Page 103 of Tell Me Something

“Way down deep,” Brian quipped, completely amused.

I saw Josh approaching, his expression carefully masked.

“So, Haylee, how was your touring of Vegas and the kitschy places?” Colby inquired as his older brother came up to hear the conversation.

“Good. Here, this is for you. Happy Birthday.” I handed him the small gift bag, and he looked intrigued.

“Hi, Haylee.” Josh took in my dress as I gave my best you’re only my boss smile.

“Hi, Josh.”

We all three watched as Colby opened the box.

“M&Ms?” he asked as I hid a smile.

“Open them and take a look. I can’t take all the credit; your brother helped.”

He did so and then howled with laughter. “Holy shit. Personalized, embarrassing childhood photo M&Ms. These are classic. You really went to M&M World?” He ate a few, grinning like a teenager.

His face was adorable, and I found myself laughing. “I did, and it was pretty cool. So was Coca-Cola World, for the record.”

“The dress looks even better on you than it did in the store,” Colby declared.

I about spit out my drink. “This dress is from you?”

He looked amused, and I realized my mistake.

“Who else would it be from?”

Holy crap.

“Well, obviously the idea was from you as the invitation was from you, but I thought you waved your pinky and had some girl do the shopping for you.”

Colby and Brian both raised a brow but thankfully stayed quiet. Josh didn’t say a word at all.

AFTER THIRTY MINUTES, I figured I’d probably imposed enough on Josh’s sensitivity since he kept stealing looks my way, so I walked over to Colby to say goodbye.

He was flanked by two beautiful women who looked as though they might have been a birthday gift from his big brother. I wasn’t going to ask. Brian was also standing nearby talking with Josh.

“Colby, I have to go, but thank you for inviting me.”

“Stay. You haven’t been here that long.”

“Thank you, but I’ve got other plans. Happy Birthday.”

“I’m glad you could come and even happier I met you.” He kissed me on the cheek.

“Good night,” I murmured.

Josh kissed my cheek as well. I tried very hard not to let myself look weird when he did so. “Good night Haylee, be safe,” he imparted as I swallowed hard.

“I’ll walk you out,” Brian offered, surprising me.

Josh looked surprised, too.

“Um, okay.”

Brian took my arm and led me through the crowd until we were outside of the club.