Reputation: Chapter 7
a/n: This took long because I had a writer’s block a few days ago, but my productive self push through it, plus I was really excited to write this chapter.
It’s been a while since I had written a smut and I tried a different style for this smut. I’d appreciate your feedbacks!
The morning after I received that text from Poppy I was sitting at the kitchen counter stool with Zoey cooking some pancakes. Getting Poppy’s text just made me more confused. I refused to think how it gave me a small hope. That maybe she would see me as someone more than her enemy.
“So how’s working with Poppy?” She asked as she casually flipped the pancakes in the pan.
“Oh,” I jerked to reality when Zoey’s voice interrupting my thoughts. She turned around and narrowed her eyes towards me - scrutinizing my reaction. I gulped and smiled awkwardly at her.
“Bea, are you alright?” She asked.
She looked at me hard before smiling, “Okay. Now spill what happened yesterday.”
Zoey turned her back from me again focusing on the pancakes, I let the smile on my lips, “It was alright,” More than alright to be honest. I paused, “She was really different at the animal shelter. She was gentle, compassionate, sweet–” I chuckled as the images of yesterday flashed in my mind.
Zoey turned and looked at me her eyes narrowed once again, “Girl she was around dogs. Anyone would get soft and mushy in the face of puppy-dog eyes.”
I gulped. She turned around again to focus on the pancakes. I stifled a sigh, “I know that. I’m just saying that what if there is really something more about Poppy? Have you ever imagined if we’ll have her on our side and finally we can wave the white flag and rule the school as equals?”
Turning the stove off, she turned around. She sighed, “You’re so optimistic about this. I still am not convinced with all of this. I just want you to be careful,” Her bright smile turned softer, “Specially with how Poppy likes backstabbing people. I don’t want to see you get hurt just because you got too close with Poppy’s claws.”
“Aww Zo.” I cooed. My heart melted with the softness in her eyes. Guilt started to creep in me as I continue to stare at Zoey.
She chuckled before her eyes flashed with certain seriousness, “I trust you Bea, but I’ve been here since the start of Poppy’s reigns. Trust me when I say never let your guard down when you’re with her.”
I gulped thickly the words she said hit me deeper than I thought. I plastered a smile to mask the nervousness creeping on me. Does Zoey know my growing attraction for Poppy? I stood up and walked towards her. I enveloped her with a hug, “Thank you for looking out for me Zo. You’re really the best.” I’m sorry I can’t tell you yet how I really feel about Poppy. I’m not even sure what I’m putting myself into.
She rubbed my back soothingly, “Of course Bea. You’re my best friend.”
I sighed as her hug brought comfort while my mind drowned in the sea of thoughts full of Poppy’s name.
Later at lunch time, Poppy asked me to meet her at a high end restaurant where we’ll meet up with Chloe. I made sure to arrive at least a few minutes early. I had decided to talk to her. I don’t know how cooperative she will be, but at this point where I felt like I’m gonna lose my mind thinking what she really feels about me; I’d rather do something, anything with how messy my emotions had become.
I arrived at the high end restaurant. A waitress guided me to a private room. As the door opened I saw Poppy already sitting in one of the four chairs in the huge table at the centre of the room. She looked up from her phone and as our eyes met a hundred of butterflies fluttered in my stomach as her brown eyes bore on me. I gulped thickly feeling the wind knocked out of me. I knew Poppy was beautiful. Heck, her beauty caught me the first time we met, but something in her felt different today. Was it the way her brown eyes widened a little when she saw me? Or was it how the corners of her lips tugged into a soft smile? Soft smile. My heart was threatening to explode in my chest.
“You’re early.” She spoke. When did her voice sound this gentle? With my heart pounding and mind raising a hundred questions per second I almost forgot to speak.
I cleared my throat, “I was hoping I could talk to you before Chloe arrives.”
I took a bee line towards the chair in front of her, but before I can even touch the chair she spoke again, "Sit here beside me Farmsville.”
