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On my way back to the table and out of my Jonathan bubble, I notice Cami, Steph, Sam, Devon and Matt are all there watching us like we’re complete strangers. Normally, this non-PDA girl would be mortified that they just witnessed all of that, but I am so freaking happy right now that I don’t give two-shits who sees us.
“What are you guys staring at? It’s not that shocking that I actually sank one. Watch out, I’m about to do it again.”
Just to add to the entertainment we were already providing, I decide to draw the moment out. With all the sass I can muster, I stick my hip out, chalk up my pool cue and look right at Cami as I blow off the extra blue chalk.
Cami lets out a whistle and yells, “Get it, girl!”
I lean over the table to line up my shot and I take a peek across the table at the phenomenal looking man sitting on my recently vacated stool. I give him my own cocky raised eyebrow and focus back on my shot.
I make one short push of the stick and the ball soars across the table.
The girls all scream as the striped nine ball drops into the side pocket.
“What the . . .” I say on a shocked breath.
When I finally lift my eyes from the mystery of what just happened I see all six of them lined up with their hands in the air.
“Come get it, girl!” Jonathan says at the back of the line.
Devon is first and says, “Nicely done, PDX!”
I make my way past each of them, smacking hands with all my friends, old and new.
When I finally reach Jonathan, I gently slap his hand. He takes my cue and continues to hold my hand and I am gifted a kiss on the forehead and a smart assed, “Don’t forget, you get to go again when the ball goes in the pocket,” punctuated with another slap to the ass.
Feeling as though I am pushing my pool playing luck, I approach the table without the same level of cockiness I had on my last turn. It turns out this was the right approach as I scratch when the cue ball follows the solid I hit by mistake into the far corner pocket.
I make my way around the table walking straight to Jonathan and wrap my arms around him, taking in that amazing Jonathan scent that is all his.
Looking up at those hazel eyes, that blow me away every time I look into them, I say, “Hi. I’m glad you’re here.” Leaning into him I kiss his chest through his t-shirt and say into his heart beat, “I missed you”
His reply is a growl as he says, “I missed you too. More than you know.”
When I look back up at him we both just smile at each other for a few seconds before he lifts my chin with his forefinger and gives me a sweet peck on the lips and asks, “So, you hungry or thirsty? Can I get you something?”
Turning to the group I say, “Hey guys, were gonna head back to the table. Somebody can take my turns if they want.” But it seems as though everybody is done with pool. We all head back to our window seat, where it all began, to order appetizers and drinks.
An hour or so later two cousins and one step-brother arrive. They’re cute but a little too frat boy for me. I’m glad I get to meet them. I hate not having faces to go with names when the girls tell me about their escapades. I’m also glad that Devon, Matt and Jonathan are here too to flex some muscle. I don’t think Matt is too happy about the situation, but I think Sam may have made sure that Matt saw her with the cousins on purpose. There is certainly more to this Matt and Sam story that I will have to get later.
Thirty minutes later an attractive middle-aged man walks through the door, and in an instant it’s clear this is Matt’s dad.
As he walks up behind Matt and Devon he puts a hand on each of their shoulders and says, “What do ya know, boys?”
“Mr. Shellenberg, it’s so good to see you!” Jonathan says as he leaves my side to go give him a big hug.
“Jonathan, it’s good to see you too.” He releases Jonathan and then looks to Devon and says, “Get in here, son,” and gives out another big hug. It’s clear this isn’t the first visit that Matt’s parents have made to California to visit their son.
“Well, I hate to break up the party but Matt’s mom and little brother are waiting for us. You’ll get him back for the weekend.”
Jonathan motions for me to join him and as I do he says, “Wait, before you go there’s somebody I want to introduce you to. Emily, this is Shell’s dad, Eric. Eric, this is Emily.”
“Hi, it’s really nice to meet you Mr. Shellenberg,” I say shaking his hand.
“Nice to meet you too, Emily. Matt said that Jonathan had met a girl. It’s nice to meet the girl whose caught this one’s attention! Be sure to keep him in line, he can be pretty stubborn when he wants to be.”
“I’ve noticed and I’ll do my best, sir.” I say.
“Have a great night, everybody. Sorry to steal my boy, but you all be good.”
