My Best Friend Brother

Episode 46

“Just stall him a bit longer, okay Nick?” I motion for Landon and Bryce to also move the vase and put it into storage.

“We’re trying but today’s his birthday and he’s been complaining all practice about having to attend football practice today.” He whispers to ensure that Adam doesn’t hear.

“Not to mention that he thinks he’ll be spending the day with you afterwards, that only adds to his rush to get home.” He continues as I hear shuffling in the background.

“Yeah, well…” I sigh. “It’s a party. Adam loves parties, I doubt he’ll be disappointed that we threw him one instead of boringly hanging out with me.” I roll my eyes although I know that he can’t see me.
“I don’t know…” He sounds unsure. “He hasn’t really been siked about anything like parties since he got together with you.” He reasons.

“Not to mention that I doubt Josh’s bad singing of the song
‘Happy Birthday’ will hold him off any longer. He looks quite annoyed.” He explains.
I quickly rush around the house, giving the guys knowing looks to remind them that they should move a bit faster, all while balancing the phone between my shoulder and ear.

“Uhm, just make up an excuse to get you to drive and don’t forget to drive slowly,” I say. “Entertain him with your weird ways, Josh is weird enough as it is, get him to do something. Anything.” I speak into the phone as I adjust the knobs on the set to ensure that the music will be just right.

“Roger that.” He says like a cadet. “We’ll see you when we get back. Bye sweetheart.” He ends.

“Okie, bye. Mwah.” I say into the phone as I blow him a kiss and quickly end the call, throwing it into the chair.

I dash into the kitchen to find Libby. I find her in the cabinets, taking out a few bottles of alcohol.

Sure we shouldn’t be drinking but we made sure that we stashed away all the other bottles tightly. A few bottles never hurt anyone and it would be easier because this way, no one can get drunk and cause problems on our watch.

To be extra sure, Bryce’ll be managing the alcohol and giving anyone that had more than two shots a wristband, which indicates that they shouldn’t have anymore.

That s–t is hard to take off.

Even if they do get it off, Bryce knows faces, at least that’s what he said.

“Everything good in here?” I rub my hands together nervously.

“Perfect,” Libby assures me. “Relax, Ariel. It’ll be fine.” She laughs at my flustered state.

I roll my eyes as I exit the kitchen to look for Landon. I’m sure that he’s walking about this big mansion doing something or the other.
“Landon!” I shout when I spot him in the hallway.

“Yeah, what’s up?” He stops and turns his attention to me.
“Are these all the names that’ll be attending? Only Adam’s friends?” I raise an eyebrow as I motion to the clipboard full of names that I had just recently taken from the table.

“Only the people that he fu-Cks with. Having friends and acquaintances aren’t the same thing, muffin.” He flicks my forehead.
I roll my eyes at his bluntness.

“Could you give me a more specific answer, please?” I deadpan as I rest my hand on my hip.

“Do you always give Adam this sort of attitude?” He points his finger at me…..I stare at him blankly which makes him roll his eyes and answers my question.

“The guys on the football team and the other names are guys that he talks to, along with their girlfriends. The last few are just wannabe people who wanted an invitation.” He explains to me.

“So that gives a total of…?” I begin to calculate.

“Approximately 200 people.” He shrugs.
My eyes bulge out of their sockets and I stare at him with my mouth agape.

“200?! Why so much?” I scream at him.
“That’s hardly half the people that Adam normally invites to his party, chill.” He looks at me boredly which makes me glare at him.
I rest my head in my hand as I shake my head. I see him shrug his shoulders and walk off, but not before ruffling my hair.

Oh Gosh. This was supposed to be a small party, with at least 75 people. I didn’t want so many people to come.

I just want tonight to be special. He turned 19 today and we didn’t even see each other for the day and we probably hardly will since he will be surrounded by all of his friends as he opens his presents.

“Ugh!” I groan to myself.

After my little hissy fit, I decided to check on Bryce’s progress. I find him in front of the stereo, sliding a few buttons.

“Hey Bryce, everything okay over here?” I smile at him.

He looks up at me and smiles widely, “You got it, angel. The stereo is working perfectly. The whole f—–g neighbourhood’s gonna hear the music.” He says.