I stuttered in shock, “I… Are you.. Wh–”
She rolled her eyes, “Just sit here, now.” Her was voice stern as she narrowed her eyes at me.
I gulped my words back to save me from more embarrassment. Once I sat beside her, I turned slightly towards her.
“So?” She asked already waiting for me to speak.
I cleared my throat, “Honestly, Poppy I’m confused. What are you up to? Why did you invite me today? Why me? You could have just invited Veronica today,” Words continuously spilled out from me; half of my worries and fears masked in those words.
“Okay slow down Hughes.” She said calmly, “You have too many questions.”
“How can I not?” I tried not let my frustrations won over me. “Like this is weird and surprising and–”
I suddenly forgot how to speak when her hand gently lay on mine. The warmth of her hand grounding me back to the present. My eyes grew wide as I looked from her hand on mine to her face.
She had a soft smile again, “I swear will you calm down Hughes? Breath." I badly want to tell her, how am I supposed to calm down when her hand was on mine, but she paused and raised an eyebrow waiting for me to obey her and so I did.
"Good.” She spoke again. “You’re the one who told me before to stop over analysing things and just use my eyes.” She chuckled.
My eyes grew wide again. It wasn’t a mocking or humorless laugh. She sounded really genuine and amused. “Who are you? What have you done to Poppy?” I pointed an accusing finger with my free hand.
She shook her head still smiling, “Please I’m too perfect to have a clone.”
“And sheeee’s back.” I giggled making her chuckle.
“Like I said, I need someone to prevent me from killing Chloe right on the spot."
I smirked at her, "As if you can do that.”
Rolling her eyes she continued, “Plus I’m completely still using the privileges of us still in truce.”
I raised my eyebrow at her, “What if I just want for us to have this truce permanently?”
Before she can even reply the door flew open. Chloe walked in and instantly raised an eyebrow at me, “What is she doing here?” There was sharpness in her voice.
Poppy slowly retracted her hand on mine which I wasn’t even aware that was still there. She cleared her throat and looked at Chloe passively, “I invited her, just in case I lose my patience and do something,” She paused smirking her voice turning husky, “really bad.”
I saw Chloe visibly gulped.
Poppy smiled coldly, “Go on take a sit.”
Later on, as the foods were served and the three of us started to eat quietly. The awkward silence made me lost my appetite in the middle of the meal. I sighed at last, my patience wearing thin. They haven’t even tried to speak since Chloe sat.
Putting my utensils down, I threw a look on both of them. I groaned, “Okay that’s it.” They both pause and looked at me. “You two talk.” I crossed my arms and gestured with my chin on them.
Poppy wiped her lips carefully with the table napkin before she spoke,“ You heard her Chlo.”
Chloe scoffed, “What? Is she my replacement?”
This time I scoffed, “Excuse me? No offense Pops and Chloe, but hell no I would be your replacement.”
Poppy coughed masking the laugh she almost released. When I met Poppy’s eyes I stifled the smile I almost showed. I turned again my attention towards Chloe, “Anyway, let’s focus on the important matter here. I believe you want to talk to Poppy?”
Chloe sighed, “Fine. I’ll let this one slide newbie.” She finally looked at Poppy. She gulped, “I know how much being on top means to you. I need you to believe I didn’t do anything. I’m also surprised to see the ranking system like that.”
Poppy’s eyebrow raised, “That’s it? And you expect me to believe you because you said so?”
Chloe bit her lips, “No matter how much I try to tell you my side that is the truth. I don’t know what happened.” Chloe’s eyes were glassy with unshed tears by now, “Poppy our friendship means so much to me. Do you really think I’ll just ruin it stupidly like that?”
I saw Poppy’s jaw clenched, “And what do you think I felt when I saw the ranking system?’
"I’m sorry that happened, but I swear I really didn’t know how it happened.” Chloe pleaded.
