Page 53 of Stealing Home

The guys have invaded the bar now and are ordering drinks from one of the other bartenders on staff tonight. It only takes Shay a few minutes before she comes back with both of our drinks.

“Tab tonight?” Shay asks with a grin.

“You can put both of theirs on mine.” Cole comes out of nowhere and hands Shay his card.

“You got it, handsome. What can I get you?” She flirts with him.

Too bad you don’t have a chance, Shay. I smirk to myself.

“Three blue moon drafts please.” Cole orders.

“Coming right up.” Shay tells him and goes off to grab mugs.

I turn to see Cole, Ty and King are standing behind us.

“You didn’t have to do that.” I tell him.

“I know. I wanted to.” He says to me.

“Thank you.” I say.

“Thanks brother.” Heather says.

“You both are welcome.” He tells us.

“Now A, why a karaoke bar?” Kings asks me.

“Well, I figured you all needed a silly fun night after today. Here, you don’t have to be a professional baseball player. Each of you can just be yourself or take on the persona of singer. I loved coming here to escape and do both.”

“That is an interesting view there. I knew I liked you. So, that means you’ll be going up there?” Kings asks.

“Absolutely. After a few drinks. Besides, if I don’t go willingly, she’ll drag me up there.” I point at Heather.

Shay comes back with the guys’ beers and we move away from the bar so others can order. We find two bar stools at a high top by the wall. Heather and I each take one. Someone is on stage singing “Funky Cold Medina” by Tone Loc and the crowd is so into it, including the team.

“I’m going to go sign up.” King tells us.

“Go King!” Heather and I say at the same time. We both look at each other and crack up.

“Adriana?” I hear from my side.

Ty and Cole straighten their backs and go on high alert. I turn my head to where my name came from and find small dick,Toby. Of course, the one person I could go without seeing would be here. He used to complain about coming here when we were together. Why the fuck is he here now?

“Toby.” I state, not giving him a reaction.

“How are you? You look great.” Toby speaks to me hesitantly.

“I’m fucking amazing.” I tell him the truth.

“I thought my mind was playing tricks on me when I saw you. Are you moving back? Did things not work out where you moved to?”

“Like I told you, I’m not your business. But since you can’t take the hint. No, I’m not moving back. Ever since my move, everything has been working out perfectly.” I tell him coolly.

“I know you said that, but I’d regret it if I didn’t come over and talk to you. How long are you here for? Can we get coffee and talk? I just want to talk to you.” Toby blurts out.

He must know I will not put up with his presence for much longer. Beads of sweat are showing on his forehead.

Cole moves behind me, letting me know he’s there if I need him. Him doing this shows me I can trust him. I know we aren’t official, but he’s staking his claim.

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