“Seriously,” he continues.“I never imagined siblings could be this brutal to each other.It’s almost as if you’re jealous of Bryttni and me, when youinvitedus.It’s like each of you is trying to ruin this date for the other person.What’s up with that?”
Our waiter appears at the exact moment that Bryttni lets go with a high-decibel shriek.“Siblings?What the fuck?”
Unfortunately, her outburst scares the waiter, and he runs away.I’m bummed, because I’m ready to order.
Bryttni looks incredulous.“They’re not siblings,” she tells Kirk.“Who told you they were brother and sister?They’re not even related as far as I know.Summer works at Declan’s family ranch.”
Yikes.This is pretty awkward.
“Let’s go.”Declan jumps up, grabs my elbow, and pulls me to a stand.He turns to our dates.“We’ll be right back.I’ll make it up to you, Bryttni.I swear.And, Kirk, there’s a logical explanation for all this.”
“I’m all ears.”
“Good,” Declan says.“Hold that thought while I come up with the explanation.”
Declan drags me to the bathroom alcove.“That was completely uncouth!”he snarls.
“Really?And cum in a hot tub isn’t?”
“I’ve already apologized for that.”
That’s when I realize these high heels give me a boost in height.I’m used to Declan being about six inches taller than me when we’re sparring like this.Tonight, his advantage has been whittled down to about three.I like it.
“You’re intentionally trying to fuck up my night, Summer.”
“And you’re doing the same with mine.”
“I should put you over my knee and spank you.”
I laugh.“I’d like to see you try, big boy.”
His eyes flash.“Don’t tempt me.”
Declan’s breathing hard through his nose.His mouth is pulled tight, and his neck is red.
My heart is beating so hard that I worry it will burst through my recently freed boobs.
This is horrible.I don’t like it when Declan’s angry with me.He can be ornery and annoying all he wants, but angry is no fun.
I sigh deeply.“Well, shit.Sorry.”I raise my fist.
He bumps his fist against mine.“I’m sorry, too.Promise me you’ll cut me some slack in there.”
“I promise.Promise me you won’t ruin my night with Kirk.”
“I won’t if you don’t ruin mine.”
“Deal.”
“Deal.”
But neither of us make any move to return to the table.Declan is scanning my face with worry.
I wipe my mouth.“Do I have crumbs on my—”
“What’s the explanation, Summer?”
My heart drops to my feet.I shake my head and look away, sensing that I’m near tears, which is absurd.
