Theo bowed his head as a pink blush stained his cheeks. “I hope so. When we were separated, we would tell each other about the dream dates we wanted to go on once we were free. Mine was cooking for Norman and serving him in a romantic setting…just him and me. That’s why I was so excited when Cody assigned me to Dakota. I’m hoping to learn how to make enough different dishes that I’ll be able to make my dream date happen.”
“That’s wonderful, sweetie,” Lizzie gushed. “I’m sure you will since Dakota is a great teacher. Have you told him this? You must! He’ll figure out what to teach you, so you can make it come true. Oh my, I can help set up a table in your bedroom, so you can eat there. I can see it now…flowers, candles, soft music. What music do you like? Hmm, it has to be romantic and sweet. Let me think…dang, nothing comes to mind right this second but just give me a day and I know I’ll think of a song for you to play. When do you want to do this? Oh, I hope it’s before you go to Scotland.”
“Well, I don’t know about Scotland. It depends if you’ll go with us…not that I’m putting pressure on you, but Kieran needs to go to Scotland.”
“Where’s Kieran now?”
“He’s downstairs with Zane…doing computer stuff. I think he’s trying to find a gay bar he can take us to because he wants to have some fun.”
“That does sound fun. Well, I’ll go see Kieran and come back afterward…Dakota should be back by then.”
“Good idea, Miss L. I don’t know what’s taking him so long. He said he needed to start dinner soon.”
“Don’t worry sweetie, Dakota will be here shortly. But I’m in a bit of a hurry as I have Frank watching, well, listening for Jake and Jessica to wake up.” With a wave, Lizzie was gone, leaving Theodore free to continue reading the beginner’s cook book Dakota had given him.
Walking downstairs to find Kieran, Lizzie thought about the promise she made Frank if he agreed she could go to Scotland. Hoping Kieran wouldn’t have a problem with it or take it the wrong way, but her Frank had always protected her, so she wasn’t surprised about his concerns about her traveling without him. As she walked down the hall to reach Zane’s den of nerds—at least that is what she called it—she first felt the heavy bass beat through the soles of her feet before hearing the muted pulsating music that accompanied it.
Knocking once and then again, Lizzie pushed open the door, only to be blasted with very loud music. Slipping inside, she quickly shut the door behind her and stood in a corner of the darkened room, giggling as she watched Zane and Kieran bump and grind against each other in time to the music while color laser beams rotated overhead.
Waiting until the song was almost over before she stepped out where they could see her, she saw Kieran’s head whip around first, grinning at her before nudgingZane, who quickly turned off the music and the laser lights.
“Hi, Miss L, want to join us at the Cum and Bite Me Club?” Kieran asked. “I helped Zane set up the laser show and the strobe lights and he picked the music since I’m a little behind the times…if you catch my drift. But the name is all mine. Catchy, right? Perfect for a gay club. Can’t wait to show it off to Theo and Norm. They didn’t even know what I was talking about. Can you believe that? Eighteen and never been to a gay club? That’s a crime…a downright crime. I came up with this idea and Zane helped me plan it. I mean, I know it’s not a real gay bar, but I figure just the dance part…which is my personal favorite…is better than nothing at all. Huh? I wonder if they know how to dance. No problemo, we can teach them how to dance. Of course, maybe we won’t have to because I think it’s inbred in gay men, you know, how to bump and grind. What do you think, Miss L?”
“I love it,” exclaimed Lizzie, “I think it’s perfect. Makes me want to kick up my heels with Frank. Oh, can you play any kind of music? I don’t have a problem with your music, but I know Frank’s not a bumper and grinder. He’s more into the mellow crooners like Perry Como or Frank Sinatra.” Lizzie’s eyes grew dreamy, “You know, before Dylon was born, Frank took me dancing many nights. We would sway to the music under the stars and then shift…” Lizzie’s face turned a deep pink as she remembered what their wolves would do.
Looking at Miss L lost in her memories, Kieran turned to Zane and said, “Yo, dude, we can change it up, so Miss L could have a night out with her man, right?”
“Sure, I can do whatever music they want and give them some mood lighting…”
“Great idea, but this is only temporary, just to show Theo and Norm what I was talking about. What we need is a room we can make into our dance club. Something for everyone. I can so see this in my mind…black walls, laser, strobe, and mood lighting, a place to sit and watch or have a drink…we could keep it to beers…and the name done in neon on one of the walls. The Cum and Bite Me Dance Club. Ohhhh, I can see it now,” Kieran squealed.
“Dude,” Kieran went on excitedly, “I know exactly where it can be. In the space Cody is making as a home for gay boys. They will need to learn how to dance and I can teach them. Wait until you see how well Theo and Norm do after I show them how to move. Shit, Zane, how do we do this? Talk to Cody or Alpha Jackson, or maybe Steel, since it’s his house?”
“Ahh, Cody should be first. We can bring him down here and show him the set up. If he agrees, then we can take it to Jackson.”
“Freaking Fantastic! I bought these skinny jeans Miss L…wait until you see them…they look like they’re painted on. I’ll pair it with this tight pink t-shirt and my dancing shoes! Woo Hoo! I’m gonna look fabulous!” Kieran shouted as he twirled around. “Dude, you have to let me dress you. I know exactly what you should wear. Let’s go see what you have. Trust me, I’ll make you look gorgeous with your wild tribal thingy thing you have going on with those tattoos.”
“Sweetie, this all sounds great,” Lizzie said, “and I don’t know when all of this will happen, but I have some news for you about Scotland.”
Kieran swirled, eyes opening wide and sparkling, “You can go with us? Oh, don’t tease me, please. That’s your news, right? Oh, I better hug Franky and thank him. Ohmy god, I need to figure out what to take! Did you tell Theo and Norm? What did they say? Are they as excited as I am? Fuck! Overload!” Kieran gasped as he plopped down on the floor.
“Whoa, Ki,” Zane said, chuckling, “Lizzie hasn’t said she was going. You didn’t give her a chance.”
Looking up from his position on the floor, Kieran raised his eyebrows, the question he wanted answered reflected on his face. And when he saw Lizzie nodding her head, a howl of joy and happiness poured out into the room.
Lizzie laughed at Kieran’s reaction. It was how she felt inside, all jittery and jumping for joy about her first vacation ever. No council business, no set schedule to keep, free to see and talk to everyone and anyone that caught her fancy. “I have to go,” she said, “but I have to tell you a couple of things. First, Frank made me promise I would take two enforcers with me and I would keep Colton and Ian informed about our whereabouts.” She chewed nervously on her lower lip as she waited for Kieran’s answer.
“No problemo, Miss L. Cody will be happy too.” Just then Kieran’s phone buzzed. Taking it out of his pocket, he saw he had a text from Dylon that said:Are you busy? Cody is ready if you want to talk now.Glancing at Zane, Kieran said, “Hey is it all right if I go and talk to Cody now?”
“Sure, I’ll just finish running some programs before dinner, so go ahead.”
Kieran tapped in his answer:Nope, I got time. Zane released me early. LOL
Dylon responded:See you in five. Our suite.
Kieran rose and dusted off his skinny jeans, before saying, “Miss L, I’m leaving too. Where are you headed?”
“I have to see Dakota and then get back to Frank who is on baby monitor duty.”
