Chapter 32: Scott

 I didn't even expect myself to snap at her at all. I have never been possessive with a girl, not even with Julie. I just lost it. She forgave me after I apologized but her body was still tense: shoulders up, picking her fingernails. I kissed her hand again, "I'm a jackass."

"Yep," she agreed and smiled, "I was just kidding. It was a bad joke, I guess," she told me.

"I can't stand the idea of someone flirting with you," I admitted.

"I wouldn't do that while I'm dating someone," she said.

"Me neither." I glanced to her, she smiled softly. With Julie I was faithful, I respected her. I cared about her. My feelings for Maria and Julie were different. That warm sensation hits the pit of my stomach, I'm whipped.

Parking in front of her house, she muttered 'I won't take long,' before exiting my car. Breathing out a sigh to calm myself down I licked my lips as I waited. Ten minutes later, she came out with a different outfit and a backpack and entered in the passenger seat.

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We arrived at Dom's colonial home fifteen minutes later, Logan and Jake were already here, I saw their cars parked out front. Maria told me she invited Terri and Rachel over too. It's gonna be a fun hangout. By the time we got inside, Maria asked for the bathroom and I directed her to it. Dom pulled me into the kitchen.

"So is tonight the night?" He asked in a hushed tone.

"I hope so, man," I said shaking my head. He chuckled lightly and put his arm around my shoulder.

"Remember: let her lead but take control after." he suggested again and I nodded in return. Jake and Logan emerge from downstairs with their girlfriends behind them, Mandy and Tiana. I greeted them and then I heard the doorbell ring. I felt cold hands close my eyes, grabbing them by the wrist and peeked behind me to my girlfriend.

"Miss me?" she asked in a teasing voice.

"Not really," I shrugged dismissively. She rolled her eyes, walking away. I spun her into my chest and gave a small kiss on her lips. "You know I did," I whispered to her lips, grinning to her and she blushed. "I'm sorry again about what happened in the car."

"You shouldn't have yelled like that but I understand your reaction. I'm sorry for lying."

"I don't want any guy trying to hit on you in any way, even though they're being nice."

"You're being possessive."

"Only when it comes to you," I kissed her on the nose and walked away. Rachel was in the living room with her boyfriend and Terri flirted with Dom, he brushed her hair away from her neck and she blushed wrinkling her nose. He did say he wanted her.

The girls seemed to be in their own world as they had whatever conversation. Us guys talked about the new 'Justice League' movie trailer. As we got together in the living room, we settled on our own seats; some on the floor and some on the couch. Me and Maria cuddled in a blanket, a debate began on whether to watch romance, action, or comedy. Everyone agreed on comedy, so Jason popped in the movie. Caramel popcorn, Cheetos, Doritos, donuts and cupcakes were being snacked on. We just finished watching 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and now we're about to watch 'Amazing Spiderman 2'.

"I don't want to watch that, the ending is sad," Maria spoke.

"Why, what happened?" Mandy, Jake's girlfriend asked.

"Oh my gosh, you don't know? Gwen-" I closed her mouth so she won't ruin the ending.

"Spoilers! Let them enjoy it," she shrugged off my hand.

The climax of the movie, watching what happened to Gwen Stacy. I heard a sniffle from Maria, turning to see tears in her eyes. It was sad but not so much to cry about it. As the movie ended, the girls wiped their faces and complimented the film.

"That part always gets me, especially in the comic," Logan spoke in a sad tone, a Spiderman fanatic, he collected every issue. His hands were buried in his face; his girlfriend Tiana rubbing his back for sympathy.

"I'm tired," Maria said next to me with yawn, stretching her arms over her head, "Where do I sleep?" she asked Dom.

"There's a guest bedroom down here, next to the bathroom for you and Scott," Dom answered suggestively.

"Who says I'm sharing a bed with him?" she questioned, frowning I turned to her shocked. "Kidding," she kissed my cheek, brushing her pants and got up.

"But I'm not sleepy."

"I am, it's almost one am. You can stay if you want, Scotty." Disappearing to the room, Dom tapped me on the shoulder, turning to him he motioned me to follow her.

"This is your chance dude, that's her signal for you." I nodded in agreement, heading to the room with confidence. I opened the door, seeing Maria sitting on the edge of the bed, picking her nails. Her head lifting up she grinned. Meeting her on the bed I wrapped an arm around and rubbed her arms softly, she relaxed to me. Staying in silence, her lips brushed my neck and jawline. Our lips meet roughly, clutching onto her waist. She pulled me down on the bed, straddling my pelvis as clawed through my hair. I like where this was going.