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“Sounds fun.” It didn’t sound fun at all. Ryder took a drink of his beer. What kind of special hell was this?
“Great, it’s settled, then,” Maddie said. “How about next Friday?”
Mitch pinched her. “You’re moving into pushy territory.”
She laughed. “I’m drunk and I can do what I want.”
“Great,” Bill said, winking at Sophie. “I’ll get your number before I leave.”
“Fantastic.” Her voice was filled with cheer.
Ryder gritted his teeth. Yeah, really fucking fantastic.
* * *
Okay, so Sophie had a bit of a buzz. She couldn’t figure out what was worse, that she couldn’t stop thinking about screwing Ryder, or that she’d somehow been roped into going on a double date with the very nice, very agreeable, very good-looking football coach. She’d been right to be suspicious of the way Maddie kept talking up Bill whenever she had the chance. Why she failed to talk up Ryder was anyone’s guess.
If that wasn’t bad enough, she had to watch Ryder go on a date with that nurse, who, let’s be honest, was far too nice for him. Ryder needed a woman who’d challenge him, not give him sweet, shy smiles, blush when he glanced sideways at her, and giggle.
But oh, joy, they were going on a double date. She’d throttle Maddie, but that would reveal her lust for Ryder, which she wasn’t supposed to be acting on even though they’d been eye-fucking each other all night.
She kept meaning to stop, really she did, but she’d had so many shots, and her defenses were at an all-time low. Somehow she kept catching his gaze and getting lost in the heat of those silver eyes that promised so many dirty things.
To cool off, she sucked down a big glass of water in the kitchen.
Just as she put her glass in the sink, the back door opened and her heart picked up as her belly heated. Anticipation surged hot and thick in her blood. She spun around only to deflate in disappointment.
It was just Penelope.
Sophie knew right then hydration had nothing to do with her trip to the kitchen. Subconsciously, she’d been hoping Ryder would follow her.
Which was wrong.
Carpool, Sophie. This is a carpool.Oh, and he was her new double-date buddy.
God, she was in hell.
Penelope leaned back against the counter. “You look so sad to see me.”
Sophie glowered, mimicking Penelope’s casual stance. “Don’t be crazy.”
Her friend smirked. “So, how’s it going?”
“Good.”
The smirk turned into a grin. “Your date sounds fun.”
Sophie pointed at her. “You just shut up.”
“Your faces.” Penelope broke out in a laugh, sounding like a hyena. “Priceless.”
Sophie dragged a hand through her hair. “I guess my only consolation is it isn’t obvious I have a serious case of lust for the wrong guy.”
Penelope chuckled and wiped tears of mirth from under her lashes. “Oh, it’s obvious. At least to me, but I’m looking for it. I can ask Evan.”
“Don’t you dare!”
“By the way, nice dress,” Penelope said, her gaze a little glassy eyed, but other than that there was no sign the drinking affected her.
