Page 63 of Grace of Spades
"Did you want to leave?" He offers.
"Actually, yeah. I'm kinda tired." I admit.
"Do you need a ride home?"
"That would be wonderful. Thank you." I smile.
"I'll let the guys know." He says before kissing the top of my head. "I'm glad I finally get to do that." He smiles smugly.
"Just you wait until our date, big man," I smirk. I see excitement flare in his grey eyes and I give him a wink.
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Jai
I watch as Grace dances with Keir and I'm surprised that I don't feel more jealous. I mean, I feel it but it's not the gut-churning I-want-to-kill-him feeling. It's more of a longing to be with her too. Maybe Alek's plan will work after all.
I mean, we all saw the scratches on Christian's back at the pool today. I was a bit shocked to see no one really got too upset by it either. I was even startled by my thoughts. I found it fucking hot. Which is nuts. I know I shouldn't want my girl to be sleeping with someone else. Christian is a good guy though. So are the others and I know they all want to protect her and actually genuinely like her. They're not just around for a lay. I think that's what makes it different. If they were just some random assholes I probably wouldn't be as okay with this situation as I am.
My phone buzzes and I look down to see Keir's text. Looks like our girl wants to go home. Thank God! I am tired of this party. This blonde bitch keeps harassing me and there's only so much I can take before getting rude. Speak of the devil. A delicate pink-clawed hand climbs up my chest. Again.
"I told you already, I'm not interested," I say firmly removing her hand from me.
"But you're just standing here. We could have our own party." She simpers batting her big annoying blue eyes. God, this girl can't take a hint...not that I'm really hinting at all anymore.
I send a text to the guys that I have a stage-five clinger and I'mtrying to get away and before I know it Grace is in front of me in all her glory. And she's pissed. God, she's gorgeous.
"Addison, fuck off." She commands her smile brittle as she takes my hand.
"I thought you were here with Keir, bitch." Addison scowls. I see both Keir and Liam chuckling a few feet away.
"And Jai said no and you're not listening." Grace counters.
"God, can you ever mind your business? We were just talking." Addison huffs rolling her eyes.
"He is my business." My heart soars. "Now, fuck off." She seethes.
"Come on, babe. Let's get out of here." I say stepping in before punches are thrown and Addison has to take a trip to the morgue. We don't need that mess. I tuck Grace under my arm and we walk away leaving a very shocked Addison behind us. Keir and Liam follow closely behind us.
I plant a kiss on her temple and feel her melt a bit in my arms. How can a girl be so deadly and still so adorable?
"How was your birthday?" I ask as we make our way across the front lawn.
"Best birthday ever." She beams.
"Good. Do you want to go home or do you want to stay out a bit longer?" I offer glancing back at the other two.
"It's still pretty early, we can go hang out," Liam adds.
"Sure. Let's hang out for a bit." She smiles as Keir and Liam fall in step with us. Yes! Our plan is working!
We lead her to Keir's hummer and I open the passenger side door for her before we all pile in making Grace give us all questioning glances. She's not getting anything out of us until we arrive though.
I plug in my phone and turn on I'm Shipping Up to Boston by the Dropkick Murphys on the stereo as we pull away from the party. Liam looks at me like I have three heads and Grace beams.
"I love these guys!" She cries before singing along. Now Liam islooking at her like he's only now just seeing her. I can't help but laugh as Keir starts singing along too just to fuck with him. Grace turns to look at him and giggles.
"Awe, don't look so concerned. Good music is good music." She laughs.