I dared to reach out and lay my hand on top of Poppy’s. Not daring to meet Poppy’s eyes and to see her reaction, I spoke to both of them, “You know what I believe you two?”
Both of them looked at me, “I believe no matter how much both of you can be mean and rude on the outside, I think both of you treasured your friendship.” I smiled at them, “Poppy can’t you give Chloe another chance?”
Poppy scowled at me, withdrawing her hand from mine she lightly slapped my hand, “I didn’t brought you here for this.”
I chuckled before smirking at Poppy, “I thought I was brought here so you can keep your anger to minimum?”
Poppy groaned, “How can I trust someone who betrayed me already?” She gestured on Chloe.
“Let her work for it?” I suggested randomly.
Chloe suddenly interrupted, “Poppy.”
Poppy turned to her, eyes calculating, “What?”
“I know you. You probably have some plan to get back on me or to make me lose my reputation, so you can get back your crown.”
Poppy’s lips pressed into a thin line, “Indeed, I have a plan.”
“Then go on and do your plan, or if you want me to do anything to lose some of my reputation I’ll willingly do something just to give you back the number one spot.”
Poppy raised her eyebrow, “Why will you do that?”
Chloe sigh exasperated, eyes on the verged of tears, “Because in the first place I don’t want this spot specially if it meant I’m losing my best friend.”
I watched the quick flicker of softness in Poppy’s eyes. She looked at me like searching for something - maybe searching for an answer. I can see the conflict brewing in her mind. I smiled reassuringly at her.
Poppy sighed then looked at Chloe, “Fine.”
I feel how Chloe and I waited with bated breath for Poppy’s next words. Poppy continued, “So here’s my plan, Farmsville I need you in this too,”
“W-What?” I exclaimed surprised.
“Why do you need her for the plan?” Chloe asked in shock.
“Shut it you two. Let me explain the plan first.” It took another few minutes for Poppy to explain her plan. After that Chloe decided to leave first not before giving me one final curious look. Once we were alone, Poppy looked at me.
“Thanks for coming today,” Poppy smiled softly at me.
Her smile, the softness in her eyes and her words tugged on my heartstrings. I can’t help the grin the painted my lips, “Well I’m just glad that you considered talking to her and giving her a chance."
Poppy shrugged her shoulders before she stood up, "She’s my best friend obviously.”
I kept my grin at her, which made her glare at me. I just chuckled at her.
“Stop smiling like that.” She said voice tight.
“What’s the problem with me smiling like this?” I smiled some more showing my lopsided grin.
She rolled her eyes, but I managed to notice the faint blush on her cheeks, “You’re teasing me aren’t you?”
“I’m still not used seeing this side of you, but I like it.” I winked at her.
Poppy groaned making me laugh. “Don’t get used to this Hughes,” She said when my laugh died down.
I just raised my eyebrow at her, “Sure Pops." Somehow I found her words hard to believe.
Poppy shrugged, "At least I warned you. Anyway, leave after a few minutes I left. I don’t want people to have any idea of us having lunch together.”
She already opened the door when she paused in her step and looked back at me. She smirked once our eyes met, “See you tonight Bea.”
Oh hells! She’ll be the death of me.
I was waiting for Zoey in my room. I rummaged through my closet desperate to find something to wear for tonight. I tried not to let my nervousness win over me while chanting nothing is gonna happen later - but no matter how I tried a huge part of me hoped to get more closer to Poppy tonight. That part, was blinded by the real Poppy that I saw for the past few days. If only there was a switch off button for feelings, but I don’t have and I’m drowning fast with the emotions Poppy kept on igniting in me.
“Hey Bea,” Zoey slipped into my room. “I got your text.” She wriggled her phone.
“Thank God you’re finally here. I need your help.” I exasperatedly groaned.
"Well Poppy kinda extended our truce and she kind of need me tonight in a club?” I explained.
“Okay woah! What?” Shocked was written on her face.
