“I know.” She grabbed my arm and pressed her impressive bosom against me. “I really enjoyed watching you on stage. You’re amazing. And like, so hot.”
I cleared my throat and put on my most dazzling smile to distract her as I put some space between us. “Thank you. That’s really sweet of you to say.”
She was beautiful, and I was a hot-blooded male, but she didn’t do it for me. Not when there was a sinfully stunning creature sitting with her friends nearby.
“So.” I could feel her nails digging into my arm. “Do you have any plans after all this?” She bit her lip and stared up at me.
“Yeah, I do actually. And it was really nice to meet you, Chell. Do you want a picture before you go?”
She pushed her bottom lip up in a pout. “Are you sure you can’t cancel them?”
I didn’t think it was possible for her to push herself into me any more than she already had, but she did. “No. But I hope to see you at the next show.”
“How about I give you my number and you can let me know if you change your mind.” Then she leaned in and whispered in my ear. “I don’t mind if you have someone at home.”
What’s with this girl?
I was trying to keep it professional but I didn’t know what else I could say. “I’m flattered, but that’s not necessary.”
She batted her eyelashes a few more times before finally understanding it was a solid no. She pulled her phone out from her pocket and I smiled for a selfie. At the last second, she turned her head and put herlips on my cheek.
“One for the road,” she said with a wink before walking away.
“I’m not sure if I’m jealous or not. Having pretty girls throwing themselves at you sounds nice. But in reality, girls are crazy.” Hudson crossed his arms as he watched Chell walk away.
“You’re right about that.” I turned toward Hudson. “Speaking of, how are you and Lara doing?”
“Better than ever. I’m thinking it might be time to pop that question.”
“Hudson!” I slapped him on the back. “That’s great!”
“Now, now. I said might be. As in, not quite ready.”
“I don’t believe that for a second.” Shane said as he stood next to us. “I’ve heard you two talk on the phone. It sounds like a damn Harlequin novel.”
I tilted my head. “And how exactly do you know what those sound like, Shane?”
He rolled his eyes. “My grandmother. I got curious once. Never again.”
“Like you and Jenny are any better?” Hudson huffed out.
“I’m not the one trying to deny that I’m ready to settle down.”
Jeremiah wordlessly joined our circle and laughed along.
The idea that my band members, who were my closest friends, were finding happiness in their lives sent a warmth through my chest. Knowing they had found the one who made them complete, brought a true smile to my face.
“Speaking of happiness,” Shane said. “Why are you standing over here, when you actually want to be over there.”
I flicked my gaze toward Cadence just as she threw some sort of fried food into her mouth with a grin.
“Because he knows she’s too smart to fall for his shit.” Colton smirked as he joined us.
I lifted an eyebrow. “And she’d fall for yours?”
Colton shook his head, as he ran his fingers down the scruff on his face. “Nope. I think we are both out of luck. But for some reason, she pretends to fall for yours.”
Everyone around me froze, including myself.
