Page 2 of Flaunt
“Is the problem that it’s spiders?”
He laughs. “No, Banks. It’s not that it’s spiders.It’s not even that it’s Foxx. It’s that I don’t have the energy for the drama right now. The last night you got one of these big ideas, we wound up in jail.”
“But not because of the stickers.”
“The point is the same, Banks. I’m over all of that now. I’m a newlywed, for fuck’s sake. I want to spend timewith my wife.” He grins. “Have you seen her? She’s hot.”
“Yeah, I’ve seen her.” I roll my eyes. “But she’s going to cost you me, you know. I’m going to replace you as my best friend, and I’m not sure you’re ready for that.”
“Go for it.”
Go for it?Go for it? “What do you meango for it? Aren’t you jealous?”
He shakes his head.
“Not even a little bit?”
“No, Banksy, I’m not. This is good for you, buddy. You can spread your wings and fly.”
I glare at him. “I’ll fly right through your window and take back my spot on your couch.”
“Just don’t drop any glitter on the way in.”
“Fucker.”
Maddox chuckles, way more entertained with himself than I am. “How was work? Did you find anyone to rebuild that carburetor you told me about?”
“Yeah. I got a name of a guy from someone at the marina. No one works on those things anymore. Such a headache.”
He grins.
“What?” I ask.
“Nothing.” His attention slides over my shoulder. “Hey, babe.”
My shoulders slump as the scent ofAshleyfills the kitchen.
She smacks the back of my head as she walks by. “I’m happy to see you too, Sparkles.”
“I never get him all to myself anymore.”
Ashley laughs as Maddox pulls her into his chest, cupping her ass cheeks in his hands, and kisses the shit out of her.
As much crap as I give them about their relationship, I love it for them. They are two of the best people I know. Maddox is loyal and responsible. Ashley is a best friend stealer but otherwise funny and sweet—which is why I went to jail for defending her a few weeks ago. She’s family, whether I like it or not.
I do like it.But I really do miss my brother. It’s so much more fun getting into trouble in pairs.
“I’m over all of that now. I’m a newlywed, for fuck’s sake. I want to spend time with my wife.”
He’s overall of thatnow. Well, I’m over him being all over it.
“Did you ever do anything with your roommate ad?” Ashley asks. “I’ve been watching your Social account to see if you posted it.”
“Nah, it needs a few tweaks.” I settle my gaze on Maddox. “I need to add a line that I’m looking for a new best friend.”
He throws up his hands with a sigh.
“I’m kidding.” I down the rest of my drink and then toss the can in the trash. “But, no, I haven’t done anything with it. Maybe I should, though. It worked for you and Brooke.”