“And Zo I don’t wanna be late and face her wrath. Can I explain more later? The summary is she need me for something she planned for Chloe.” I plead with my puppy-dog eyes.
Zoey sighed, “Fine. I need the whole dits later.” She walked towards my closet rummaging fast through my options, “So club huh? Think you can look for some of Poppy’s dirt while you can keep her close?”
“I’ll try.” I said half-heartedly, “I mean what can I find out in a club?”
She paused looking back at me, “You’ll never know B. You might be surprised by an opportunity handed in your face, so keep your eyes and ears open.”
I smiled teasingly, “Yes ma'am.”
Zoey chuckled. After a few more rummaging and her getting something in her room I’m finally adorned with a blue sexy dress.
I can’t help the smirk painting on my lips as I can already imagined Poppy’s reaction.
“I can already feel a plan brewing on that pretty mind of yours.” Zoey stood behind me our eyes meeting from the mirror.
My smirked widened, “Poppy won’t know what hit her.”
Zoey chuckled, “I like a confident woman Bea.”
“Thank you for making me feel more confident Zo.” I smiled softly at her.
“You know I always got your back."
I turned around to hug her, once we withdrew she looked at me straight in the eyes, "I already talked to you about being careful this morning, so I’ll make it short. Take care of yourself tonight. Call me if anything happens.”
Once I got to the club my eyes savored the view from outside. The way it made me felt like I’m walking down on Hollywood was amazing. Until someone interrupted me which was the bouncer Poppy sent to usher me inside to the VIP section to meet her. I immediately spot Poppy once I was inside. She waved me over.
"Glad to know you can follow directions Farmsville,” She said once I was in front of her.
“Nice to see you too Poppy.” I let my gaze wandered on her, letting her know how she piqued my interests, “You’re looking fine tonight.”
She scoffed, “Is that your attempt in flattery Farmsville?”
“I’d like to think I was just stating facts.”
Her perfect pout twisted into a haughty smile,“ I guess you’re more observant than I think.” Her eye raked through my body, scrutinizing every part of me she can see. I can feel the growing lump in my throat and the acceleration in my heartbeat as her eyes moved through the length of my body.
When her eyes met mine again, a smirk played on her lips, “I have to say I am shock. You dressed up pretty well tonight. You managed to prove me a little that you might not be a total lost cause.”
I huffed out a laugh, “I believe I just got an equivalent of compliment from Poppy Min-Sinclair.”
She stared at me dead in the eyes,“ Don’t get used to it Farmsville. My charity work has an expiration.”
I rolled my eyes. Does she need to remind me that my feelings can be one sided? “Whatever Pops.”
“Anyway, here’s your earpiece,” She handed it to me, “And here’s for Bradley.” Just like an obedient puppy Bradley came to us.
After Bradley got the earpiece he smiled at me, “You ready for this Bea?”
I almost forgot that he existed in this plan. I guess I was too caught up with my emotions. Whenever Poppy talked to me, she made me feel like we’re invisible to the world - like it was only the two of us existing and no one were around to judge or talk about us.
I plastered a smile as I looked at him, ignoring the emotions brewing inside of me as reality slapped me that she was still Poppy’s boyfriend, “Yeah. Let’s do this.”
Poppy suddenly linked her arm with mine, dragging me towards the dance floor. She leaned closer and whispered in my ear, “If you’ll do good tonight. I might let you see another secret of mine.” She smirked at me when I looked at her eyes wide and interest piqued.
“Anyway, Chloe will be coming any minute. I’ll meet you later when the show is about to begin.” She held my gaze for a second. I can’t quite decipher the emotion that flashed in her eyes before she spoke again, “Don’t disappoint me Farmsville.” With that she left.
As Poppy and I separated ways, I struggled to cut through the sea of sweaty, overdressed rich kids. I halted in my steps when someone mentioned my name from behind, “I see you’re already here Bea.”
I turned around and came face to face with Chloe. Her face was stoic, an eyebrow raised as her eyes wandered on my dress, “At least you’ve definitely learn some wardrobe upgrade.”
