Page 41 of Doesn't Count

“Whatchya guys doing?” He asks smugly, as if he doesn’t already know.

“Nothing. Sleeping.” I sputter out.

“You feeling alright, Ash? You’re looking a little pink.” He smiles widely.

I roll my eyes. He settles on top of the comforter in between Khaos and me, crossing his legs with his arms behind his head.

“It’s a show night.” He wiggles his brows at Khaos.

“Yeah, I know. Do you need something?” He snaps between gritted teeth.

“Nothing in particular. Maybe just some attention from my two besties.” He answers.

“Awe, you have my attention.” I tell him, kissing his cheek.

Khaos grumbles to himself before climbing out of the bed and into the shower leaving Hypnos and me alone. He lays his head in my lap, and I play with his hair the way he likes, the way he told me his mother used to.

“Ash?” He asks, his voice relaxed.

“Hmm?”

“What’s your best friend like? Is she hot?” He asks randomly.

I can’t help but giggle at his boyishness.

“Yeah, Sam’s hot. We met in college and have roomedtogether for the last five years.” I reach down and grab my phone from the floor to pull up a picture of Sam.

“Yes! Is she single?” He asks eagerly.

“She is... but I’m sorry to break it to you, she’s only into lead singers.” I burst his bubble.

“Typical.” He pouts.

“But, doesn’t hurt to see if she’ll bang the drummer.” I laugh, FaceTiming her.

Sam answers on the third ring, her face fills the screen. By the way her hair is braided and her make up is perfectly intact, I can tell she’s working.

“Hey baby!” She greets excitedly.

I pull the phone back so Hypnos can fit in the frame.

“Hey baby.” He nods his head, smirking beneath his mask.

“Oh shit! Hi!” She smiles flirtatiously.

“Sam, this is Hypnos. He’s the drummer and he’s wondering if you’re single.” I laugh.

Hypnos’ eyes widen in horror, and he shoves me.

“What too blunt?” I ask him.

“Way too blunt, I didn’t even get to use my charm.” He whispers.

“I can hear you both.” Sam giggles. “And I’m single.”

“Sweet.” He nods to her. “Maybe you can take a night off and join us sometime for a show.”

“I’d like that!” She tells him.

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