I step back and raise my eyebrows at Declan. “It seems you forgot to mention last night that Gabe’s interested in Harper.”
“Against the code babe, it’s for them to work out.”
“Humpt! I hardly think–”
“Not our business. Now I came to get you so we can watch Knight’s Dream. Your choice, backstage or in the bar?”
“Let’s go to the bar.”
He links our hands and guides me to the bar. When we get to the dance floor, Ryan has already started singing. We sway to the music with his head resting on my shoulder. I get goose bumps on my arms when he starts kissing my neck. I rub against his waist and feel him get hard.
“Watch it, babe, don’t start something you can’t finish. And just to let you know even though we have overnight guests, I will be finishing this at home.”
I smile and kiss him briefly.
Finn, Robbie, and Tripp join us and I see Ember and Charlie coming our way. We make small talk and I notice Ember has gone back to acting shy. I tell Declan I’m going to the ladies’ room and pull her with me.
I check under the stalls to make sure we’re alone before saying anything. We’re alone but not for long in a bar this crowded.
“Ember, I know we don’t know each other very well, but you don’t need to be nervous around our group. These guys are all really good looking, but their also the kindest and nicest too.”
“I’ve never been good with guys. I can’t even say I’ve ever dated. Guys overlook me for the more experienced and prettier girls.”
“I’m not sure about experience, but I can honestly say they are stupid. You are gorgeous.”
I’m about to say more when the bathroom door opens and my stomach plummets when I see who comes through. I haven’t seen her in exactly one year tonight. Sami. I really hoped she moved away but no such luck. And right behind her is the trash-ass Mandy from this morning. They come in laughing, but both stop when they see me. Ember must feel the tension in the room because she backs up.
Sami sneers at me, “You’re still around? Are you spreadin’ for the whole band now?”
I don’t give her the satisfaction of an answer. Ember slips out the door and I go to follow her. Sami and Mandy step in front of me blocking from the door.
“You’re the bitch from this morning.” Mandy spews at me.
“Figures you two would know each other. Is there like a ‘whores are us’ group here tonight?” I catch Sami’s hand before she can slap my face. I squeeze her wrist tight hoping to get my point across. I really don’t want to sink to her level, but I’m about two seconds away from laying her ass out.
“You think you’re so fucking special. You’re not. I heard about you. I know you spent the summer in Paris with another guy. Do you think Declan kept his dick in his pants while you were frolicking around Europe? I can tell you for certain and from experience he didn’t.”
Before I can respond, the door slams open and I see one of the hinges break. In the doorway is a very angry Declan and Finn. Declan’s eyes scan over me and he relaxes a bit when he sees I’m okay.
“Please do not fucking tell me you tried to hit my fiancée? I’ve never raised my hand to a woman but if she has one mark on her from you, I will have you physically removed from this bar.” He tells her seething.
Both girls’ eyes grow wide when he calls me his fiancée. I drop Sami’s hand and walk over to him. Finn grabs me around the waist and pulls me behind him.
“Baby Girl, why don’t you tell me what’s going on in here?” Finn asks me softly.
“Not much, you know the usual gilded tramp stuff. Mandy here thinks I’m a bitch and Sami was telling me how Declan couldn’t keep his dick in his pants while I was frolicking with you in Paris.”
The temperature in the small bathroom turns to ice. I hear laughing behind me and see Harper, with Gabe at her back, and Charlie watching the exchange. There is a small crowd forming. I’m not sure if it’s because we are making a scene with two very large men blocking the women’s bathroom or if people genuinely need the restroom.
“Sami told you I couldn’t keep my dick in my pants?” Declan repeats my words with a disgusted tone.
“Yep, she was even kind enough to let me know she knew from experience.”
“And just too clarify–Mandy called you a bitch?” Finn breaks in.
“Yep, but I’m not really concerned about it. Look at the source.”
Mandy and Sami look sick as they listen to us carry on our conversation.