“Oh good you’re finally here,” I sighed. “You ready for later?"
"If you meant proving to Poppy my sincerity, then yes.”
“I’m sensing a but here.”
She sighed, “I guess I just… feel a little uncomfortable with the idea of being humiliated.”
I gave her a small smile, “Hey that’s completely normal,” Sighing I continued, “I just wished you don’t have to go through what will happen later.”
She looked me in the eyes, curiosity flashing bright, “I am still confused as hell why Poppy is starting to talk with you like a normal person.”
That made me laugh, “You see, I am confused as you are.”
“But I am sure you’re gaining something from this. I don’t think you’ll help her if you’re not getting something from this.” She stated accusingly.
“Are you being friends with her because you’re getting something from her?” I bit back with another question.
She scoffed then glared at me, “Excuse me. That’s offensive as hell.”
“I know you have a reason for accusing me, but believe me I felt offended with what you said too.”
Her eyebrow raised, “So you’re helping her?”
“Cause I want to. I don’t need anything from her in return. I just…” I sighed, fingers weaving through my hair. I looked at her dead in the eyes, “I just want to get to know her more Chloe.”
Chloe gasped, “Shit are you saying?” My words finally clicking in her mind.
I laughed dryly, “I do like her.”
Chloe gaped at me, like a fish out of the water her mouth kept opening and closing. If what we’re talking about wasn’t serious I’d probably be laughing, but my heart was about to burst out of my chest. Before our conversation can even continue the music stopped abruptly. There was a feedback in the front. I whipped my head and spot Bradley holding a mic and already standing on stage.
“Can I have everyone’s attention I have something important to say,” Bradley started.
I looked back at Chloe a small smile on my lips encouraging her, “It’s time Chloe.”
She exhaled loudly, “Right, I guess I’ll keep you on my watch list from now on. Let’s see how real you meant those words Farmsville.” After that she walked up on stage as Bradley asked her to come up.
I just smiled at Chloe. There was nothing to prove really. I was confident my actions were loud enough for them to see the truth.
Just then Poppy walked up to me, and faced me, “Let’s see what you’ve got Farmsville.”
As our eyes locked my turn to feed Bradley with words came. I was once again drowning in the depths of Poppy’s brown eyes. A million of emotions to discover from those eyes, but I got a feeling that she was expecting something from me at that moment. I gulped the growing lump in my throat. Trusting my heart with the words I was about to say - hoping it would reach her.
“She’s got an amazing way with words,” My hands acted like they had a mind of their own, searching for Poppy’s and intertwining our hands once I found them. The softness and warmth of her hands left a fluttering of feeling in every fiber of my body. “I can’t help not to look forward every time we get to talk to each other. Her words, her voice it’s like a drug that I’m starting to get addicted to.”
Her brown eyes bore deep in mine searching, “She’s also compassionate. She has this glow that shines whenever she goes, "I squeezed her hands gently before whispering making sure it was only her who would hear me, "And I think I’m attracted to that like a moth towards a flame.” Her eyes widened for a second before I continued more loudly this time for Bradley to hear, “The people in her life got to be so lucky. Imagine having her support and her presence in my life.” I sighed, eyes boring deep into hers.
Bradley continued until the big reveal which Chloe will tell she knew Bradley was only talking about Poppy. Everything started buzzing around us as the chaotic and messy scene unfolded. People eating up what was happening on stage. While all of their eyes were on Bradley and Chloe, I felt how Poppy and I got lost in this moment. My heart was still buzzing with the words I poured out. Did my heart reach hers? Her brown eyes gleamed more softly now. I felt her squeezing my hands and a soft smile on her lips. Here she goes again, making me feel like we’re invisible and the world didn’t mattered at the moment.
The buzzing of our phones interrupted us and bringing us back to reality. She withdrew her hands on mine to check on her phone. She was back on the number one spot while I ranked up to number nine.
