Castles Burning Part One by Nicole Ryan

repeat that night. But hey, maybe we ought to ask Amber if she’s still ok with doing that sort of thing with us. Remember she’s a Navy lady now.” Christie giggled.
    “Shit hopefully not for much longer, and please, you know I’m always up for fun with you guys.”
    Alex jumped up off the couch to turn the music up, “well then, let the games begin ladies.”
    Aden grinned at Alex, “What should it be this time?”
    “I don’t really know.” Alex said.
    “Oh, please, we don’t need a drinking game.” I told them, rolling my eyes. “We need a safe word.”
    “Banana!” Christie hollered over her margarita with her hand cupped around her mouth.
    “Sounds good to me.” I concurred.
    “Awesome! Yes, I knew there was a reason I missed you Amber.” Alex said playfully to me.
    “Oh I feel so loved you guys. So loved.” We all erupted in laughter, and finished our margaritas before pouring more.
    Thunder rolled outside, vibrating the windows and floor boards. A crack of lightning sent the lights flickering for a second.
    “Do you think we’ll lose power?” I asked.
    “Probably not,” Aden said “Unless this keeps up for a while and the wind get’s stronger.”
    “Well, that’s very reassuring.” Christie muttered.
    “Let’s take a freaking shot!” Alex cried, “Before the power goes out.”
    “Amber , come take a bath with me.” Christie offered, holding her hand to me. “The boys can have their drinking game”
    “Oh yes I’d love that.” I replied.
    “No one will take a shot with me?” Alex asked, a fake pout on his lips.
    “I will.” Aden said, “I need a beer anyway.” He smiled.
    Christie and I practically ran to the master suite, and into the bathroom to fill the big garden tub. Beside the tub, in a small cabinet that held towels and bath oils, I found candles and matches and set them up around the room as Alex and Aden joined us in the bathroom, but kept their distance from the tub, to give us some privacy.
    Christie came over to me and lifted my hands above my head, she was taller than me only by an inch or so, but I never noticed it except when we were standing so close , she always seemed so small and vulnerable. Her long elegant nose nearly touched my forehead, her freckles danced all over the bridge of her nose and across her cheeks. When my shirt was over my head she let it fall to the floor as she took my face into her hands and kissed my lower lip, sucking on it gently. I opened my eyes to take a quick look at Aden, who was propped against the sink sipping his beer while Alex leaned against the door watching Christie with glassy eyes.
    When Christie pulled away I quickly undid the buttons to her top and pushed it down to the floor, we both removed our pants and underwear before climbing gingerly into the hot water. Christie moved between my legs and began to kiss me again. She cupped my breast in one hand, and below the water, glided her hand up and down my leg. After a moment, she guided me to sit up on the edge of the tub, spreading my legs wide with her hot hands which were reddened by the heat of the water. She slid them up my inner thighs from my knees, leaning against the cool wall I closed my eyes and soaked up the sensations that came over me as she massaged me gently.
    “Fucking luckiest bastards in the whole world, that’s what we are. You know that right?” I vaguely heard Alex say, and Aden’s grunt in response.
    Christie’s thumbs began to slide up and down the sides of my thighs where they met my labia, slipping one thumb over my clit before licking me with her long hot tongue. I inhaled sharply at the contact.
    “Like that?” She asked.
    “Yes.”
    “Want more?” She purred up at me as she slid one finger inside me, and bent to lick my clitoris.
    “Yes.” I said, closing my eyes and resting my head against the wall behind me.
    Slowly she began sliding her fingers in and out of me as her tongue gently worked the folds of my sex, sucking on my