Can't Fix Cupid

Okay, not really. But I am making Matches. I’m gonna be Cupid 2.0 in no time. The Veil is gonna yank me in for a solid bro-hug. It misses me. I can feel it.

Or maybe that’s the alcohol I’m feeling...

“Another!”

I thought Blue and Bea could drink? Well, they got nothin’ on Hummingbird Judy Sunshower, let me tell you. I think she’s on her eighth shot, and she’s still chugging along like a damn champ.

Hum Judy is a vision tonight, too. A paisley off-the-shoulder shirt, her gray hair is re-feathered and beaded to perfection, and her bell bottoms are so wide at the ankle that I haven’t seen her feet all night, and she’s rocking the whole look.

Hale and Rob are enjoying themselves at the pool table, while Hum Judy and I do another shot. I swallow it down and wipe my mouth with the back of my hand as the crazy sweet taste hits me. “What was that one?”

“Bazooka Joe,” she tells me, slamming her own shot glass down on the tall table we’re currently sitting at. “Like it?”

I shrug. “I liked the blow job one better.”

“That’s a classic,” she says with a nod, her twinkling eyes locked on her men currently playing pool under black lights. “That’s right, Robbie! Sink it in real good!” she calls.

Rob casts a look over his shoulder at her, and despite the glowing lights, I’m fairly certain he’s blushing. But he winks at her anyway, and she blows him a kiss.

Hale uses Rob’s distraction to smack him on the ass with his pool stick, making Rob jump.

Hum Judy cackles. “Those two crack me up.”

I smile at their display. “Alright,” I say, forcing myself to stand up. “I’m gonna go do more cupid matchmaking love guru stuff.”

Hum Judy waves me away. “Do your thing, girl.”

I straighten up and glance around at the club. When Bea and Blue invited me to come out with their friends tonight, I didn’t think it was going to be with a small horde of scantily dressed women ready to light up the dance floor, but damn, these girls know how to have a good time.

Already, I’ve managed to pair up three of the women with some possible Matches. One of the couples is currently grinding on each other on the dance floor, and the other couple disappeared into the dark hallway about fifteen minutes ago. The last couple already left.

My cupid mark is tingling, and I’m finally feeling confident, with the help of the liquid courage I’ve been downing, so I’m going to do it. I’m going to try to use my powers.

I want it to work so damn badly, and the fact that my mark has been prickling gives me hope.

I yank on the hem of my borrowed dress as I start making my way through the crowd. The dress is made entirely of patched together denim, like something Britney Spears wore during her Justin Timberlake era. Still, the hem is short, and the bust shoves my boobs up spectacularly, so it was the best option from the communal bin. It was either this or a handkerchief crop top. The glossy white Spice Girls platform shoes really pull the whole look together, too. Honestly, I’m rocking it.

Spotting a familiar black-haired woman, I head towards Blue’s friend, Meggy, who’s currently sitting at the bar chatting up a random dude.

“Hey, Meggy,” I greet as a slide up next to her.

“Trix!” she squeals with delight.

Based on her greeting, you’d think we’ve been friends forever instead of just meeting about an hour ago. Forget insta love; I’m like an insta BFF.

Meggy plops a kiss on my cheek as I stand behind her and her man candy. The guy is cute with swept blonde hair, and based on the way they can’t keep their eyes off each other, it’s clear that the attraction is off the charts.

“How are you guys doing over here?” I ask.

“Great!” Meggy answers. “Joshua here was just telling me about how he grew up in Texas. Isn’t that cool?”

“It was pretty hot, actually,” Joshua jokes.

Meggy starts giggling. “Oh my gosh! You’re so funny!”

The way he looks at her is full of this crazy intense heat. It’s obvious that he wants her to gobble the goose.

They’re the perfect couple to close the deal with. The attraction and desire are already there, so a little added Lust will simply push them over the edge. But if my powers still malfunction, then I might ruin the natural chemistry that they have, which I don’t want.