Chapter 3 In The Middle Of The Night (Adult Content 21+)

“What is Zoe doing?”

To be honest, that question made me panic a little, especially when I noticed Max staring at me like he was about to burst out laughing.

“I—”

“She’s sleeping in my bed,” Max cut me off. “Actually, it’s not a problem. I was just surprised—I didn’t expect her to be in my room.”

His room?

Zach turned to me. “Why were you in his room?”

“How would I know it was his room? You told me my room was on the right side!”

My earlier anxiety from our previous conversation vanished, replaced by a mix of irritation and sheer disbelief that I couldn’t even begin to explain.

“Oh God, I think I told you the wrong thing.” Zach shut his eyes in frustration. “Your room is on the left side, right next to mine.”

Shit.

So… I was masturbating in his room earlier?

“I’m so sorry about all this, Max. I’m a total mess,” Zach said as he turned toward Max, who now wore a visibly amused smile and glanced at the two of us. “I forgot everything and couldn’t focus because of work overload.”

“Well, I wouldn’t mind if she did want to sleep in my bed—”

“Fuck you!” Zach swore again, even though he had just finished apologizing to his friend.

And me?

Shit, I had no idea what to say.

“By the way, I know your habits after you shower, asshole. And did you walk around naked when you bumped into my sister?”

Hell, I did not expect this conversation to happen here.

Zach turned his head toward me, silently demanding an answer or explanation.

“What?!” Max raised his hands in confusion.

God, so this guy really does have such a stupid, useless habit. Who walks out naked after a shower and straight to their room? Sure, it would make sense if the bathroom were inside his room, but there’s only one bathroom here, and everyone has to share it.

“If that’s true, I swear I’ll slit your throat, Max. I don’t care if I’m the one who messed up here,” Zach narrowed his eyes.

“Well,” I didn’t even know why I interrupted their argument, “he didn’t do that, Zach.”

And that just… came out of my mouth—words that stunned even me, because I didn’t expect to lie just to save that jerk’s ass.

“What?” Zach was still eyeing me suspiciously.

“He was dressed when he came into the room.” I tried to speak as calmly as possible, not wanting Zach to detect my lie. “Of course, I’d sue him for visual harassment if he’d walked in naked in front of me. I don’t want to pollute my eyes with that kind of useless crap.”

Zach looked stunned by what I said.

Okay, maybe I was being dramatic. But what else could I do after realizing Max had just saved me from Zach by not telling him I was masturbating in his room? Naturally, I had to return the favor and cover for him, too.

***

“I don’t like it here.” I didn’t even try to hide the annoyance in my voice as I sat on the bed with my phone, connected to Mom.

Her plane had just landed ten minutes ago, and the first thing she did was call me.

Sometimes I feel lucky to have such a caring mother, but other times it’s just a bit much.

“Don’t say that, dear. Zach would be upset if he heard you say something like that.”

I let out a long sigh. “Actually, he left me alone since this afternoon and hasn’t come back since.”

I wasn’t trying to hide anything, because that was exactly what happened.

Right after fixing the mess I’d made earlier, Zach left again to head to the hospital for an important work matter. Of course, I couldn’t stop him, but I was annoyed. I’d rather be alone at home than stuck in this apartment with a stranger.

Since this morning, I stepped out of the room when Zach called and told me he ordered food. This afternoon, Zach texted again saying that Max had gone out to meet a friend, and only then did I feel safe enough to go use the toilet. Now, I was back to locking myself in the room to avoid any run-in with Max if he suddenly came home.

“He must be really busy.”

“Yeah, and sending me here is only making it worse for him.”

I heard Mom sigh. Then Dad called out to her, saying they had to leave soon.

“I know you’re worried about being a burden to your brother, but Zach doesn’t mind at all when it comes to you, Zoe.”

I sighed again and nodded to myself.

The problem is… somehow, I’ve ended up stuck in an apartment that isn’t just occupied by my brother. Sure, I complained about feeling lonely if I were here alone, but that doesn’t mean I ever wanted to live with my brother’s roommate.

“Alright, Mom. I think I should go to sleep now—I have to get up earlier tomorrow. My new home’s farther away from my school means I must leave earlier.”

“Oh dear,” Mom sounded like someone who genuinely felt guilty, “I’m sorry, sweetheart, for making things difficult for you.”

“That’s okay. Enjoy your business trip, Mom. I love you.”

“I love you so much, too.”

As soon as the call ended, the only thing I wanted to do was call Jack.

Well, I had given him a brief explanation of what had happened. Naturally, Jack was angry and upset when he found out another man had seen me naked—but what could I do? I couldn’t just tell Zach to kick Max out. The truth is, I couldn’t even explain why I didn’t want to live with Max.

Zach would kill me if he knew I was masturbating with Jack on the phone.

“Shit!” I glared at my phone in frustration when Jack didn’t pick up my video call.

Even though it was almost midnight, Jack was usually still awake around this time.

Damn it, I still hadn’t gotten the climax I needed since this morning.

Earlier today, I was too messed up to think clearly, and I kept turning Jack down every time he tried to initiate something. Then I passed out and slept all afternoon, only waking up after Zach messaged me about Max. After that, I stepped out of the room and wandered around the apartment—something I hadn’t done since morning.

And now, tonight… the mood was back.

Unfortunately, Jack wasn’t here, and I had no idea what the hell I was supposed to do.

