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His hand wrapped around my waist felt good, as did our hands that were locked together. His lips were inches from my ear. I could feel myself trembling.
“I like this song,” he whispered in my ear and then began singing the words.
I tightened, and I knew he’d felt it.
“Relax, Jillian,” he spoke as he continued singing in my ear.
“I am relaxed.”
On that note, the song ended, and I couldn’t get away from Drew fast enough.
“Thanks for the dance.” He smiled as he turned to Lia, and they headed back to their table.
I couldn’t breathe. Something was wrong, and I needed air. Kellan sensed it, so he grabbed my hand and led me outside on the balcony for some fresh air.
“I can’t breathe, Kel. I feel like I’m going to pass out.”
He gripped my shoulders tight.
“Look at me. Calm down. Take in a slow deep breath. Come on, Jill. You can do it. Slow, deep breath.” He stared into my eyes.
Suddenly, my heart calmed, and my breathing returned to normal.
“Good girl.” He gave a small smile. “You, my darling, just had a panic attack.”
“It’s just everything that’s going on.”
“You mean it’s Drew. You were fine until you danced with him.”
I smacked him on the chest. “Why the hell would you let me dance with him?”
“Ouch. Because he and Lia were the couple standing next to us, and he’s your friend. Just like us. You didn’t freak out when we danced.”
“And you didn’t sing to me either!”
“Oh.” His lips formed the letter. “He sang in your ear? How romantic, Jilly.”
“Ugh! He’s with someone. What an asshole.”
“Did you ever stop to think that maybe that woman he’s with is just a friend?”
“No! You can’t just be friends with Drew Westbrook.”
“Come here.” He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into him. “We need to go back inside before people come looking for us. You can feel sorry for yourself in the morning, but tonight, you must stay strong for Kristen.”
“You’re right.” I broke our embrace. “And I’m not feeling sorry for myself. I need a drink,” I spoke as I walked back inside.
As I headed over to the bar, Drew followed me.
“Are you okay, Jillian? I saw you and Kellan outside.”
“Yeah. I’m great. I just needed some fresh air. It’s a little warm in here.”
“It is warm.”
“Lia seems really nice,” I spoke as the bartender handed me a glass of wine.
“She is. She’s really sweet.”