I look away unsurely, “That wasn’t the plan… I don’t want to cause a ruckus.”
“Hey, loosen up. We have a lot of land, we’d hardly create a problem. I’m sure Adam’ll love it.” He reassures me as he rubs my arm.

“Well, I guess if Adam will love it.” I smile thinking about him.

“That’s the spirit,” He ruffles my already ruffled hair.

What is the problem with people and messing up my hair today?

“I’ll see you later, kay?” I say as I bounce back the natural curls of my short hair.

He gives me a nod as he goes on his phone.

People should be arriving here any moment, if not already. I’m sure that Landon might’ve let them in since I’m on the second floor.

I turn the corner, looking around the house to ensure that the bedrooms are locked. We wouldn’t want people having sex in them.

As I turn, I bump into Liam, “Oof.” I say as we collide.

“Whoa, hey.” He chuckles as he puts his hands on my waist to steady me and I rest mine on his shoulders. “You good?” He asks with a teasing smile on his lips.
“Yeah, you should really watch where you’re going.” I teasingly accuse him as we distance ourselves.

He laughs lightly and playfully rolls his eyes.
“If you’re looking for Libby, she’s in the kitchen.” I motion in the direction of the kitchen, “No, uhm, I actually was looking for you.” He scratches his neck nervously.
“Oh?” I question, my face morphing confusion. “What for?”

“Well…” He peeks around the corner and quickly pulls me into a bedroom once he saw it was clear. “I want to ask you something.” He breathes out.

“Sure, anything.” I smile.
He digs into his back pocket and takes out a small box before opening it. I gasp at the sight of the diamond designed ring…..

It was beautiful.
“I’ve been meaning to… give this to Libby for a while now, I just don’t know how.” He nervously says.

“Oh my God. It’s beautiful Liam. Libby’ll love it so much.” I reach out to touch it.
“Yeah well…” He lets out a breathy chuckle. “I know Libby isn’t the type of girl to like fancy dinners or this type of thing but…” He looks at me knowingly after he stops speaking.
“You mean—?” I start as he gives me a small nod with a shrug of his shoulders.
I jump up and squeal as I wrap my arms around his neck to pull him down for a hug and he laughs.
“You love Libby?!” I shout once I pull away, all while still squealing.

He quickly shushes me by covering his hand with my mouth and looking behind him, shutting the door.

“Oops, sorry. You love Libby?” I whisper-yell this time around.

He nods his head sheepishly as the lightest shade of pink appears on his cheeks. “I really do love her, Ariel. So much. ” He sighs as he tucks the small box back into his pocket.
“Awww.” I drag out in a low squeal.

I think that Liam and Libby are perfect for each other. He treats her just right and never hurt her. I just want Libby to be happy, she hasn’t had the best luck with past relationships, so I’m more than elated that she found someone as great as Liam.

After my little moment, I decide to deal with the situation at hand.

“Okay, umm,” I tap my chin thoughtfully. “You’re totally right about the restaurant thing, although she’ll be grateful, it still wouldn’t be her setting,” I say as I throw that idea away.

Liam nods in agreement.

“Oh!” I shout as I remember something. “A picnic! Libby loves picnics. With a lot of food.” I remind him.
He thinks for a while before a smile overtakes his features, “That’s a great idea, Ariel.” He sighs out gratefully, sounding relieved.
I grin widely at him, not being able to hold in my excitement so I grab onto him and pull him into an instant hug which startles him.
He chuckles once again, wrapping his hands around my waist.
I pull away after a while, the same smile gracing my lips, “What are you waiting for? Go and ask her!” I say. “Wait no, I’m sure you gotta think about what you’re gonna ask without making it obvious, right?” I ask quickly after in which he nods.

“I’ll be downstairs if you need me,” I say to him.

“Okay, thanks for the help.” He kisses my forehead and I smile at him.

I head for the door, leaving him in the room to gather his thoughts together.

As I rest my hand on the doorknob, I take a deep breath and turn around to face him once again, “Liam?” I call out for him.

“Yeah?” He answers.
“I know that you probably don’t know but… Libby hasn’t been the luckiest with relationships.” I start off and a frown makes its way upon his face. ” I have a list of names that I haven’t quite dealt with, I’d hate to have to add you to that list too.” I say in all seriousness.

