the 5 minutes to the shop and walked in, I saw Summer sitting behind the front desk. I smiled and waved to her. "Hello boss man." Summer smiled, leaning over the desk, her low cut shirt, not leaving very much to the imagination.
I shook my head, and averted my eyes. "Hello, Summer." I said, looking around. "Where is Baron?" I questioned.
"In the back, I'll get him for you." Summer smiled, walking back towards the back room, I watched the way she switched her hips, as she made her way to the back. All men's attention, firmly on Summer's retreating form, she had on a pair of super short shorts, so all the men had their eyes glued to her ass.
"Hey man, come on back." Baron smiled, waving me in.
I nodded and made my way towards the back room. Once inside Baron shut the door. "Okay, so these are the two guys I'm thinking might need to go. "Buster, he doesn't have a big cliental, and he's not much of a people person, I've had a lot of complaints about him also." Baron nodded.
"I saw him out there, he seems more focused on Summers ass, then the person he was tattooing." I nodded, agreeing completely with him. "Now this other man, what is the deal with him?" I raised a brow.
"He's has great people skills, his tattooing skills are not up to par, his art is not as good as the other artists also, so I'm thinking he might be the other one to go." Baron said, pushing an album to me. "This is some of his art, and work he's done, what do you think."
"Well, he's way more talented then I am, but he's defiantly not up to par, you are right about that, so it seems you have your two picked out." I nodded. "So, when are you going to let them know?" I raised a brow.
"I'm going to give them two weeks, that way they can save up some money." Baron nodded.
"That's nice of you." I nodded.
"Yeah." Baron shrugged. "So, what's going on with you?" Baron questioned. "We haven't caught up in a minute." He added.
"Not much, I'm going to be teaching Ivy to drive." I shrugged.
"I see, so how is Summer as a roomie?" Baron questioned. "I know he guys around here love her." he added.
"Well, she's okay I guess." I shook my head.
"What is it?" Baron raised a brow.
"She's just been saying things, I don't know I just think she's trying to get into my head." I sighed. "But I don't know why." I add.
"What do you mean?, what has she been saying?" Baron crossed his arms over his chest, raising a brow.
"She's just been hinting at Ivy maybe cheating on me, saying she flirts with guys when they are out, even when they are out shopping." I sighed.
"You don't believe that do you?" Baron raised a brow.
"No, of course not." I shook my head. "I know Ivy loves me, she'd never do such a thing."
"But it bothers you, the idea of it?" Baron stated.
Hell yes, I don't want her working with any man, any man I can't see every second of the day!
I don't trust those men!
I know what they are after!
"Yes of course, wouldn't the idea of the woman you love, being with another man get to you?" I shook my head, what stupid kind of question was that.
"I'm just saying, it's made you think, hasn't it?" Baron explained. "I mean, it's made you open your eyes, look a little more closely at her male friends, hasn't it?"
"She hasn't really had male friends, it's just been us since we got together, so I haven't had to deal with it, so now that she is friends with men, I am making sure I keep an eye on it, not because I don't trust her. But because I don't trust those men, like the loser she works with Tad, he openly flirts with her, directly in front of me. What kind of a man does that? One with no moral values that's what kind." I almost growled.
"Wow, it doesn't worry you about her working with him then?" Baron raised a brow.
"It does, just because I don't want her subjected to that, all the time." I shook my head. "I guess it's a good thing she only works two days a week. I don't know if I could handle her working with that man, I don't trust it, I don't trust him with Ivy." I admitted.
I heard a knock on the door, looking over I saw Ivy was in the doorway. I pushed myself off the table I was leaning against. "Hello my love." I smiled, surprised to see her, but it was a very welcome surprise. I walked over to her, wrapping my arms around her, leaning in to give her a kiss, but she moved her head. Preventing me from kissing her. "What's wrong love?" I raised a brow.
"Do you think we could have a word?, alone?" Ivy raised a brow, looking over to Baron.
"Of course." Baron nodded, walking towards the door. "Good to see you Ivy." Baron smiled at her, then walked out the door, shutting it behind him.
"What's going on Ivy?" I raised a brow, rather concerned with the way she was pushing me away, as I dropped my arms from around her.
"You don't trust me?" Ivy raised a brow.
