“I lean toward the dominant side of things, but I’m pan-sexual when it comes to partners.”
He was intrigued. A pan-sexual was attracted to a person without regard to their gender identity. He couldn’t put his finger on it, but there was something different about Lynn.
“Are you interested in joining Club Indigo?” Chris addressed the women.
“Yes, definitely.” Erin might be the submissive in their small group, but she was the most forward person, too. “It’s got the best reputation of all the places in town. I also like that members are screened. It makes me feel safer.”
“I’d like to check it out,” Lynn said. “It’s harder for me to find a place to be comfortable than for you all. I’m still transitioning, as you can probably tell.”
Chris studied her closer.I’ll be damned.
“You’re both welcome.” Scott almost made Chris jump; engrossed in the conversation with the two women, he’d forgotten about the other switch.
“That’s good to hear. Thanks, Scott. You’ve been very helpful and welcoming. I’ll try to get there in the next couple of weeks. It depends on my work schedule right now.” Lynn shook hands with Scott and the others. “In fact, I have to get going now. I’m due at work in an hour, and it’s on the other side of town.”
“Glad you could stop by. It was good to meet you.” Chris offered his hand, too.
“Interesting woman,” he mentioned to Erin and Scott as they watched Lynn make her way to the exit.
Chris still gazed at the doorway, imagining Yvonne coming through it when Laura and James arrived a few minutes later. He hadn’t had a chance to tell them about hiscontract with Kate and Yvonne and looked forward to sharing his happiness with his best friends.
“Earth to Chris.” For the second time that evening, Scott caught him off guard, and Chris turned back to him and Erin.
“I’m sorry. I was just thinking.”
“Nothing wrong with that, but you were ignoring our charming companion.” Scott gestured toward Erin.
“Don’t apologize. I think we were finished talking. It was nice to meet both of you.” Erin adjusted her purse higher on her shoulder.
“We look forward to seeing you at the club.” Scott seemed to remember his manners better than he did.
“Yeah, what Scott said,” Chris echoed, aware his response sounded flimsy.
“I look forward to it, too,” Erin said then headed toward the bar.
“So, things are going well with you, Kate and Yvonne?” Scott cocked his head.
“We’re in the getting-to-know-you phase, but so far, everything is great.” Chris pulled a hand through his hair. “Sorry for mentally checking out. I’m looking forward to the weekend.”
“No problem. It’s nice to see someone happily distracted.” Scott turned his attention to Chris’s business partner. “Hello, James.”
“Hi, Scott, what kind of crowd is here tonight?” James acknowledged Chris with a chin lift he returned with a grin.
“The usual mix. Some brand-new and some experienced folks. I’ve already given out three invitations to the club. It’s good to see so many members for a change, too.”
“That’s excellent. I trust my partner has been helpful?” James planted a hard hand on Chris’s shoulder.
“He’s been his usual flirtatious self until his head went to dreamland just before you arrived.”
“Hey, guys. I’m right here,” Chris interrupted.
James squeezed his shoulder, and he had to concentrate not to wince. “Sorry man. It’s fun to give you a hard time.”
“I think I’ll leave you two alone. I can be more useful elsewhere.” Scott tipped his empty glass in a greeting.
“Thanks!” Chris returned the ironic gesture with two fingers to his temple.
“How is it we can be business partners and see each other almost every day and I have to hear from Kate you guys are together?” James scowled. “And a threesome, to boot?”