I don’t miss the way that he gulps before nodding his head.

“If you hurt my best friend, we’ll be enemies, and you don’t
want to be my enemy.” I say, my face contorting anything but playfulness…..Once again, he eagerly nods his head.

I turn to head out the door but he calls my name.

“Oh, Ariel?” He says.
I turn back to look at him, urging for him to continue.

“You really have nothing to worry about. I love Libby very much and would never do anything to hurt her. I promise.” He assures me.

“I hope that’s a promise that you can keep. For Libby’s sake. And most importantly, yours.” I warn him.
With that, I leave the room, shutting the door behind me.

———————-

Ten minutes had pass and the party was now in full swing.

Music blasting through your eardrums, red plastic cups all on the ground and most importantly, a room full of h—y teenagers rubbing against each other.
Great.

I had changed my clothes and applied minimum make-up and added a few more curls into my hair.

I decided to wear a burgundy dress that falls right down to my knees.

“Okay everybody, settle down!” I hear Bryce’s voice shout through the microphone from the DJ set as the music gradually becomes lower.

“The birthday boy will be here any moment!” He shouts as a few cheers come from the crowd.

“But before we all get into position, let’s all thank the girlfriend of the birthday boy who made this party come to life!” He shouts.
Hoots and cheers are heard from around the room as they turn their attention to me, some even patting me on the back and telling me that I threw a “killer” party.

Suddenly, Landon’s phone rang, filling up the whole house with the sound.

“Shut the f–k up everyone!” He shouts casually and the room fills in utter silence.
“Yeah Josh, what’s up.” He begins talking for a few seconds until he ends the call.
“Josh says they’re be here in about one minute! Get into your f—–g positions quick, you dip shits.” He shouts and everyone scrambles to hide behind something or stand very still.

All the lights go off as I grow very nervous.

The doors suddenly swings open slowly to reveal Adam, Nick and Josh.

“Why the f–k is in here so dark?” Adam complains.

The lights suddenly come on and everyone moves out of their hiding spaces and shouts loudly, wishing Adam a Happy Birthday.
Everyone laughs at the surprised expression on his face as he curiously looks around the room.

After while, he smiles widely, thanking everyone for coming as he gives out a few bro hugs in the process.

Libby goes up to him, playfully pushing him and saying, “Happy Birthday, big brother.” She shouts above all the music that just started to play again.

“Thanks sis.” He replies gratefully as he hugs her.

I step a little closer, making my self known around the teenage-filled room.

“Hey, stranger.” I say as I send him a small smile.

I hope he likes it.

His smile slowly fades as he looks at me. His eyes discreetly trail over my body and he then says, “Hey.”

I make my way closer to him so that I’m now directly in front if him, “Happy Birthday, Adam.” I whisper.

He doesn’t say anything, just smiles widely before wrapping his hands around my waist and tugs me in for a kiss…… Wolf whistles can be heard from the crowd as people raise the liquor in their hand, teasingly patting Adam on the back.

I slowly pull away to look around as an embarrassed smile makes its way on my lips.

“What are we waiting on? Let’s party!” Nick shouts and everyone agrees as the middle of the room fills with the teenagers, all gyrating on each other.

“Don’t forget, if you haven’t already, place your gift on the table in the corner over there if you brought one!” Bryce says into the microphone as he points to the table.

Everyone continues to party loudly, momentarily giving Adam pats on the back and wishing him Happy Birthday as we walk by.

“So you planned this, huh?” Adam says once we’ve dispersed from the crowd into the corner of the room.

“Yup, do you like it?” I couldn’t help but ask as I wrap my arms around his neck loosely.

“I love anything that you do for me, Ariel.” He reminds me.

“Is that so?” A small smile graces itself upon my lips. “It is your party, shouldn’t you be having fun?”

He playfully rolls his eyes and plants a sweet kiss on my lips. I’ve kissed him so many times and it still manages to make my heart skip a beat.

Once we pull away, I shoo him into the crowd in which he does.

The guys surround him as they all get lost in the crowd.

A sigh passes my lips.

————————–

About an hour had passed and the party was still as lively as ever. I think that even more people came.

“Listen up, guys!” Landon announces into the microphone.

