Page 28 of Blossoms of the Heart
I stood and folded my arms. Yeah Scott was a friend, but I didn’t know what made him think there was any form of competition between us.
More than that, I hated his interest in Phoebe.
“Sure, whatever, man. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself. I know she’d like me more, though.”
Scott’s green eyes flickered. “Oh yeah? Have you tapped that then?”
I stepped closer and gave him a grin. The move was a little invasive, stepping close to his personal space.
The smile on his face fell.
“Tapped that?” I asked like I didn’t know what he meant. I didn’t like the reference in combo with Phoebe.
“Oh come on, Tai, you know what I mean. Did you guys fuck around? I’m just gathering intel since you’re tied up.”
“That’s for me to know, and I never said I was tied up.” I narrowed my gaze at him, but he didn’t take the hint that he should drop the subject.
“I’ll take that as a no, and I’ll tell you what she looks like naked the first chance I get.”
I had to restrain myself. To stop from grabbing him in his neck.
He laughed and backed away towards the door.
“You should see your face, lieutenant. I get the feeling the next few weeks are going to be a blast.” Scott chuckled. “See you tomorrow man.” He turned and waved then left the room.
Fucking dick, I would show him, and the fuck I wasn’t tied down either.
I simply meant I was being careful. It was respectful. No fooling around until I gave Candace an answer. I needed time and I didn’t want the issue forced.
Unfortunately, I also couldn’t get Phoebe out of my head.
I pulled out my phone and called Akito. I needed her digits, never could tell when I’d need to call her.
He answered after the second ring.
“Hey there.” His voice sounded groggy like he was half asleep.
“Sorry were you sleeping?”
“No, up worrying like I still have a teenage daughter.”
“Why, old man?” He didn’t mind me calling him that. He laughed.
“More like old fool tonight. Mitsuke took Phoebe out on the town. She told me they were going to some new club but I’ve never heard of it. Tai, Mitsuke is my girl but you know how crazy she can be. Phoebe isn’t like that.”
Nope, she was the pampered princess. The sexy bookworm.
“I know where she took her.” Had to be Bonkai, a funky little club on the edge of Tokyo. It was new and the sort of place Mitsuke would hang out. “Go to sleep—I’ll make sure they’re okay.” Perfect.
“Really, are you sure?”
“Positive. Hey, uncle, can you text me Phoebe’s number. Just in case I need it.”
“Doing it now.”
“Cool, thanks. Sleep tight.”
“You’re an angel, Tai.” Akito yawned.
