23. Chapter 23

Hey guys! I hope you all enjoy the premiere episode tonight. Unfortunately, I won't get to see it as I'm from Ireland so hopefully I'll catch it in the next few days. I got to be honest, I have not done a lot of writing this week (actually none) so my updates will be slowing down until I get my work/life balance under control. I want to thank everyone for reading and reviewing this fic. I really appreciate it. Please continue with the reviews because I desperately need some inspiration. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

This chapter is rated M.

Chapter 22

Erin stood in front of the full length mirror in the bedroom; inspecting her appearance; she was wearing a short sleeved cerise pink crop top and a black high-waisted pencil skirt that fell just below her knees; leaving just a flash of her midriff every time she moved her arms.

Her hair was pulled back in a sleek ponytail with a slight quiff at the front. Her eyes were a smokey black; her lipstick matched her top.

She slipped on her black heels and reached for her earrings beside the cerise pink purse to finish off the look. Her hands began to shake as she tried to put them on.

Her mind had not stopped whirling since the phone call from Jay and the discussion over dinner had not helped as they created possible initiation task; threesomes; public displays of sexual acts; performing a sexual act with a stranger; the list was endless.

Part of her hoped that if she did have to do anything; it would be with a stranger; it seemed easier; emotionless. She had to do similar things in the past; make men fall in love with her to get the answers she needed. It was all part of the role; but with Jay; she was afraid to open that can of worms.

She groaned with frustration and slammed the earring back onto the dresser beside the mirror. She could hear Jay's footstep enter the bedroom.

He appeared behind her in the mirror; dressed in navy suit and a blue shirt; the first couple of buttons lying open. He leaned over and reached for her earrings. His steady hands placed the earring in each ear before his hands rested gently on her shoulders. He could feel her body relax ever so slightly at his touch.

"No matter what happens tonight Erin, we're a team." He softly whispered in her ear; his breath on her exposed neck causing her body to tingle. He began to gently stroke up at down her arms. "We've done things like this before just not together...just forget it's me...I'm just some loser 'John' who has the answers you need."

Erin nodded. She knew he was right. This was all part of the job. She felt his hands move down her arms to entwine with her own hands. She felt him gave them a reassuring squeeze and she relaxed a little more.

"So, are we ready to go?" He asked.

Erin nodded and turned to face him, forcing him to release her hands. She reached over and grabbed her purse. She slipped her hand in and pulled out the car keys; holding them in front of Jay. "I think you can drive tonight." She said. She could sense some sort of one-liner forming on his lips so she cut him off before her had a chance to say it. "It doesn't change anything...I'm still in control at 21. I just plan on having a few drinks if I'm going to get through tonight. Got it?"

Jay took the keys in his hand, a knowing smile on his face. "Got it." He retorted.

Erin's eyes widened as she followed Amy, Tony, Connor and Poppy into the club; everything had a sealife/aquatic theme. The colouring of the walls and furnishing were blue and green; the cage dancers were dressed as exotic fish; the cocktail waitresses were dressed as mermaids and the bartenders wore blue or green shirts.

The people around her seemed to be fully enjoying themselves; grinding their bodies up against complete strangers; downing shots from people's body parts. She had forgotten what clubs could be like. Erin shook her head and reached behind her, taking hold of Jay's hand. Jay's fingers quickly entwined with hers; his thumb grazing her hand, trying to reassure her.

Erin tried to follow Amy and the group but she felt Jay tug her back. She spun around to find him talking to the security team. Typical Jay; maintaining his cover; acting like the head of security even on a night out.

Erin stood beside him; patiently waiting for the conversation to end. She could see Amy signalling for them to follow so Erin nodded her head towards Jay, showing that she saw her but couldn't move just yet.

She watched as Amy grabbed hold of Tony and whispered something in his ear. Tony quickly pushed his way back towards them. Erin watched as he threw his arm around Jay.

"Jay, enough of the shop talk." Tony shouted over the music. "You're not at work tonight...you're here to show your lady a good time."

"Whatever you say boss." Jay shouted back. He quickly ended his conversation with the team and began to follow Tony back to the group; his hand in Erin's hand, ensuring she stayed close.

An hour later, Erin was feeling a lot more relaxed; thanks to her old friend vodka. She was standing at a tall round table, beside Amy; listening to her complain about how Poppy bagged the easiest job of invitations for the next charity luncheon while Amy had been left in charge of catering. Thankfully, Erin was also given an easy job as she was new to these events; she just had to greet people and show them to their tables.

Jay stood behind Erin; deep in conversation with Tony about how well the Marina club was running. He had his hands gently resting on Erin's hips; ensuring people saw them as a 'couple'; occasionally, when Erin would move ever so slightly; his thumbs would graze the small area of Erin's exposed skin; sending a bolt of electricity through her each time.

Erin didn't know if it was the vodka, or the nervous energy inside her of not knowing what to expect but she wasn't questioning or analysing each touch between her and Jay tonight; it felt natural; and she was enjoying it.

Ever so often, she'd lean against him; just to feel his breath on her neck again and she wasn't 100% sure but at times it felt like Jay would squeeze and press against her, just a little tighter. She knew that he could tell she was nervous tonight so maybe these extra touches were just to reassure her but she wasn't complaining.

Erin had no idea where Connor or Poppy had disappeared to and Amy wasn't the slightest bit concerned so Erin decided not to worry either. Knowing this group, they were probably off having sex somewhere.

"Erin...lets hit the dance floor!" Amy shouted over to Erin.

Erin nodded and spun around to Jay to let him know where she was going. He nodded in return and released her from his hold; his eyes watching her as she made her way towards the dance floor.

Erin moved along to the music the best she could; keeping her eyes peeled; unfortunately, she didn't exactly know what she was looking for. She heard Amy squeal someone's name and run off; Erin's eyes followed her.