She looked up at me from her phone a grin spreading on her lips, “You did great Farmsville,” She paused and I wait with bated breath as she continued, “Maybe even I felt the words you said.”
I smirked at her playfully, happiness surging to my heart. It reached her. “What do you have in mind?”
“First, dance with me?” I gulped noticing the flirty tone in her voice and the way her smirk played on her lips.
She didn’t even wait for my response before grabbing my hand and leading me to the dance floor. She wrapped her arms around my neck beaming. I smirked as I encircled my arms around her waist. We moved to the beat. This close her warmth consumed me, and her perfume intoxicated my senses. She leaned closer, whispering her breath tickling closely on my jaw, “Don’t repeat this to anyone Farmsville, but… I needed you tonight."
When she leaned back I smirked at her, "Sounds to me like you want me too. Be honest. Was this whole plan an elaborate ruse to get me on the dance floor?”
Poppy spin around and pressed against me, grinding her hips slowly and laughing. My mouth dried at her sudden movement. I felt my hands trembling as I lay it on her hips.
She whispered throatily, “Maybe I just wanted to see you dressed like that tonight Bea.”
I gulped the lump in my throat as I whispered back, my breath tickling her ear, “You could’ve just told me from the start Poppy.”
Poppy shivered. She turned around to face me again a smirked ghosting on her lips and a blush creeping on her cheeks, “What do you say we get out of here and turn up the fun somewhere else? I’m in the mood for some girls’ night out.”
I tried to keep my cool as I barely let out my words due to my excitement, “Poppy let’s get out of here.”
We arrived at her huge and luxurious bedroom in no time. I sat in her bed as she got some things from her bathroom. My leg started to jiggle restlessly. I think it was only starting to sunk into me that I was in Poppy’s room. I tried to calm my beating heart. Thankfully she walked out of the bathroom, carrying face masks, serums, and other beauty products.
“So what’s our agenda for spa night? We can’t possibly do all of that.” I asked eyeing the beauty products.
“Of course not. I just got a shipment of beauty products from my cousin in Korea, and I’m dying to try them.” She smiled before straddling me. My eyes grew wide as saucers, and my heart about to burst out from my chest. I can feel my blood rushing to my face, probably making me look like red as tomato.
Poppy had the audacity to smirk, as if she knew what she was doing to my mind and body.
“Sit still while I wiped your make up off,” Poppy run a cool, fresh-smelling makeup wipe over my face, surprisingly gentle. It started to calm my nerves too.
Sighing I teased, “You might make a good aesthetician.” I giggled.
“Oh shut up,” but there was still a smile on her face. “I’m starting with a hyaluronic acid serum. Let me know if it burns.”
Completely forgetting why I was giggling in the first place I panic that whatever she was about to put in my face might burn, “W-wait–”
She ignored my protest and dabbed a little dollop of cold goo on my cheeks. I wince closing my eyes tight, but nothing happened.
I sighed in relief after, “Oh. This actually feels good. A little cold maybe, but kinda… soothing.”
“Then it’s a keeper. It should help with those dark circles under your eyes, you’re welcome. Honestly, I’ve been looking for someone to test these products for a week now, but I haven’t found someone suitable.”
“Sounds like you need real friends.” I said looking up and meeting her eyes.
“Don’t get sentimental with me now Farmsville. I have a ton of followers and that’s the closest to friends I have in my books.”
“Didn’t you hear what I said? Real friends, not just some acquaintances nor followers.”
“Are you going to deep talk to me again just like that time in the pool?” She asked probably pertaining when I persuaded her about talking to Chloe.
I huffed out a laugh, “Maybe. I, for one thinks that Chloe and Veronica are one of your realest friends though. Am I right or am I right?”
Poppy rolled her eyes, “What are you trying to get from me here?”