"What are you talking about Ivy?" I raised a brow.
"You just said you don't trust it, you don't trust Tad with me." Ivy shook her head, moving away from me, when I attempted to put my arms around her once again.
"No, I trust you, completely." I sighed, shaking my head.
"Then what did you mean?" Ivy bit her lip.
"I don't trust him, I trust you, whole heartedly. Tad on the other hand, I don't trust at all. I'm sorry but after the way he was flirting with you directly in my face, I'm not going to trust the man, with the most important thing in my life." I shook my head, crossing my arms over my chest.
"I didn't believe Summer, when she told me, you had trust issues with me, involving my job." Ivy spat. "But she was right, is that why you wanted me to work for you?, so you could keep an eye on me? so I didn't step out on you?" Ivy snarled.
I shook my head, I was beyond confused, I'd never seen Ivy like this. Then she mentions Summer, so Summer is going to Ivy now? What is she up to? "What do you mean?, what was Summer saying?" I raised a brow.
"She just mentioned that you might have a problem with me working with so many men." Ivy shook her head. "I didn't think it was possible, but I just heard you say you don't trust me."
I never said that Ivy!
Just listen to me will you?
"No, I didn't say that." I sighed, my voice slightly raised as I was getting annoyed that she wasn't listening to me.
"I heard you." Ivy spat.
"You heard wrong, I told you that already. I trust you, it's him I don't trust." I almost growled at her.
"You know what, I don't want to do this, I've got to get back to work." Ivy shook her head, turning around to the door, I wrapped my arms around her body from behind, pulling her against my body. "Bray." Ivy sighed.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean for you to take it like that, I swear." I rasped against her neck. "I trust you." I sighed.
"I'll see you at home Bray." Ivy said, removing my arms from her body.
"I'll see you after work, I'm picking you up." I shook my head.
"Don't worry about it, I'll find a ride." Ivy shook her head, opening the door.
"Ivy, don't do this." I sighed. "Don't leave angry."
We can't do this!
We need to stick together!
"Goodbye Bray." Ivy sighed, walking out the door, and heading towards the front, passing Summer on the way to the front door. I followed her, shooting Summer a look.
I felt my blood start to boil, when I saw Todd, standing by the door, waiting for her smiling at her as she makes his way to her. I growled to myself as I saw him open the door to allow her to walk out, in front of him. Smirking at me before he walks out after her. I swear if I didn't think it'd upset Ivy even more, I'd strangle the man with my bare hands.
Are you kidding me?
Look at the smug look on his freaking face!
"Oh, that didn't look good." Summer shook her head.
"Not now Summer." I snapped.
"Wow, I'm sorry but I'm not the one who showed up to your place of business with another man." Summer spat, before walking off towards the back. "I'm taking a break." She yelled to Baron.
"You okay man?" Baron questioned.
"Yeah, just fine." I shook my head, grabbing my keys then walking off.
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I pulled up outside Ivy's work, and headed inside. I looked around and saw Ivy wasn't in the front. Where was she? it was only 1 so she wasn't off yet I know that. I walked over to the woman at the front desk. "Hello, is Ivy in?" I questioned.
"She went home early, Tad took her home I believe." The woman smiled.
Are you kidding?
She didn't even let me know!
"Thanks." I sighed, turning around and walking out the door. I needed to get home, I needed to see Ivy and I needed to make sure she knows I trust her, this was just blown way out of proportion.
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Ivy's Point Of View
We pulled up to the front gate, I rolled down my window, using the passengers side box to put in the pin. The gate opened and Tad pulled in the front of the house. "Thanks for the ride home." I smiled slightly looking over at him.
"No problem." He smiled, watching as I got out of the car. I watched him get out of the car and walk around to me. "You sure you okay?" He raised a brow.
"Yes, I'm fine." I shrugged. "Why wouldn't I be?" I raised a brow.
"You've seemed off, like you were upset since you had your visit with your boyfriend." Tad explained. "Are you two fighting?" He questioned.
"We are fine." I shook my head, letting out a sigh.
"Well, if you need someone to talk to, I'm here." Tad smiled, moving closer to me.
"Well, thanks but I'm fine." I smiled, moving back slightly, raising a brow when he put his hand on my waist. "Umm, what are you doing?"
