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“That’s actually kind of brilliant,” Sophie said. “And I do really want to hook up with him in that costume. My dreams have been filled with feathers.”

I laughed.

“I don’t know how many more times I can be rejected though,” Sophie said. “It’s messing with my head.”

God it hurt to see her hurting. So I brought up her favorite subject again. “But just think about all the things you could do to him in that Empire High eagles costume.”

She smiled. “I know, right? Not seeing his face will make the whole thing even hotter. And feeling his feathered wings sliding up my thighs? He’ll probably slam my back against the wall. Not wanting to wait a second longer because we’ve been waiting so long. Sweat will probably be dripping down the muscles of his back as he slams into me hard. His groans muffled behind his beak.” Sophie fanned her face.

I pressed my thighs together. That was a very detailed description.

“That was really graphic,” RJ said.

I hadn’t seen him come up. I was so distracted by Sophie’s vivid description of fucking the mascot.

Jacob laughed and leaned against the lockers.

I guess he’d been listening to that description as well.

Liam walked over to us too. “So what’s it like being engaged in high school?” he asked us.

Axel looked down at me. “It feels like it was meant to be.”

I nodded. “Definitely meant to be.”

“So we’re throwing a party?” RJ asked.

How long had he been standing there? I thought he’d only walked up for the end of that graphic description. But he must have been there for a while.

“Absolutely,” Sophie said. “In Natalivanka’s mom’s place.”

I was a little freaked out about RJ being part of the planning. “Later in the season though, right?” I asked. “Like...playoffs?”

“Don’t jinx us,” