“B-Two,” Charlie says into the mic.
“Oh! Bingo! I have Bingo!” Ollie shouts, raising his hand in the air. “I did it.”
He leans over and wraps me in a hug.
One that I like a little too much.
“Way to go, Ollie!” Brooks says, coming over with a round of shots for everyone.
“Oh, I don’t think I can drink that before driving home.”
“I’ll drink it.” I smile at him and take both shots.
“That means I’m cashing in on my freebie next time,” Ollie says around a yawn. “I want a beer and not shots.”
Brooks winks at him. “You got it.”
“You ready to get out of here?” I ask him, resting my hand on his shoulder.
His gaze tracks the move. “Yes, please.”
“C’mon then.”
We wave goodbye to the guys as another round starts, dodging between the tables as we leave.
“Thanks for the excuse to get out of there,” Ollie says.
“Anytime. I have an early morning to get ready for tomorrow, so figured it was as good of a time as any.” I open Ollie’s car door. “I’m going to grab a ride share home.”
“What? Why? I can drive you.”
I shake my head. “It’s the opposite direction for you. Go home and get some rest and I’ll see you tomorrow, okay?”
“I’ll be there. I might need to get toe warmers for my boots if it’s going to snow.”
A chuckle escapes my lips. “You’ll be fine. I promise.”
“As long as you keep me warm,” Ollie says.
I don’t think he realizes what he said, but damn, if I don’t want that. To pull him into my arms and let my warmth seep into him.
“I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Bye, Hunter.”
I stand outside until his brake lights fade into the night.
Shit. I really need to get these feelings under control. I don’t have time for a relationship right now. I’m too busy at the farm. Ollie deserves someone who will put him first.
Staying busy tomorrow will help. That and a good night’s sleep.
I’ve got this. I can lock up my feelings for my best friend.
Easy, right?
Chapter Eleven
HUNTER
