Page 92 of Play It Sinful

He taps my shoulder. “Come on. Let’s get another drink.”

Taking his offering as a lifeline, I follow him. He’s right. I’m too obvious and unable to stop. At the bar, Alex orders Jagger shots, and we toss a few back before returning to the group. I’m definitely drunk now, which, in hindsight, was probably a bad idea, especially when I notice the newcomer to the group—Ashley’s assface boyfriend.

CHAPTER 41

ASHLEY

Idon’t know what’s up with Sean lately. He won’t stop staring at me like a creep. Not wanting to cause a scene, I move away from him, and when he goes somewhere with Alex, I exhale in relief. I knew coming to The Heritage was a bad idea, but fuck if I’ll let Sean dictate where I go.

I focus on the pool game between Noah and CJ versus Logan and Micaela. I’m surprised she took Sean’s spot to play with Logan. When he’s not trying to get into someone’s pants, he can be quite intimidating.

“Go, Mic!” Zoey shouts when Micaela sends her ball into the pocket.

CJ scowls. “I can’t believe she made that shot.”

“It seems my issue before was partner-related.” Logan lifts his palm, and Micaela high-fives it.

The corners of my lips tug upward, but before I can fully smile, I spot Brian weaving his way through the crowd toward me. What the hell!

“So you did invite your boyfriend after all,” Blair pipes up.

Frowning, I reply, “No, I didn’t.”

“Wait, so how did he know you’d be here?”

“I told him, but I didn’t expect him to show up.”

“You sound annoyed,” Gia points out.

“I am.”

“Don’t bite his head off. Maybe he just wanted to surprise you.” Zoey gives us her sugary two cents. “I think it’s romantic.”

“You think everything is romantic. Find a boyfriend and then get back to me.”

Zoey winces, and I regret my outburst. But Brian is suddenly there, and I don’t have a chance to apologize.

“Surprise!” he says with a big smile, then he hugs me.

“What are you doing here? I thought you were going to watchLord of the Rings.”

“I’ve seen that a dozen times, and I missed you. Are you mad?”

I sense someone is watching us, so I turn. Sure as shit, Sean is back, and he’s the one burning a hole through my face.

“No, I’m not mad.” I force a smile. “Come here.” I twist the fabric of his shirt with my fingers and pull him to me.

Brian kisses me deeply, but it does nothing to set me ablaze. This isn’t anything like Sean’s kisses, and it’s insane that I’m comparing the two after so much time has passed. Maybe it’s a sign that I’m really not into Brian, but I’m not going to give up yet.

“Jesus, get a fucking room,” one of the twins says, and I only find out it was Logan who spoke when I step back and look around.

Sean isn’t standing next to Alex anymore. I don’t know where he is. Maybe he went to find a puck bunny to fuck. The thought makes me depressed, and all I want to do is go home. But hell, now that Brian is here, he’ll either want us to go back to his place or spend the night at mine. Neither option appeals to me. I just want to be alone.

“Is there something wrong?” he asks.

I shake my head. “It’s nothing. I’m going to the restroom.”

“I’ll come with you.”

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