I sigh and sink back into the chair. Just knowing my guys are as excited about tonight as I am makes me so happy.
Perry and Buckle have both decided on dates, so I said I’d come up with something. They’re trusting me and I’m hoping they enjoy what I have in store for them tonight.
During the last Valentine’s Day meeting, Elsbeth mentioned something, and I decided that was the plan. Buckle is picking Perry and me up when he’s done with work, which will be plenty of time before we have to be at the restaurant. I’m looking forward to seeing their faces when they realize what I’ve got them into.
I’m finishingup the last crocheted star when Buckle messages that he’s on the way to pick up Perry. I add the star to the pile of others smiling back at me and grin.
I hop to my feet and race to my bedroom to finish getting ready. I just need to put on the clothes I set out earlier and do something about my hair. Thankfully, it didn’t dry too awkwardly and I’ll be able to tame it with some water.
By the time Perry texts me that they’re here, I’m ready.
I grab my wallet and keys and head out to meet my men. They’re leaning against Buckle’s truck waiting for me, which seems strange. I cock my head and glance between them.
“What’s going on?”
Perry grins and wraps his arms around my neck. “We wanted a kiss, but thought it’d be too awkward in the truck.”
“Oh.”
He leans in and I meet his lips. My eyes flutter closed and a jolt of electricity shoots through me. That’s what it felt like the first time, too.
“Don’t hog him,” Buckle says.
Perry smiles against my mouth and continues to kiss me. The world narrows to just us. Just the heat of him against me and the soft sensation of his lips against mine. It’s not heated, but pleasant all the same.
We pull back together, and he smoothes the hair from my eyes. “Hey, sweetness.”
“Hey.” I lean in for another quick peck.
Buckle patiently waits his turn, and it takes all my courage, but I grab him by the back of the neck and pull him to me. He makes a surprised sound before our lips connect. Again, that spark sizzles through my body. He melts into my touch when I cup his cheek. His hands go to my hips and safety surrounds us. Perhaps my plans for the night could change. Perhaps I could invite them both upstairs and we can mark a few things off my fuck list.
But no. I pull away with a grin. One day I won’t be so afraid of going further with these two.
“Come on. We need to be there soon,” I say.
“Wherearewe going?” Perry asks.
“Secret.” I press a finger to my lips.
Buckle hands me his phone once we’re all settled in the truck and I insert the location. The restaurant name pops up and I frown, but that’s fine.
“Mmm, I love that place,” Perry says.
“I hope you like it today.”
Buckle snorts as he gets us on the road. “It’s always tasty, so I don’t think I’ll have a problem.”
“You say that…” I give them both a look of innocence.
There’s nothing out of the ordinary when we get to the restaurant. Not until we get inside. The interior is transformed into a tropical paradise, sand included.
“What the heck?” Buckle whispers as he looks to me.
“Just play along.” I squeeze his hand.
“Ah!” Elsbeth says as she greets us. She’s wearing a one-piece swimsuit with a wrap around her hips. “Our guests have begun to arrive!” She swirls the martini glass in her hand and the bangles along her arm jingle with it. “Come along, dears. We need to get you into the proper attire for a day at the beach.” She leads us down a hallway and to a room lined with touristy beach clothes.
Perry laughs. “Oh my gosh, is this one of those mystery dinner things? This is so fun!” He rummages through a few shirts and finds a hot pink one with bright yellow flowers. “Wear this one.” He hands it to me.