Do I have to watch p**n again? Shit, I don’t really like p**n. But this time, I have no choice.

I guess I’ll have to do it after I come back from the bathroom. I don’t know if Max will go straight to his room or relax in the living room first. The layout of this apartment means I have to pass through the living room if I want to use the bathroom.

Well, I have my own bathroom in my room at home. I didn’t expect to have to share a bathroom here.

I haven’t unpacked all the things I need in the bathroom yet. I think it’s better not to keep too many things here because the bathroom is already filled with all the stuff for men.

There’s a cabinet and a sink on the left side of the door, while the shower, bathtub, and toilet are on the right. Luckily, the bathroom is big enough and clean, so I don’t feel too uncomfortable using it.

I never thought Zach would agree to live in a somewhat simple apartment and share space with his friend, especially since if he asked Dad, Dad would buy him a bigger and more luxurious apartment than this one. I’m sure the reason Zach allowed Max to stay here is to reduce the monthly rent.

I know Zach is a bit odd because he lives by his flugel principle, but this is a bit excessive.

Never mind, I won’t meddle too much in my brother’s affairs. I want to take a shower now because I remember I haven’t showered since this morning.

“Ahh! Yess!”

I blinked in confusion when I heard such a clear moan after I finished washing my face.

“Ohh, that’s right, Max!”

Shit! What the hell is this?

“Don’t moan too loudly,” this time it was Max’s voice, not a woman’s moan.

“Has Zach come home yet?”

“I don’t know. But keep your voice down and don’t moan too loudly.”

“But it’s been way too long. The last time we did it was two months ago, and I miss you so much, Max.”

Damn. This is so disgusting!

“I know, Stella. Tonight we’ll do it all night long.”

Then there was no more conversation, and I waited behind the door, feeling a bit anxious.

Damn, I shouldn’t have left my room until Zach came home.

How long will I be stuck in the bathroom if they do it in the living room?

“Do you want to do it in the bathtub?” A woman’s giggling voice could be heard.

“You know me so well, darling.”

Then, moans could be heard clearly again. This time, followed by footsteps getting closer.

Wait a minute…

They want to do it in the bathtub?

Shit! There’s only one bathtub here, which means…

Damn it!

Max is such a disgusting bastard who’s making my life difficult!

“Oh Max…”

I can’t believe what I’m doing right now.

Just as the door opened from the outside, I lowered my body and hid under the cabinet. Luckily, there was a gap I could use to hide here, and I could cover my body with the curtain hanging down.

However, even though I was hiding, I couldn’t help but look at what was happening in front of me.

The lighting in the bathroom wasn’t very good, but everything was still very clear in front of me.

How Max moved his hands to trace the naked body of the woman in his arms. Their lips locked together, creating passionate sounds, while the woman’s hands roamed around Max’s lower abdomen, which was already hardening.

Her tanned skin glistened with sweat, while the sound of the faucet dripping grew fainter as the water in the bathtub filled up.

Every moan they shared, every kiss and touch that occurred made my body tremble.

I hate p**n, but now I’m watching it live.

“Oh shit!” the woman moaned as Max slid his finger into her pussy. His movements were so fast and right, touching every sensitive spot perfectly.

Without realizing it, I brought my own finger to touch my pussy.

My eyes occasionally closed as I felt the pleasurable sensation from my touch.

Every time Max twisted his finger, I would do the same, imagining that he was doing it to mine.

As Max leaned down to bite her breast, his hand squeezed hard, causing her chest to swell as if she were challenging Max to do more.

Damn. I was getting more and more turned on by the touch on my private parts, especially when I started squeezing my breasts, which were getting harder.

I needed someone to bite me the way Max was biting the woman’s nipple. I needed the same touch on my pussy. And I also needed someone to kiss my lips as hard as that.

I slowly opened my eyes when I heard footsteps heading toward the bathtub. Max brought the woman onto his body, sitting her on his lap while he kissed her breasts again.

I knew they were about to do it—really do it like two adults having sex, not like me and Jack, who still had to hold back because of the principles I held.

And when it finally happened, I sped up the movements of my fingers, thrusting in and out of my pussy.

“Ah…”

Damn it.

I quickly covered my mouth when I accidentally moaned in my hiding spot.

My heart pounded violently when I realized how stupid I’d been.

“Who’s there?”

What the fuck! How could I be this dumb? Of course, my voice would be heard—loud and clear—because we were in the same damn room. And this bathroom wasn’t even that big.

“Is someone else here, Max?”

Shit. Double shit!

“I think…” I heard Max’s voice and the sound of water sloshing in the bathtub.

“Max?”

I shut my eyes tightly, too afraid to see what was happening.

Shit. What now?!

“You know what, Stella? I think you should go home. I just remembered I have something important I need to work on.”

“What?! Are you out of your mind?”

I pressed my hand harder against my mouth. I swear I hadn’t made a single sound, but Max’s footsteps seemed to be drawing closer to the cabinet.

“Yeah, so just go now, Stella.”

“You’re hiding something from me, aren’t you? Is there another girl in your apartment?”

“That’s not something I want to get into with you right now,” I heard the sound of a kiss, and I still didn’t dare open my eyes. “Just go home, and I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“What the hell!”

Then came the sound of footsteps and a door creaking open.

I exhaled a breath of relief—but a second later, I heard the door close again… and lock from the inside.

“Zoe? You wanna come out of your hiding spot, or should I come find you myself?”

Shit!