Ignite me (A collection of Short Stories)
~Jake~
The front door clicks open around noon, and I freeze in the kitchen, coffee mug halfway to my lips. The bitter steam curls up, but I barely notice it as Sarah's voice echoes unexpectedly. "Honey, Maddie? I'm home!"
My hand shakes a little as I set the mug down hard on the counter, heart slamming in my chest. I glance toward the stairs. Maddie's up in her room, probably scrolling on her phone or whatever she does to kill time. We haven't touched since that night in my bed two days ago—the one where I finally gave in, fucking her raw while whispering promises we both knew were dangerous. But the air in this house has been thick with it ever since, stolen glances, her fingers brushing mi