“No, we’re going to dirty-dance and grind. Maybe we’ll drink some wine as well, but we want loud music and fast men.” I danced around and started moving my body back and forth. “I want a man who knows how to move to some hip-hop, baby.”
“Okay.” Aiden frowned. “That sounds like fun.”
“It will be.” I smiled at him sweetly.
“Maybe I’ll come as well.”
“What?” My smile left my face. “No, you can’t come.”
“Come where?” Xander walked into my room.
“What is going on in here?” I turned away from him. “Why does everyone think they can just walk into my room?”
“Maybe because you have an open-door policy?” Xander answered with a smirk.
I just rolled my eyes. What had I ever seen in this insufferable man?
“It’s not open to you.”
“What do you want, Xander?” Alice glared at him.
A surge of happiness washed through me. This was why Alice was my best friend. This was why I trusted her with my life. She always had my back.
“Girls”—Aiden frowned as he looked at us—“why are you being so hostile to Xander?”
“I don’t think we’re being hostile,” I said sweetly and turned to Xander. “Do you think we’re being hostile?”
“No”—he stared into my eyes—“I don’t.”
“So, how can I help you, Xander? Did you get lost? Do you need me to help you find Gabby’s room?”
I turned back to my closet and picked up a red dress. “Or this one?” I showed it to Alice, and she nodded enthusiastically.
“Maybe try them both on and let me see what they look like.”
“You’re wearing a dress to play Scrabble tonight?” Xander looked confused. “A bright red dress with a long slit. What kind of Scrabble game is this?” He grinned and looked at Aiden.
“They’re going out dancing.” Aiden shook his head, as if to say,Typical girls.
“Dancing?” Xander looked at me. “I didn’t know we were going dancing tonight.”
“We’renot going anywhere. Alice and I are going.”
“Just you and Alice?” Xander looked at Aiden. “Is that safe?”
“What do you mean, is that safe? We’re women, not little girls,” I growled at him.
“I wanted to go with them as well, but they said no,” Aiden said softly, and I saw him looking at Alice.
“Well, I suppose you guys can come,” Alice said weakly, and I gave her a death glare.
“Sorry, guys, you’re not coming. It’s a girls’ night out.” I put my hands on my hips. “Alice and I need to meet some hot guys.”
“What?” Xander frowned again. And this time, his green eyes looked at me furiously. “Is that a good idea?”
“Yes. Why wouldn’t it be?” I asked him with a sass I’d never known I possessed before.
“I just don’t think it’s a good idea.” His lips thinned.
