One of their regular volunteers walked over and handed Brynnon the small trophy. The crowd erupted in cheers, Angie’s voice ringing out above them all.
Brynnon’s cheeks became heated as Coop put his thumb and middle finger between his lips and let out a high-pitched whistle. The knowing look he was giving Grant made her wonder exactly what kind of show they’d had just given.
Clearing his throat again, Grant whispered in her ear, “Time to go, Princess.”
Smiling up at him, Brynnon refused to let her disappointment show when she realized his usual mask of indifference was back in place. “Okay.”
“Holy Dancing With the Stars!” Angie ran over and gave her a hug. “That was amazing!”
“Thanks, Ang,” Brynnon hugged her friend back.
“Seriously.” Angie released her. “You two are incredible together. Everyone was saying so.”
Grinning, Brynnon asked, “Really?”
“Yes, really.”
“She’s right,” Coop came up behind Angie. “The whole crowd was rooting for you two.”
“Well, maybe not thewholecrowd,” Mac pointed out as she approached them. “Campbell didn’t seem too happy you stole Brynnon away from him.”
“Lucas?” Brynnon asked, surprised by the statement. “He only asked to be polite.”
“I don’t know,” Angie chimed in. “He did look pretty upset when you two started dancing.”
Coop gave the two women a look. “Just say it, ladies. The guy was pissed.”
Angie chuckled. “Okay, fine. He was pissed.”
“So much so, the guy skirted out of here mid-dance,” Mac gave her a look.
“That makes no sense,” Brynnon shook her head. “We haven’t seen each other in years. I’m sure there’s another reason he left that had absolutely nothing to do with me.”
Angie grinned. “I think he was just butt hurt because Grant ruined his chances at a reconciliation.That’swhy he left” To Grant, she mouthed a silent, “Thank you.”
After, she turned and gave Mac a high five.
Realizing he’d been set up, Grant ignored the two women’s smug expressions and asked Coop, “Can you go get the car? I want to get out of here before traffic gets bad.”
“Sure,” Coop nodded. With a smirk, he told Grant, “But don’t think you’re getting off that easily.”
“Meaning?”
“Meaning”—Coop motioned toward the dance floor— “you’ve got some ‘splaining to do, brother.”
With that, Grant’s teammate bid Mac and Angie farewell and went to get the car.
“That’s my cue, too.” Mac gave Grant a serious look. “Be careful. You two need anything, just call.”
“Appreciate it,” Grant offered the other woman.
“Thanks, Mac. It was really nice meeting you.”
“You, too. And, uh...don’t let this guy boss you around too much.” With a wink, the other woman left.
After giving Brynnon another hug and a whispered order to share any interesting details that may arise later, Angie left Grant and Brynnon alone on the dance floor. They both spoke at the same time.
“We should—”
