Page 95 of Grave Misgivings
Thankfully, the hike takes most of our concentration.
Geo’s arm brushes mine, warm and sweaty, but he doesn’t say anything.
When we finally get to the spot we’ve been hiking over an hour for, Dare drops, groaning about how hot it is, and how hungry he is.
I watch as Mateo finds his way over to his boyfriend, pulling out some snacks and drinks, and I can feel Geo’s gaze burning a hole in my back.
“What’s your problem?” he asks, his tone bitter.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I retort as I slide my hands in my pockets. I know we’re all a bit tired, sweaty.
“You’ve been a dick ever since lunch. Did I say something, do something?”
I let out a breath, feeling like even more of an asshole.
“Is it because I wouldn’t let you buy lunch, because?—”
“No,” I interject.
“Then why are you acting like this?”
“Like what?” I snap.
“Like someone I don’t know.”
I look at him, arms crossed over his chest.
“I just don’t think your friends like me very much,” I reply, noting the way Mateo is watching us. “Especially Mateo.”
Jealousy prickles all over me, and I can’t help it. He’s pretty high profile, and he’s been linked to some very high profile dudes, including that actor that just won Sexiest Man Alive or something.
He’s a fuckingrockstarand he’s been texting for days, and he and Geo areclose.And now he’s ten feet away, watching us.
Watchinghim.
“I think he likes you,” I mutter, looking away.
Geo’s eyebrows shoot up. “Are you fucking serious? He has a boyfriend!” I don’t miss the surprise in his voice.
I shrug, watching as Mateo turns to hisboyfriend.
“Dude’s been staring at you all fucking afternoon, G. And he’s been texting you all week.”
I watch Geo’s eyebrows narrow. He lookspissed.
“Are you fucking blind? He’s had his tongue down Dare’s throat for the last five minutes.” He scoffs. “And he’s myfriend.” He crosses his arms, the motion drawing attention to the definition of his muscles, the pronounced veins. His dark eyes burn.
“And, you know, myfriendwho I was really excited to bring on this fucking double triple fucking date bullshit today is being a dick. So yeah, I’m sure he’s judging the fuck out of you right now. I am, too.”
“Geo...” I suck in a breath, feeling like the world around me is actually disintegrating.
Mateo makes his way over to us, Dare still parked on the ground.
“Everything okay?” Mateo asks.
Geo glares at me. “Peachy.”
“We’re ready to head back if you are,” Mateo says.
