Pit: The A**hole Club Series by Saffire Blue (summer books txt) 📕

me way more than you meant to when I came to visit you.” He looks up with a glare in his eyes. I don’t take it to heart. I’ve learned that’s just him. “Deacon, you and I have hung out and gotten to know each other more. And Kelex and Pit. You guys have more in common than you think. You two would probably be great friends if you hung out.”

“The tat,” Pit snaps.

“Shut up, Will.” I roll my eyes. “My point is, we’re all pretty fucked up. I think the accident brought us together when we needed each other. You guys are all assholes, but you’re my assholes.”

I take another large inhale before turning to Deacon. “I want a reminder of that night. My mom isn’t doing any better. Actually, it’s gotten worse pretty fast. It’s so hard to watch. I’m always running...”

I inhale and suck back the tears. “I’ve been spending all my time with you guys because you all love shit that I love. Skydiving, racing cars, snowboarding. I need that feeling. I’m an adrenaline junkie and when I hang with you guys, for a little while, I have an escape,” I say, the last part coming out as a whisper.

“I think I get it,” Kelex says.

“Yeah, I think I do too,” Deacon says.

I get up and go for my bag. Once I retrieve the drawing rolled up inside, I carry it over to Deacon. I unroll the paper and smooth it out before him.

“It’s not much. I can’t draw that well, it’s a seal with intertwined branches. It symbolizes the branches I want to extend to the five of you. I’m a very loyal friend. You call on me, I’ll always be there. I think once you guys get to know each, you’ll see we’re all the same in some way. You guys don’t have to get tats.” I laugh. “This is for me. I just wanted you all here when I got mine. Whether you all want me or not, you have a friend for life.”

Pit snorts. “Asshole for life, is that what you’re saying?”

I smile and shrug. “Yeah, I actually like that. The Asshole Club.”

What I don’t say is, this is also my way to spend more time around Pit without giving away I’m crushing on his rude ass. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I must be crazy, but for the last six month I’ve looked forward to spending time around him. He makes me feel safe for some reason.

Oh, don’t get me wrong. We are all the same. We’re kindred spirits. However, when Pit made that comment about getting his dick sucked and his balls smelling like fresh rain, my nipples tightened, and I had to turn away before he noticed.

“So, what’s your story, kid?” Pit turns to demand of Tak.

Tak looks to me with wide eyes. I smile and give him a nod. That night we sit around and spilled our guts as I got the seal tatted on my lower back with The Asshole Club scrolled underneath it.

While I was the only one to take the ink pledge, I wasn’t the only one that sealed our bond forever. They became a club of my favorite guys. My lifelines. My assholes.

Chapter 4

Tats 4 Life

Pit

One year later…

We all stand around Skittles as she stares into the open grave. I feel for her. She’s not taking this well.

Her father’s been a dick and the person she’s always seen as her hero is gone. I look across the grave at her father. He’s eyeballing the five of us as we stand with her.

I narrow my gaze at him behind my shades as if he can see. He doesn’t have to like us. We’re not here for him.

“Mommy,” Skittles begins to sob, and her knees give.

Tak and Kelex move forward, but it’s Kelex who catches her and holds her up. I don’t move, clenching my fists at my side.

I can’t say I’m much good at any of this, but this girl has become a part of all of us. So, I’m here, suit, tie, and all. We haven’t left her side since she called us.

Someone’s always with her. Mostly, Kelex. I work my jaw as I watch him hold her.

I crack my neck and turn to look up at the sky. Life is funny. It keeps changing and all you can do is change with it.

“Let’s go,” Deacon says beside me.

I look around and notice everyone has started for the cars. I didn’t mean to zone out like that. I’ve had a lot on my own plate lately.

We all get to the limousine Skittles rode in. The guys take turns giving her a hug before she gets in. I’m the last one.

She throws her arms around my waist and holds on tight, surprising me. Recovering, I wrap her in my arms and squeeze the way I would when Scarlett needs me to be a big brother.

Skittles looks up at me with tears in her eyes. “Thanks, Pit.”

“Anytime, baby girl.”

She places her head on my chest and hugs me again. I look at all the guys and a light bulb goes off. I rub a hand up and down her back.

“I think it’s time we get those asshole tats. Deacon, you think you can fit us in?”

“Yeah, I got you.”

I look down at Skittles. Her lips tremble. She’s so gorgeous, tear soaked face and all.

“Assholes for life, right?”

“Yeah, my assholes for life,” she says with a watery smile.

Chapter 5

I Need You

Pit

Ten and a half years later…

Strolling out of my private back room of my bar Fuck Off, where most my time is spent when I’m here, the music starts to vibrate through my chest as the DJ keeps the patrons entertained in the main area and I haven’t even stepped out of the card room. It’s a good night for business.

“Kid,” I call, getting the attention of my house manager.

She looks up from her tablet and hops down from