Midnight Rain and the Waffle House

The rain hammered against the windshield as I drove down the quiet suburban streets, the wipers squeaking in protest. My phone buzzed again in the cup holder, the screen lighting up with another message from Pippa. *"I’m outside the Waffle House on 5th. Please come get me."* The timestamp read 2:47 AM.

I groaned, rubbing my eyes. Sleep had been elusive tonight, my mind still buzzing from the half-empty bottle of whiskey on the coffee table. But Pippa was my girlfriend’s niece, and if she was stranded at a greasy spoon at this hour, I wasn’t about to leave her there.

I pulled up to the Waffle House, the neon sign flickering like a dying star. The parking lot was nearly empty, save for a few scattered cars and a lone figure huddled under the awning. Even in the dim light, I could tell it was Pippa—the way she stood with her arms crossed, her posture radiating irritation.

I rolled down the window. "You look like you’re plotting world domination in that outfit."

She scowled, but there was a flicker of amusement in her eyes. "I look like I’ve been abandoned in a horror movie set in a truck stop."

I laughed, pushing the passenger door open. "Get in before I change my mind."

She didn’t hesitate, sliding into the seat with a dramatic sigh. The moment the door shut, the scent of her perfume hit me—something sweet and floral, but with an undercurrent of something darker, something that made my pulse quicken. She smelled like sin wrapped in a cute package.

As I pulled back onto the road, she slumped into the seat, kicking off her heels with a groan. "Ugh, my feet are killing me. And my phone’s about to die. I swear, if my dad finds out I got wasted at this stupid party, he’s gonna kill me."

I smirked. "You don’t strike me as the ‘getting wasted at parties’ type."

She shot me a look. "I’m not. But my so-called friends thought it’d be hilarious to spike the punch. Turns out, I’m a lightweight."

I chuckled, glancing at her. She was still in her party dress—a short, black thing that clung to her curves in all the right places. Her hair was tousled, her makeup smudged, and her lips were parted just enough to make my imagination run wild.

"So, what’s the plan?" she asked, leaning forward slightly, her voice dropping to a sultry purr. "Are you gonna take me home and tuck me in? Or are you gonna be the cool uncle and let me crash at your place?"

I nearly swerved. "I’m not your uncle."

She grinned, biting her lip. "No. But you’re *her* boyfriend. That’s almost as bad."

I shook my head, but I couldn’t stop the smirk tugging at my lips. "Your dad would kill me."

"Exactly," she purred, her fingers trailing up my thigh. "That’s why it’d be so fun."

My cock twitched at the contact, and I shifted in my seat, trying to play it cool. "You’re trouble."

"And you love it," she shot back, her hand inching higher.

I caught her wrist before she could reach my zipper. "Not happening."

She pouted, but her eyes sparkled with mischief. "Fine. But when you drop me off, you’re coming inside. I owe you a thank-you."

I raised an eyebrow. "Oh yeah?"

She leaned in, her breath hot against my ear. "Yeah. And it involves bourbon, my bed, and zero clothes."

I swallowed hard, my grip tightening on the wheel. Fuck. This girl was going to be the death of me.

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The house was dark when we pulled up, the only light coming from the porch. Pippa fumbled with her keys, cursing under her breath as she missed the lock twice.

"Need help?" I asked, my voice rough.

She shot me a glare over her shoulder. "If you touch me right now, I *will* maim you."

I held up my hands in mock surrender, but my eyes couldn’t help but wander over her body—the way her dress rode up her thighs, the way her ass swayed as she finally managed to get the door open.

She flipped on the lights with a dramatic flourish, kicking the door shut behind us. "Welcome to my humble abode."

The place was immaculate—too clean for a twenty-something who’d just come from a party. But the air was thick with something else, something electric.

Pippa tossed her keys onto the counter and turned to face me, her eyes dark with intent. "So. About that thank-you."

I crossed my arms, trying to maintain some semblance of control. "I don’t think your dad would approve."

She scoffed, stepping closer. "My dad’s at his girlfriend’s. No one’s here but us." Her fingers traced the collar of my shirt, her touch featherlight but deliberate. "Unless you’re scared."

I barked out a laugh. "Scared? Of you? Please."

She grinned, her hand sliding down to my chest, then lower, her fingers tracing the outline of my cock through my jeans. "Then prove it."

I grabbed her wrist, pulling her flush against me. "You’re playing with fire."

She arched into me, her lips brushing my ear. "I don’t play. I *burn*."

Fuck.

I crashed my mouth against hers, my hands tangling in her hair as she moaned into the kiss. She tasted like whiskey and sin, her tongue darting against mine with a hunger that stole my breath. Her nails raked down my back, and I growled, lifting her effortlessly onto the kitchen counter.

She gasped as her ass hit the cold granite, her legs wrapping around my waist. "Someone’s eager."

I nipped at her collarbone, my hands sliding up her thighs, pushing her dress higher. "You have no idea."

Her dress was already riding up, exposing the black lace of her panties. I groaned, my fingers hooking into the fabric, yanking it aside. She was wet. So fucking wet.

She bit her lip, her hips rocking against my fingers as I teased her. "You’re *good* at this."

I smirked, sliding a finger inside her. "I’ve had practice."

She moaned, her head falling back. "Fuck, Simon—"

I didn’t let her finish. I dropped to my knees, my hands gripping her thighs as I buried my face between them. She tasted like heaven, her juices coating my tongue as I licked her from bottom to top, my fingers working in and out of her.

"Oh *fuck*—" she gasped, her fingers tangling in my hair as I sucked her clit into my mouth.

I pulled back just enough to growl against her skin. "You like that?"

She whimpered, her hips jerking. "Don’t *stop*—"

I didn’t. I fucked her with my fingers, my tongue working her clit in tight circles, my other hand sliding up to tease her nipples through her dress. She was a writhing, moaning mess, her thighs trembling as her orgasm built.

And then she came, her back arching off the counter, her pussy clenching around my fingers as she cried out my name.

I didn’t give her time to recover. I stood, yanking her off the counter and spinning her around, bending her over the island. Her dress rode up, exposing her bare ass, and I groaned at the sight.

"Fuck, Pippa—"

She looked over her shoulder, her eyes dark with lust. "What are you waiting for?"

I didn’t need to be told twice.

I unbuckled my belt, shoving my jeans down just enough to free my cock. It was hard as steel, aching with need. I gripped her hips, lining myself up, and thrust inside her in one brutal stroke.

She gasped, her fingers clawing at the counter as I fucked her with deep, punishing strokes. "Yes—*fuck*—right there—"

I groaned, my hands sliding up to grip her tits through her dress, squeezing hard as I pounded into her. She was so tight, so *fucking* perfect, her walls clenching around me with every thrust.

"Come for me again," I growled, my thumb finding her clit.

She cried out, her body shuddering as another orgasm ripped through her, her pussy milking my cock as I buried myself to the hilt and came with a groan, my release filling her up.

We stayed like that for a long moment, our breaths ragged, our bodies slick with sweat. Then she turned her head, her lips finding mine in a slow, deep kiss.

When we finally pulled apart, she smirked. "So. Was that a good thank-you?"

I chuckled, pulling out of her and tucking myself back into my jeans. "It was a *great* thank-you."

She straightened her dress, her eyes never leaving mine. "Good. Because I’m not done with you yet."

And I knew, without a doubt, that this was only the beginning.