But now that he knows I’m gay, maybe it won’t scandalise him quite as much. God, I hope not.
The last thing I need is to make things even more complicated between us.
A swipe of eyeliner, a glance at the clock, perfect timing if I want to make it on time.
I throw on my black leather jacket and lace up my Converse.
On the way out, I catch myself in the hallway mirror and pause for a quick once-over.
Hair’s a bit wild, but there’s no time to fuss.
I grab the elastic from around my wrist and pull the sides back into a loose, messy bun.
Done.
I lock the door and fly down the narrow stairs so fast I nearly face-plant, but even that doesn’t wipe the grin off my face.
With any luck, tonight might actually be fun.
REMI
Killing myself at the gym and doing laps in the pool didn’t help much.
Even dropping by the office to get ahead on work didn’t ease the tension. Ever since I messaged Maddie, I’ve been a wreck.
Now I’m at the bar in the Blackbird, nursing a beer and trying to make conversation with Noah and Jamie. But I can’t focus. I’m way too wired.
Then the door opens.
Sebastian walks in.
And I nearly drop my glass.
Christ.
He always looks good, but tonight? He’s unreal. Dangerous, even.
And while I’m busy staring, completely overwhelmed by how much I want him, I suddenly realize, with a jolt of panic,
I’m already hard.
Shit. How am I supposed to survive the night like this?
I shift my gym bag into my lap, trying desperately to think of anything else. But then Seb flashes that soft, heart-melting smile and strolls over like he owns the room.
“Hey guys! Noah, Jamie, Remi…”
A lock of hair falls across his eyes. He tucks it behind his ear, bites his lip, glances around, and then he smiles again.That dimple. Thatdamndimple.
I’m doomed.
Noah and Jamie greet him warmly. I can barely choke out a sentence.
“Uh… hey Seb. How was your… day?”
He frowns slightly. “Fine, I guess… Thought you were staying in today.”
“Yeah, well… I, uh…”
