Page 27 of Broken Hearts
He takes my hand and keeps me close as we exit the bathroom and head back outside. The cool night air hits me, and I take deep, steadying breaths.
Holy crap. I almost had sex with Rhett in the bathroom with a line of people outside. If I’m completely honest, I almost had sex with Rhett in the bathroom while a girl peed on the toilet. I’m not proud.
A group of hockey guys stands just outside of the doorway, girls intermixed with them. One of the guys, Jordan, I think, calls to Rhett, and we join the circle.
“Heard you were having a good time,” the guy says, his gaze bouncing between Rhett and me. “Now I know why.” He tips his head to me. “Jordan, we sorta met at the rink.”
“Sienna,” I say. “I remember you.”
“That’s Liam, Heath, Ginny, Dakota, Reagan, and you already met Adam,” Rhett calls them out, pointing as he goes. I look at each and smile, offer a small wave.
“Did you and Maverick lose your shirts at the same time?” Adam grins as he tips back the beer in his hand.
“I spilled my beer on her.”
I’d forgotten how drunk he is until he tries to wrap an arm around my waist and sways, which meanswesway. I'm perfectly sober, but my legs are still shaking from what went down in the bathroom.
“Easy there,” Adam says. “Let’s not give her another black eye.”
Rhett flips him off.
“Speaking of catastrophes, I’m still soaked. I should find Josie and see if she’s ready to go.”
His gaze trails down my body, and I’m pretty sure he’s thinking about my panties. My body warms, cheeks flame.
“She’s on the dance floor with Maverick,” Adam says.
“Thanks.” I wave again. “It was nice to meet you guys.” Looking to Rhett, I say, “See ya later.”
“Wait, you’re really leaving?”
“Yeah, I’m wet and sticky, and I have to teach two fitness classes tomorrow morning anyway.”
“Yeah, okay.” His brows knit in confusion. “At least let me come with you to make sure you find Josie.”
I nod, and we start across the lawn.
“We have the semifinals Monday night, so we’re keeping it low-key the rest of the weekend, but can we hang again?”
“Uhh...” I decide to go with honesty since it’s unlikely he’ll remember asking me tomorrow anyway. “I don't usually do that type of thing, and I'm not judging you, or even me, casual hookups can be fun. I mean, that was fun. Really fun.” I’m blathering on and talking in circles, and not really saying what I mean which is that I like him and hooking up will end with me getting hurt. “You’re really drunk.”
“Fair, but I wasn’t drunk when I asked you to come tonight.”
“This was a mistake. We both have a lot going on.” I’m bullshitting. We both know it. Elias would call me out on it, but Rhett doesn’t.
We reach the dance floor, and I spot Josie dancing with a group of girls, Maverick in the center of them. Josie sees us and waves.
The sight of Maverick without his shirt reminds me that I still have Rhett’s.
“Oh, here.” I start to take it off, but he stops me.
“Keep it. I’m going to head out soon too. Drinking makes me tired.”
“So I've heard.” I take a step toward Josie, half hoping he’ll stop me. He doesn’t. “Later, Rauthruss.”
* * *
The next day,I’m finishing up with my second barre class when Rhett appears in the hallway. He slips in as my students gather their things.
