Page 626 of Rock Me All Night
Pete presses his lips against my forehead. He leans in to whisper in my ear. "Give me a minute."
I nod.
He shifts off the wall. His eyes meet Aiden's with a threatening glare. "Let's speak privately."
"No need. I understand. It won't be a problem." Aiden shrinks back. "Main conference room. Ten minutes. The executives have notes on the new single."
Damn. Even rock stars have to deal with obnoxious bosses. Nobody gets a break.
Miles clears his throat. He's quick to change the subject. "You coming over after this, Jess?"
"Am I invited?" I ask.
He throws Pete awork on your gamelook. "I insist. Your boy is the only guy in the band who can play the piano. We're writing a new song together."
"Really?" I nearly squeal. I'm being invited to sit and listen to Pete play the piano. I might die of happiness.
Pete shakes off a frown.
Or not.
"You should go home, finish your schoolwork." Pete's eyes meet mine. "Schoolcomesfirst."
"I'll finish here."
"Jess—"
"I appreciate your concern for my studying, but I've got it under control."
There's displeasure all over Pete's face, but I don't know why. Does it really mean that much to him, keeping me out of his jam session?
I take my bag from him and sling it around my shoulders. Still, Miles and Drew are looking at us. The room is silent. Must be they're concerned.
I pull Pete into a deep kiss. For show, I guess. His lips are soft. He tastes good. But there's all this resistance in his body. Even as he plays up the gesture.
My stomach twists. What happened to our sweet morning together? He's pushing me away again.
I take a step backwards with my best smile. I still don't know him, don't know anything about him. "I'll be at the coffee shop down the street if you need me."
But something tells me he won't.
