“Oh, man, what did you do?” Drew chuckled, while Emerson’s hands flew up to her ears.
“Ugh, God, don’t answer that. It’s like we’re back at school again. You two were at it more than the bunnies Piper and I had as kids!”
There was a memory to laugh at. “I seem to remember you guys splitting a hundred bucks after Mom and Dad made you sell all the baby bunnies that arrived.”
The smirk was knocked clean off Marnie’s face. “We weren’t that bad,”
“Yeah, you were. All that ‘studying’…” Emerson air-quoted aggressively, “you thought you were so sneaky, except Jupiter’s bed always squeaked on the floor, and that wooden platform overlooking the sports fields…!”
Now it was my turn to look shocked. “What? No one knew about that!”
“Everyone knew about it.”
Marnie’s bright red face dropped into her palms. “Ohmygod!”
Drew’s head fell back with a loud guffaw. “This is amazing. You should see your faces.”
I grinned wide, putting my arm round Marnie so I could pull her into me and drop a kiss on her head.
“It’s all good, we got a happy ending.”
“Sounds like Jupiter’s the one with the happy ending. OUCH!” Drew rubbed his ribs after Emerson elbowed him. “What? He did.”
“Can we not talk about my brother having sex please?” she whispered aggressively as a waiter came out to refill our glasses. I stopped him from pouring anything into mine; I’d allowed myself one glass only.
“You want to talk about us having sex instead?” Drew asked with a wicked grin.
“No!” I interrupted before my sister could answer. “Subject change!”
The smile Emerson shot my way came straight from her sixteen-year-old self.
“Hey, I’m making the most of having a night away with my wife. We’re gonna get buzzed later, and spend the whole day in bed tomorrow.”
I shot a little side glance to Marnie who was now quietly in conversation with Emerson. When the season finished, we’d be spending weeks in bed.
I focused back on Drew. “Where are you staying?”
“The Mark. I swear the mattresses are made from actual clouds.”
“Yeah, I like it there. Marn, you want to take a little city break with me?” I waggled my eyebrows at her, making Drew laugh.
“Okay, I’m going to the restroom, see if I can’t cool my cheeks,” Marnie announced, standing up.
“I’ll come too.” Emerson pointed at Drew and me. “Try and come up with some suitable conversation topics please? School, dirty diapers, vacations… all better than talking about sex all night.”
“Yes, boss,” I saluted and she walked off, heads together with Marnie.
As always, I took whatever opportunity I could to watch my girlfriend’s ass; the dress she’d changed into really shouldn’t be legal for what it was doing to her. I stared until Drew snapped his fingers in my face.
I glanced back at him, and saw the wry smile twisting his mouth.
“You guys seem good, a bit more relaxed than you were a few weeks ago.”
“Hey! I’m always relaxed.”
Drew scoffed. “All I’m saying is at the birthday party you were watching her like a hawk.”
“That’s because Emerson and mom got their claws in before I had a chance to get out of the car.”