Amy moved towards a young man; no older than his mid-twenties; he was extremely handsome with a chiselled jaw line, big brown eyes, dimples on both cheeks; his hair was brown, short and perfectly styled into a quiff; his body was extremely well toned.

Erin watched as Amy hugged the man, whispered something into his ear and then led him towards Erin.

"Erin, I want you to meet my very good friend Joel Dunn." Amy shouted over the music. "Joel, this is the girl I was telling you about."

"Oh, your friend that hasn't had sex with her husband in ages." Joel retorted, taking hold of Erin's hand. "He must be crazy if he doesn't want to screw you every second of the day." He gently kissed her hand, making sure his eyes met hers as he did.

"Amy!" Erin scolded; pretending to be offended that she had shared her personal details.

"Oh sweetie, relax...we share everything!" Amy laughed.

"And she does mean everything." Joel stated; his eyes locked on Erin.

Erin swallowed hard; the look in his eyes unnerving her. "I guess I'll need to get used to the sharing then." Erin replied.

"Oh I hope so." Joel replied before breaking into a smile. He turned his attention towards Amy. "I will see you later." He glanced at Erin. "And I definitely hope to see a lot more of you in the future."

"Me too." Erin replied, forcing a smile; wondering if this was part of her initiation. Joel disappeared into the crowd and Amy returned to her dancing; as if nothing had happened. Erin looked around her; searching for Jay but he wasn't at the table or anywhere else that she could see from her location on the dance floor.

Jay pushed his way throw the crowd, his eyes scanning the room but like Erin, he didn't know what he was looking for. Suddenly, he felt someone grab his hand; he spun around. "Poppy...hey!" He replied; a little confused.

He could see the heat and desire in her eyes as her lips lunged towards his. He pushed her back; recoiling in shock. "Whoa...Poppy..." He stated. "I think you may have had a little too much to drink."

"No...I just know what I want." Poppy replied, stepping towards him again and wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Poppy, I work with your husband...you're friends with my wife..." Jay tried to reason with her as she began to kiss his neck.

"Please! I know you and Erin are not screwing." Poppy replied, between kisses. "And as for Connor...we have an arrangement...he can bang as many of his promotional girls as he wants as long as I get to do the same. You see, he doesn't find me sexy anymore...apparently carrying and giving birth to his kids will do that. He doesn't think I'm tight anymore. But you find me sexy Jay, don't you? You don't care that I squeezed two watermelons out of something the size of a lemon do you? Of course I'm not tight anymore."

"Motherhood is extremely sexy." Jay replied; his mind spinning as Poppy's hands roamed his body and her lips left a trail across his neck and jaw; was this an initiation or just a crazy, horny rich bitch?

"I knew you were special Jay." She sighed, looking him in the eye as her hands pulled down his zipper.

"Whoa...Poppy...we're in public." Jay replied. "Erin or Connor could see us."

"That's the fun Jay." She laughed, before getting down on her knees.

"Oh shit!" Jay muttered, not knowing how to get himself out of the situation. "Poppy, seriously...we can't...at least not here."

She looked up at him and groaned. She stood up. Jay fixed himself and pulled up his zipper; relieved but also hoping he hadn't failed his test.

"You're right Jay." Poppy stated; her hand stroking his cheek. "You'll be mine soon." She pressed her lips against his in a rough, hard kiss before her lips hovered over his left ear. "I have big plans for us." She grabbed his butt cheek and squeezed it before walking away.

Jay ran his hands through his hair and exhaled. "Crazy bitch!" He muttered, his eyes already scanning the club for Erin.

Amy and Erin stood in the bathroom, washing their hands and fixing up their appearance. Erin felt a little woozy; she was beginning to think the eighth vodka was one too many; the fact that she was giggling with Amy and she didn't know why confirmed it.

"Oh Erin...I know we haven't been friends for long but I knew we were kindred spirits." Amy stated, between giggles.

"Aw...thanks Amy!" Erin replied, between giggles; reaching over to hug her. As she held Amy in her arms, she felt Amy's lip graze her neck and begin a trail up to her lips. "Amy..."

"Let's have some fun Erin." Amy sighed, her lips continuing to cover Erin's face, before locking onto her lips.

Erin felt Amy grip her arms and raise them above her head, pinning Erin against the mirror; their lips never breaking contact. Erin was so confused; was she meant to accept this as her initiation or was she to fight it?

She could hear the bathroom door open, close and then lock. "I see you got the party started without me Amy." A strong masculine voice stated; Erin was sure she heard that voice before. Amy and Erin parted to look over at the voice; it was Joel Dunn; the creepy guy Amy had introduced her to tonight.

"I was just getting warmed up." Amy replied, completely releasing Erin from her hold. She strolled over to Joel; her eyes gleaming with mischief. She leapt onto him; wrapping her legs around his waist; he carried her over to the sink, pulling up her skirt in the process while Amy undid his belt buckle. Their lips crashed together; full of lust and desire.

"I um...I should..." Erin stuttered; her mind sobering up quite quickly. She headed towards the door only to feel a strong grip on her wrist pulling her back; she was fighting her natural urge to fight back.

"Stay and watch." Joel said.

"It's so much better with an audience." Amy added between kisses and groans.

"And feel free to join in." Joel stated, before returning his attention to Amy.

Erin stumbled back in shock but she didn't leave; not understanding why her feet weren't running her out of there. Instead, she was stood in a bathroom watching two people have sex. She backed herself towards the door but still she didn't leave; afraid that this was her initiation. She closed her eyes and silently prayed for it to be over; trying to block out the groans coming from both Joel and Amy; was this really what Jay and Erin were getting themselves into? And if it was, how many lines would they need to cross?

To be continued...