"I just don't like to see such a beautiful girl, in such a bad relationship." Tad said, then moved in, his lips coming dangerously close to my lips, before I slapped him and shoved him back.
Are you out of your damn mind?
I barely know you!
Not to mention I've got a boyfriend!
Who I'm extremely happy with!
"What the hell Tad?" I spat, not able to get another word out, before I saw a blur shot in front of me, and Tad hit the ground. When my eyes adjusted to everything, I saw it was Bray, he had knocked Tad down. "Bray." I grabbed his arm, yanking him back to me, before he could do any real damage.
"You better get your ass out of here, before you can't walk let along drive." Bray growled, his whole body was shaking with rage. "You ever fucking touch her again, I'll fucking kill you." Bray yelled.
Calm down tiger!
Tad, scoots back pulling himself up by the car. "I- I." Tad attempted to say something.
"Go, now." I spat. "And don't ever speak of my relationship again." I growled, squeezing Bray, to keep him in place.
"I'm sorry Ivy, I just." Tad sighed.
"I don't want to hear it." I spat. "Just go, now. Or I'm going to let him go." I threatened.
Tad sighed and got into his car, speeding off.
I sighed and turned around to face Bray, he was still shaking he was so angry. "Bray." I said softly.
"See, you see." Bray spat. "I told you, I don't trust him. Who the hell does he think he is?, trying to kiss you in front of our home?" Bray snapped.
"Look, I'm sorry. I didn't think he'd try anything like that." I shook my head, reaching out for him. "Let's go inside and talk."
Bray growled, and took my hand. Both of us heading inside. And heading for the room, once inside Bray shut the door. "He tried to kiss you damn it." Bray spat.
"I know, I'm sorry. I didn't see it coming, but I stopped him. He's never going to have the chance to try that again. I swear I'll keep my distance from him." I sighed, walking over towards Bray, who was now leading against the dresser. I stopped in front of him and looked up at him. "I hate fighting with you Bray, I probably shouldn't of taken the ride home from him, but I was just upset after hearing what I heard at the shop."
"Look I understand you are upset about that, but I swear I wasn't saying I don't trust you. Because I do trust you, it's him I don't trust. With damn good reason now." Bray sighed, shaking his head. "I love you Ivy, and what I just saw out there, is why I get like this, I'm a jealous man, I can't help it. I can't help the way you make me feel, you are the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I can't and won't let anyone or anything come between us." Bray sighed, and placed his hands on my waist.
I sighed and let myself settle between his legs, his arms wrapping around me. "I heard wrong, okay and I've been thinking about that. I just heard that you don't trust him with me, and I took it wrong, I took it like you don't trust me or him. I jumped to the wrong conclusion and I'm sorry, I understand that and I'm sorry I didn't give your explanation any thought, when I get hurt, I tend to shut down, and shut people out. It's the only way I can deal with things." I admitted.
Bray leaned forward and kissed the top of my head. "You don't have to shut me out, you don't have to shut down. I'll never hurt you on purpose, and I'm sorry you were hurt by my words. I never meant for that to happen. I'm sorry I'm letting my jealousy get to me, it's just I love you so much that I see other men looking you in that way and it kills me, because I know what they are thinking, and it drives me crazy." Bray sighed.
"I don't care about anyone, but you." I sighed, draping my arms over his shoulders. "I don't care about them, I care about you. You are the man I love." I admitted.
"The man you love?" Bray raised a brow.
Oh, god I just spoke the words out loud!
That came out of no where!
"Yes, I love you Bray. I'm sorry I haven't been able to say it out loud until now. But I have loved you for so long, I've just been scared to say it." I admitted, my hand reaching out to cup his cheek with my palm.
Bray smiled, and leaned forward to kiss me, before pulling me completely into his arms, holding me tightly. "I love you so much Ivy." Bray whispered, his arms still around me so tightly.
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Bray's Point Of View
I laid in the bed, Ivy in my arms. The most amazing thing happened, Ivy admitted she loved me. She said the words out loud, and I've never heard anything more beautiful. I love Ivy so much, and I hate that I let my jealousy get to me that way, but this time it wasn't unfounded, that son of a bitch tried to kiss my Ivy. He's lucky Ivy got to me, before I could really get my hands on him. The thought of it still angers me to no end, but I'm not going to let him get to me, I'm not going to ruin what I have with my beautiful Ivy. I looked down at Ivy, my hand gliding up and down her back. "So, earlier, you told that loser, not to speak of your relationship again, what did you mean?" I raised a brow.