“Relationships always works when both parties makes an effort. I’m just making sure you’re not taking things for granted Poppy.” I paused checking her reaction. She only raised an eyebrow waiting for me to continue, “Look I’ll be honest. I wasn’t a fan of humiliating Chloe a while ago even though she agreed to it. Have you ever tried to asked if she was one hundred percent comfortable with your plan?”
To my surprise she didn’t talk back instead she answered me softly, “No…”
“Why don’t you try to communicate with them more Pops? I am sure they are also a keeper.” I smiled softly at her.
Poppy sighed, “I hate how you can see through me sometimes.” Our beauty product testing was forgotten, as she shifted on my lap looking like a lost puppy as she locked gazed with me.
I chuckled with my heart drumming so wild in my rib cage. I reached out tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, “What’s on your mind?”
“You,” She answered immediately catching me off guard and knocking out the wind out of me.
She gulped, “I’m just… not used to this Bea.”
I raised my eyebrow just waiting for her to continue.
“Since I was a kid I was so used to be Poppy Min-Sinclair. Name it whether it was with my friends, teachers, followers specially with my parents there was no room for only Poppy, so when you told me at that Alpha’s party that you’ll be friends with me, with just me being myself, being Poppy I–” She paused eyes boring deeper through mine. I saw it and my heart felt it. Her mask cracking piece by piece as I sat here stunned in silence as she let me see the real her.
From that moment I let my heart spoke more - cupping her face, I smiled at her softly, “And I still stand by that.”
“How can you even just want me without… without my stupid surname that defined my whole life?”
My heart was screaming so loud for her name. My heart ached with her as I dove deep in the see of her brown eyes, “Poppy I care for you,” I caressed her cheeks, “And you don’t know how much I cherish you. Your bravery to tell me this,” I closed the distance between us nuzzling my nose on her cheeks, “Your genuine honesty right now. What more can I ask for? That is enough for me.” I withdrew and look her dead in the eyes, “God, do you know how breath taking you are? I just need you to be you because that alone makes me feel like I’m the luckiest person right now.”
“Yeah?” I whispered softly.
Poppy always tend to do whatever she wanted. I was so used of her just doing anything she pleased, not minding if she might hurt people or make them uncomfortable - but as she asked for my permission and was actually waiting for my response I felt my heart melt into a puddle.
"Poppy…” I whispered her name, my heart was on my throat and the butterflies in my tummy went wild as I leaned forward. She met me half way. The softness and warmth of her lips engulfed me. Her lips moved. As she opened her mouth I felt her tongue teasing my bottom lip. I welcomed hers, letting her explore mine. Her arms encircled around my shoulders pulling me closer. I sighed on her lips feeling her body so close to mine. Her scent, her taste and her warmth all of it sending my heart into an overdrive. I pulled back first, as my lungs screamed for air. Her eyes fluttered open, brown gentle eyes bore into mine.
Her hands cupped my face, caressing my cheeks. Her eyes wandered on my face like engraving it into her memory, like seeing me - really seeing me for the first time, “You’re gorgeous Bea.” She whispered hoarsely.
I pulled her closer by her waist, “And you’re not so bad yourself.” She smirked at me when her eyes met mine.
I caressed her waist as I meet her lips once again. Our kissed became more passionate as each seconds passed. She ignited a fire in me. I groaned when she peppered kisses on my neck towards my ear, “Bea…” She moaned, and like a switch something turned in me.
“Poppy you’re killing me,” I groaned.
She chuckled breathlessly on my ear. When she pulled back her brown eyes darkened, “Bea I need you.”
My breath hitched, “Are you sure?”
Her eyes softened, a warm smile painted on her lips, “Yes, but only if you want me too.”
“God, of course. I want you Poppy.” I growled my last sentence.
I can feel her nails grazing my nape, “Bea, please…” She started grinding her hips on mine. Our lips met again. I felt her hunger as her lips left me bruised.
She teasingly bit my lower lip before letting my lips go, “Take me out of these clothes.” She whimpered, breath tickling my lips. I obeyed immediately easing her out off her clothes.
