Page 36 of Casper
She rolled her eyes before leading the way to where the doorman stood checking ID cards. Once we were inside, I scanned the venue for Rebel and Storm. Spotting them at a table near the back, I took Luna’s hand and headed toward them.
While the girls complimented each other on their outfits and excitedly engaged in small talk about their day, us guys went to the bar to buy a round of drinks. Dance music pounded through the building. Not quite my style. I was willing to suck it up if it made Luna happy.
“Let’s get one thing straight,” Stray declared when we were waiting for our drinks. “If either of you take a video of me dancing, I will cut you. There will be blood.”
Rebel smirked. “Dude, you’ll never know. Not until it’s too late. I’m pretty sure something like that would go viral.”
“You didn’t know about the time we posted a video online of you drunkenly running naked down the street that one time,” I signed. “Almost a million views.”
With a shake of his head, Stray shoved his middle finger at each of us. “Eat me.”
We returned to the girls who were eager to get the fun started. In no time we were all successfully tipsy. The girls left the three of us at the table several times while they went to dance without us. When I spotted a few guys trying to get close to them, I decided to join.
Dancing wasn’t really my thing, although it didn’t seem that difficult. I’d also had enough drinks that I didn’t care if I looked ridiculous. As long as Luna was having a good time. She and the other girls grabbed onto me, pulling me into the middle of the dance floor with them. Even though I only wanted Luna, I sure wouldn’t complain about having three gorgeous women dancing with me.
“I’m so glad we came,” Luna shouted over the music. “It’s a nice change from raves and frat parties.”
“I’m glad you’re having fun,” I signed. “You look beautiful tonight. Good enough to eat. Would you like me to eat you, beautiful flower?”
My lips curved up in a wicked grin. I knew she understood everything when her cheeks turned pink. She grabbed my hands as if that would erase what I’d said.
“You’re so bad,” Luna giggled.
“Hey, I saw that,” Codie called out. “I understood that one, Casper. Don’t forget that I’m learning sign language too.”
Luna’s blush deepened. I chuckled to myself, loving how sexy she was without even trying. I’d do anything to make her blush like that anytime I could.
The four of us danced to a few songs before Storm edged closer, placing her hand on my arm. “Don’t make it obvious but check out those guys near the bar. They keep staring at you and talking to each other. Do you know them?”
I had to give props to Storm for being so aware of her surroundings. I hadn’t even noticed the guys she indicated. Trying to be casual, I glanced in their direction. Although I couldn’t name him, I did recognize one of them. I was pretty sure he belonged to a local street gang. One that ran a lot of low quality drugs.
Rebel soon joined us. Muscling his way into our group, he gave me a playful shove. “I hope you enjoyed having the ladies all to yourself. I’m here to claim my wife.”
“Where is Stray?” Codie sounded disappointed.
“He’s still getting drunk enough to get on the dance floor.” Rebel snickered. “You may have to physically drag him over here.”
Codie muttered a series of curses before slipping through the throng of people to go in search of Stray.
Since I didn’t like the way those guys near the bar kept watching us, I caught Rebel’s eye and signed, “I think we might have a problem. Check out the dealers near the bar.”
Rebel did a good job of being inconspicuous as he turned Storm while dancing, glancing over her shoulder at the men I’dmentioned. His eyes narrowed, lips pursed as he pondered the situation. Not once did he stop dancing or make it obvious that he was onto them.
Soon Codie and Stray joined us. She pulled him along by the hand, dragging him onto the dance floor with her. His expression was that of a man being taken to the electric chair. Absolute dread and utter doom. He was such a dramatic fuck sometimes.
At Codie’s urging, Stray made an effort to move to the music. I hid my laughter, knowing if he saw my amusement he would clock me a good one. As much as I enjoyed my friend’s discomfort, I couldn’t shake the unease I felt about the dealers watching us. Something was up. The next time I glanced their way, they were gone.
After several more songs that left us all sweaty and ready for a break, the girls decided they wanted to go outside for some air. Perfect opportunity to smoke a joint while we took a breather.
As we filed outside, I pulled a joint from one pocket and a lighter from the other. We rounded the building to where the parking lot was located. The sudden slap of cool, fall night air felt so good after being in the hot, stuffy club.
“I think I’m ready to collapse.” Frowning down at her high heeled shoes, Storm gathered her red hair, pulling it off her neck. “Maybe we can do something else now. I wonder if there are any escape rooms still open this late.”
“An escape room would be fun,” Luna said. Meeting my gaze, she wiggled her brows. “We could team up. Girls against boys.”
Stray fell back against the side of the building, sucking in a deep breath. “Let’s save that for another night. There’s no way in fuck I am solving an escape room with this much booze in my system. Hurry up with that joint, Casper.”
I took my time, sucking the weed smoke into my lungs before passing the joint off to Luna next. Rebel had his head down, staring at his phone screen as he checked messages about the meeting from Auryn and Dom.