"Oh, it's nothing." Ivy sighed.
"Tell me." I sighed.
"Fine, he was saying that he doesn't like seeing such a beautiful girl in such a bad relationship." Ivy sighed.. "But if I would of have the chance I would of told him that nothing is wrong with our relationship, we are just perfect for each other, but thankfully he still got the picture." Ivy smiled up at me, patting my chest, before she laid her head on my chest, snuggling tightly to me, as she wrapped her arms around my body. "You know, I meant what I said earlier, I love you. And I didn't' just say it, because I wanted us to stop fighting, I really mean it, so much Bray." Ivy said softly.
God I love this woman!
I'm so happy to finally hear those words come from her mouth!
I'll never get tired of hearing that!
"I know my love." I kissed her softly, silky lips. "I know."
"So, has Summer been talking to you about me lately?" Ivy raised a brow.
"Yeah, she has." I nodded. "She been talking to you about me?" I raised a brow.
"Yes, a little. Mainly about your jealousy." Ivy shrugged.
Of course, my jealous. And your flirty self!
"Don't you think that's a little odd?" I questioned.
"A bit, I just think she's getting a bit bored here, all by herself. Maybe if we try to find her someone to spend her time with, a good guy then maybe she'll stop worrying about us so much." Ivy suggested.
"You could be right." I shrugged.
"It's got to be hard, to see a couple so happy, when your relationship is over, she lost everything. It's got to be hard Bray." Ivy looked up to me. "Maybe if she finds a little happiness, even if it's not a relationship, even if it just turns out to be friendship, she'll be a little happier."
"Maybe, but who do you think?" I raised a brow.
"What about, Baron?" Ivy raised a brow. "He's single, he's sweet, and handsome." Ivy looked up at me, and giggled when I growled at her last comment.
"No where near as handsome as you." Ivy added, leaning forward to give me a kiss.
"Alright, if you think it might work then we will play match maker. How about after I take you driving tomorrow, we can meet at the pool hall, Baron loves pool and wasn't Summer telling us she wanted to learn to play pool?" I looked down at her.
"Yes, he can teach her to play pool, and then you and I can whoop them in a game of two on two pool." Ivy smirked.
"So I've got myself a pool hustler?" I laughed.
"You sure do, I used to run the tables when I was younger, I might be out of practice, but I'm sure we could still kick their butts." Ivy giggled.
"I'm sure you will." I laughed.
"I'm glad we didn't let that come between us Bray." Ivy laid her head on my chest.
"That didn't and nothing ever will come between us. I'll make damn sure of it." I stated, my arms wrapping around her tightly. "I love you so much Ivy, I'm never going to let someone or something come between us." I said, giving her a soft, gentle kiss.
"I love you too Bray." Ivy smiled up at me, it was still so wonderful to hear those words come out of her mouth. I'll never get tired of hearing those words, leave those beautiful, soft, kissable lips of hers.
A Note From The Author: Here we go, here is Chapter 14, hope you all enjoy the update. We had a bit of a problem, Bray doesn't like some guy trying to kiss his Ivy. Not that you can blame him, good thing Ivy slapped that idea out of his head, good thing Ivy didn't let Bray do what he probably wanted to do to him, that'd of been really bad. What do you think of Ivy and Bray wanting to play match maker?, Do you think Summer's plan could actually work? do you think she will get her way? Thanks to everyone who continue to read, review, follow, and favorite this story! you guys are amazing! Keep the reviews coming, I love feedback!
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takerschick- Thanks for reading and reviewing, as always! :), I hope you like the update, Summer seems to be trying pretty hard, but it's not working, lets hope it stays that way! Thanks again for reading and reviewing! I hope you continue to do both! :)
DarkFireDemoness- Thanks for reading and reviewing, Summer is definitely trying her best, but so far it's not working very well. It did cause a problem for them, but they love each other too much to let that happen. Hopefully they keep fighting the tension she's trying to cause, but Summer is pretty sneaky. Thanks again for reading and for reviewing, I hope you enjoy the update. :)