Chapter 2

After hearing Gavin's advice, I kept replaying that scene in my head over and over again. The anticipation grew quietly, making it impossible for me to stay calm.

Saturday came faster than I expected. Someone tagged me in the group chat.

[Hey, handsome, you coming to the ride today?]

I immediately messaged Julia.

[Are you going?]

She replied almost right away.

[Chester, if you go, I'll go.]

That made me grin.

I went back to the group and replied, [Of course I'm coming.]

The chat lit up with excitement, everyone eager to finally see what I looked like in person.

I changed into my cycling outfit, the black, tight-fitting suit outlining my solid build perfectly. Standing in front of the mirror, I could not help but smile.

Yeah. This was going to turn some heads.

By the time I finished, Gavin was already waiting downstairs.

He rode ahead, and I followed behind as we made our way to the meeting point.

The women from the group were already gathered by the roadside.

The moment they saw me, they came over one after another.

"So you're Chester? You look even better in real life."

The woman had flawless makeup, and her eyes moved over me without the slightest attempt to hide it. There was a bold curiosity in her gaze as her fingertips brushed lightly against my chest.

I froze for a second.

It felt… strange. Almost overwhelming.

I had spent most of my life keeping to myself, cut off from this kind of social life. I had never really experienced going out with women like that, being that close to them.

Then Julia walked over and tapped my shoulder. "Hey, Chester. I've been waiting for you."

I turned and saw her.

She was wearing a crop top that showed off her figure in a way that made it hard to look away. For a moment, I just stared.

Below that, she had on a short skirt that barely covered her thighs. Her legs were long and smooth, paired with white knee-high socks. Everything about her looked youthful and full of energy.

There was a faint, sweet scent about her, and it hit me instantly. For a moment, I almost forgot how to move. All I wanted was to pull her close, right then and there.

Once everyone had arrived, Gavin gave the signal, and we started riding up the mountain road.

I stayed near the back of the group.

In front of me, the bikes moved in rhythm, and so did the bodies riding them. The motion was impossible to ignore.

Before long, I could feel my body reacting.

Two hours later, we finally reached the top.

Gavin was already out of patience. Before the tents were even set up, he had pulled a woman into his arms, sitting on his bike as they kissed.

I watched as she pressed close to him, moving against him without holding back.

It made something inside me itch in the worst way.

I wanted that.

Badly.

As if she could tell, Julia stepped closer to me and slipped one arm around my neck. Her warmth and soft scent wrapped around me instantly. Every nerve in my body seemed to come alive.

I pulled her in by the waist. Then we kissed.

Julia really was bold.

Even though she was new, she did not hold back at all.

One of my hands traced along her arm. The other moved lower.

She did not resist. If anything, she seemed to enjoy it.

Slowly, her cheeks flushed, and her breathing grew heavier. The sound alone sent a strange tingling through my body.

I was completely reacting then, pressing closer without thinking.

She noticed.

Julia smiled at me, then slipped her hand toward my pants.

My heart jumped.

If she felt what was different about me, she might get scared and leave. I quickly caught her hand and moved it away. She looked at me, surprised.

"Chester, you don't have to worry. This is all normal. If you don't believe me, just look at them."

I followed the direction she pointed.

Gavin was already inside a tent, tangled up with three women and making out with them. The whole thing shook slightly with their movement.

The sight sent a rush of heat through me.

However, it was still daylight. I could not let Julia notice anything unusual, so I forced a small, awkward smile.

"That's not what I meant. Our tent isn't even set up yet. Let's get that done first."