I gaped at her my eyes raking over her, “Damn… you’re stunning.”
She stood up smirking at me before her eyes landed over me, “As much as I love seeing you in that,” She held my hand pulling me up, “I need you to take that off.”
I smirked, “Bossing me around even in bed huh?” I lifted my dress out of my body.
She grinned at me as she stepped closer. Her hand plucked playfully on my body chain, “I can’t believe you’re hiding this body.”
I chuckled, “We have all night Poppy.” I whispered on her lips.
“Where do you want me Bea?” She looked up.
I wrapped my arms around her waist, “Let me kiss you first.” I murmured before capturing her lips. I let her enjoy my kisses before I teasingly pulled away. She huffed and pouted. I chuckled, eyes gleaming as I pushed her on the bed. I crawled on top of her. She encircled her arms around my shoulder pulling me closer as our lips met again.
I felt Poppy’s hands everywhere on my body - caressing, grazing and squeezing every part of me she can reach. Her warmth was a constant reminder that this was real and her scent intoxicating my mind made me feel like it was just a fever dream, all at the same time. I trusted my body to move above her as I aligned our bodies. She gasped when my lower region touched hers.
“Bea…” She breathlessly whispered eyes dilated.
I peppered kisses on her leg that was lying on my shoulder. Her breath quickened. I felt her hand again. Searching and crawling from my stomach to my chest to my face - caressing and kneading.
Our bodies danced in sync to our own music in this bed. She met my every moved which made me groan, “Poppy…"
Our eyes locked - the intensity sending me waves of euphoria. Her breath hitched again, mouth open wide. Her voice lost into the waves of emotions I carved into her body.
"Bea. Bea. BEA.” She chanted my name like a prayer as her body reached her peak.
I groaned as I feel her coming and sending me to my own peak. I bit her shoulders to muffle my scream. She groaned, yet I felt her fingers weaving through my brunette hair as I rode my orgasm.
I slumped on top of her, my face nuzzling on her neck. She continued to caress my back soothingly as we both regained our breaths.
After I while I heard her hoarse voice, “You were amazing Bea.”
My chuckle came out muffled on her shoulder, “Another compliment from Poppy Min-Sinclair?”
I can hear the smile in her voice when she said, “No, just a compliment from me, Poppy.”
I smiled planting a kiss on her neck, “Well I like both as long as it’s from you.”
I felt her arms wrapped around me hugging me. Silence engulfed us again. I sighed as I withdrew from the hug.
“As much as I love staying here I think it’s time for me to go home. It’s getting late.”
She watched me as I stood up and get dressed. I was fixing my hair in front of her vanity mirror when she walked behind me, wearing a robe already and hugged me from behind. She nuzzled her face on my back. After I was finished making sure I don’t look as messy as I was a few minutes ago I turned around to face Poppy.
She had a soft smile on her lips. Tip-toeing she leaned up and I met her half way into a kiss.
“Good Night Poppy.” I whispered on her lips as I pulled back.
“Good Night to you too,” She paused smirking, “Bea.”
When I got home to my dorm, the lights were already out. Zoey was probably asleep already. It felt like I was riding on a cloud nine as I walked home tonight. Going to that club tonight I was trying not to expect too much, so going home knowing Poppy trusted me enough tonight. My heart felt so full, my soul soaring and my mind filled with thoughts of Poppy’s kisses and… screams. I felt a smirk ghosting on my lips as I let myself reminisce what unfolded tonight.
As I got into my room I received a notification from the The T. My heart dropped to my stomach as I watched a hog calling video of mine back when I was in my parent’s farm. The color on my face drained. I felt like my soul left my body and my strength gone in just a blink of an eye. I weakly sat on the foot of my bed, tears were already threatening to spill as I read the comments under the post.
It was mentioned in the post that it was sent by an anonymous, but my mind rushed into a one single name - Poppy? Like a glass - my trust and my heart came crushing from the cloud nine as I felt the weight of my conclusion.
