“Trey likes her, a lot from what I could tell. They had a little fling, but she told him she was emotionally unavailable for more, and when we left, that was it. They didn’t exchange numbers or share where the fall would take them. He wanted to but she said no. We left and she never thought she’d see him again, but now that he’s here…” I shrug. “Who knows.”
He gives a curt nod. “And you?”
I pull my lips in, shaking my head. “There’s no stories to be shared.”
“If this guy talks down on her, I will fuck him up,” my brother swears.
“I know.”
He won’t hesitate to stand up for the people he cares about, team be damned, but I don’t think he has to worry when it comes to Trey.
I’m going to let him figure that out on his own, though.
So, with that, I link my arm through his and drag him back to the house with me.
Bonfire, here we come.
The party is in full effect. Drinks are flowing, the fire is blazing, and everyone seems to be having a good time.
Linking my arm with Cam’s, she and I plop onto an open log the boys rolled over for seating. The second our asses are planted, Brady flies in behind us, holding two new beers over our shoulders.
“Aww, thank you, Brady.” Cam takes hers, but I shake my head.
“Not ready for one yet, Ari baby?” he slurs.
“Not quite, big guy.” I laugh, looking up at Mason and Chase as they approach.
“You girls good?” Mase finishes off his cup, taking the one Brady had offered me.
“Aside from your sister making me drink alone, yes.” Cameron grins.” Thankfully, Brady is keeping me well-hydrated,” she jokes, pulling back to kiss Bray’s cheek.
“Where’s mine, butterfly?” a rich voice calls from behind.
Cam whips her head over her shoulder and a big, beautiful smile lights up her face.
With a loud squeal, she runs and jumps on Trey, her arms and legs instantly weaving their way around him. He laughs, holding her tight as he whirls her in circles.
I peek at the boys, each staring right at him, unsure of how to take this.
Setting her down, Trey lets out a deep breath.
“Damn, girl.” He steps back, but not so far he can’t keep his hand on hers and takes her in from head to toe. “You’re a real-life Malibu Barbie.” He smiles. “Never thought I’d see those eyes again.”
Cam blushes, glancing my way, and Trey follows.
“There she is!” He pulls me in for a tight hug. “How you doin’, girl?”
“I’m good, you?”
“Better now.” He looks to Cam, and then to the boys on my right, all three who have slipped a little closer. He nods, sticking his free hand out, the other still holding on to Cameron. “Trey.”
My brother’s chin lifts, and he slaps his hand into Trey’s. It takes him a moment, but his grin comes. “Mason Johnson.”
“Ah, okay.” He nods, cutting a quick look at Cameron, before settling on me. “Brother, right?”
“Twin.” I smile.
“And the man looking to fill the QB spot next year, right?” Trey nods. “I’ve seen some of your film, bro. Excited to hit the field with you.”
Mason’s shoulders go lax, and he smirks. “Yes, sir. These are my boys, Brady Lancaster and Chase Harper.”
“Watched both y’alls’ film, too.” Trey laughs, shaking their hands. “We’re gonna make shark bait out of these teams this year.”
“Hell yeah.” Mason brings his drink to his lips, secretly throwing me a look that can only be taken as ‘so far so good.’ “I could use a refill. Trey, you want a drink?”
“Hell yeah.” Trey drops his hand from Cameron’s, who gently pushes him to follow the boys.
And off they go.
Cam and I sit back nervously, eavesdropping as Trey tells the boys a little bit about his trip to Tampa and how he met the two of us. The last thing either of us ever expected was for these boys to be in the same place.
Cam, the poor thing will have no nails left by the end of tonight the way she’s biting at them now.
She was immediately attracted to Trey when we met him in Tampa, understandably so. He’s tall, almost as tall as Brady, with short dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Not to mention we met him on the beach where his muscular body was on full display, all day long, for her to continue to drool over. His skin glows like roasted caramel, and he has a large tattoo that covers half his back and upper arms. He’s definitely pretty to look at, but that’s not his only appeal. From what we saw, he’s also a great guy who loves his family and is loyal to his friends, things we value just the same. Most importantly, though, he treats Cameron the way she deserves.