Some of the people stop to listen to him while others continue to party and drink.

“I said to shut the hell up and listen to me you dumb fu-Cks!” He says more urgently which makes multiple people laugh.

The room grows quiet.

“Now,” His voice grows softer.

“I just want to wish my best bud over here, a very happy birthday!” He shouts as everyone raises their plastic cup in gratitude toward Adam.

“No matter that he nearly killed me one time because I asked Ariel out.” He jokes referring the the time that he and Adam had fought.

Everyone laughs at this.

“Nah, nah. All jokes aside though, I hope you know that I appreciate you and… I love you, man.” He admits as he raises his cup of liquor.

A few people awe loudly at the bromance while others cheer loudly.

“Enough with all that mushy s–t. Let’s go open the presents!” He says.

Suddenly, Libby goes up and whispers something into his ear before a shocked expression takes over his face and afterward, a big, sly smirk.

“Okay, never mind.” He quickly says and a few confused murmurs erupt from the crowd.
“The birthday boy’s sister, though it would better if the girlfriend gave him his gift first.” Landon announces.

I grow confused as everyone looks at me until realisation dawns on my features.

S–t.
Earlier today, Libby had gave me a suggestion for what would be an even better gift for Adam.

I’d prefer not to mention it as it would only make me more nervous.

“I must say man, you are one lucky son of a b—h!” Landon continues as Libby sends me a knowing nod.

I glare at her for making that decision for me since I wasn’t sure on if to go through with it or not.

“Let’s get this party back on track!” Landon cranks back up the music to all as I grab Adam’s hand and pull him away from the crowd and upstairs.

Remember, be confident, I keep reminding myself.

I drag him all the way upstairs and into his bedroom, pushing him inside and locking the door.

Well, I didn’t actually pull and push him since that would almost be impossible to do with my small stature and his big built.

“Ariel, what–” He begins confused but I stop him by smashing my lips to his.

As if on instinct, he rests his hands on my hips, stunned by the sudden action.

I take in his intoxicated scent as I securely wrap my arms around his neck, standing on my tippy toes to kiss him better.

My hands make their way to his hair as I tug and pull his brown locks.

He carries his hand to the back of my neck, pulling me even closer to him as his other hand tightens around my waist so that I’m now flushed against his body.

I walk us towards his bed, our lips still not breaking apart.

I roughly push him down on the bed and our lips then break apart and afterward, I straddle his waist with my legs as he looks up at me shockingly.

I dip my head down to pepper small kisses all over as neck as he groans beneath me at the contact.

His hand clenches an unclenches on my waist, almost as if he’s trying to control himself.
“Ariel,” He groans as I make my way further down his body.

I lift the black tee from his muscled stomach as I plant kisses all over his stomach, playing with his belt buckle in the process.
He runs his hand through his hair repeatedly as I begin to take off his belt.

“Ariel,” He says again as I manage to throw his jeans on the floor. I pull down his boxers and subconsciously lick my lips when I behold his throbbing member, standing tall and erect.

I slowly wrap my hand around his length and he loudly sU-Cks in a breath as I slowly move my hand up and down.

pr£cuum is on the tip of his head and he shakingly manages to get out, “You know that– Oh f–k.” He says once I swirl my tongue around the pr£cuum on his tip.
He lets out a string of loud curses as I lower my head fully onto his member, massaging the rest that I’m not able to reach with my hand.

He grunts as I begin bobbing my head up and down in a steady motion, sure to not grate my teeth against him.

I hold in the urge to gag as I feel him hit the back of my throat.

“Oh s–t.” He groans as he wraps his fingers in my hair almost painfully.

I take him out of my mouth with a ‘pop’ as begin to lick up and down the base of his s—t with my tongue, swirling my tongue around his head momentarily.

“Ariel, I’m about to—” He doesn’t get to finish because I once again lower my mouth on his s—t and with that, he lets go in my mouth.

The warm, slightly salty taste fills my mouth and I swallow, not exactly knowing what else to do as I lick my lips clean.

“Oh God.” Adam runs his hands down his face.

“Happy birthday, Adam.” I say for the second time today as I get back on top of him to kiss him.

He sends me a tired smile and replies,
“Best gift ever.”………..