“Big plans tonight.”
Leaning back in his chair, he wiggled his eyebrows. “Oh man, I remember those nights. Back when the sex was hot and sweaty.”
“I didn’t need that visual dude, really?”
With a chortle, he shrugged. “Tell me it’s not true.”
“Sorry, I cannot tell a lie.”
His head fell back as he let out a moan. “Damn. The good ole days.”
“I’m gonna be late. Call me if anything develops with anything.”
Derrick rolled his eyes. “Yeah, I’m sure you’ll be waiting by the phone.”
The knocking on my door was loud and fast and not letting up. “Just a second! Son-of-a-bitch!”
Wrapping the towel around my waist, I unlocked the door and pulled it open.
“This better be good!”
Claire stood before me with her mouth parted open while her eyes raked across my body.
Fuck.
“Claire? What are you doing here?”
When she finally managed to pull her eyes off my chest, she closed her mouth and looked into my eyes. “I didn’t know where else to go, Grayson. You were the first person I thought of.”
Cocking my head to the side, I raised my eyebrows. “This ought to be interesting.”
Claire frowned and tried to take a step forward but I didn’t budge. I knew Meagan would be walking up any second and there was no way in hell I was letting Claire into my apartment.
“I really need someone to talk to. I’ve just received the worst news I have ever gotten in my entire life. My parents . . . they . . . oh God!”
My stomach dropped a little. Shit, I hoped her parents weren’t in a car wreck or anything.
“They’re getting a divorce!” Claire cried out as she buried her face in her hands and sobbed. There was one thing I figured out quickly; Claire would never make it in Hollywood.
Blowing out a quick breath, I glanced down the hallway and then back to Claire. “Listen, Claire, I’m really sorry about your parents, but I think you might be better off talking to someone else, like a girlfriend or someone who can relate.”
Claire’s hands dropped to her side. “But I don’t really have any friends here, Grayson.”
“Now I know that’s not true, Claire. I’ve seen you out with them.”
Her eyes lit up as she flashed me a seductive look while she took a step forward. “I was kind of hoping you might help me out in another way . . . if you know what I mean.”
My eyes widened while my entire body stiffened. Was she for real?
“Um . . . listen, Claire, I’m very much in love with Meagan, so just you being here is inappropriate. I think the best thing for you to do is find a friend you can talk to about this.”
“Meagan doesn’t have to know, Grayson.”
I could not believe my ears. With a dry laugh, I shook my head. “And you called Meagan a whore?”
Claire took a step back and as her mouth and eyes widened. “How dare you.”
“You need to get one thing straight here, Claire. I am not interested in you. Stay the fuck out of my business and don’t ever come to my house again.”