Unchartered Waters ✅

Chapter 73: The Birthday Surprise

Alex's POV

Friday, December 31, 2021 – North Carolina

"I really appreciate you doing this for us," Chase says as Isabelle walks out of the front door of the house, closing the door behind her.

This was hella awkward.

I couldn't imagine being the one to message her originally, see if she'd be up to doing this for us, and getting her to accept. Thankfully, Chase accepted that task – and good damn reason. I figured he'd have more pull with her given that they'd slept together virtue of that newly discovered threesome.

I couldn't imagine her leaving tonight, knowing it was his birthday, having to tell him that she was going out on his birthday and New Year's Eve instead of spending it together. I know I wouldn't want to be without my boo on one of the biggest nights of the year. I couldn't imagine her knowing what was about to transpire inside likely, and knowing that she'd be returning to her man after that. how was it comfortable?

"You're lucky Raphael and Sloan wanted to hang out tonight or else there'd be hell to pay," she replies back in return, to which Chase slowly nods his head accepting. I don't think I'd want to see what would happen. "I'm also glad that we were able to do the full party earlier all together with him or else it'd feel even worse."

"Like I said – I owe you one, big time, but he'll love you for this." Okay, way to make this even more awkward. How could she dare to love what was about to happen?

We let her leave, as planned. We watched her car leave the driveway, as a smirk begins to form. The boys were about to play and dreams would become a reality. Holy fuck.

It wasn't long after before the pair of us were walking up the door, a glance traded as the smirks formed. While I felt a radiance of confident and fun off of the man beside me, I couldn't help but feel every nerve possible, as if this was the worst idea and any ill-feeling possible. I knew I had to ignore it, tough. This was okay, this was going to be great. This was all planned with all three of us on-board, and Ryan's hotness would captivate me anyway.

This was about to the best birthday ever.

The door shortly opens after the knock, as the pair of us just lean against the frame on either side. We didn't plan it, but fuck, it seemed like the best set-up possible in seeing the shock written on his face. We had told him we hoped he had a good night, looked forward to seeing him in the coming days, blah blah earlier.

"Isabelle just left, and I find you both standing at my door..." He starts, obviously curious to our motives. Wasn't it obvious? I almost wanted to slap a kiss on his lips right then and there, forget the awkward conversation.

"We're here to offer you a birthday surprise to remember," Chase states as he moves forward first, pushing Ryan back inside the door frame, as I closely follow. I allow the door to shut behind me, ensuring there was no chance of anybody seeing anything. Could you imagine the headlines if photos of this got leaked out?

"Oh really?" Wasn't it freaking obvious? Why else would your girlfriend leave on the most important night of your damn life?

"So how shall we begin – a familiar kiss, a show, or perhaps you can taste my dear friend here." Woah, woah, who said anything about offering me up on a silver platter to him? Patience young ones, I have never done this before. I deserve a certain pace taken to get used to what is about to occur tonight.

"I know just well you taste, but does he?" Was that a challenge? This was supposed to be fun, loving, caring, exploratory as we all had some fun together. That sounded like he was challenging the bounds of this relationship. Suddenly, those thoughts of this being a bad idea crept into my mind.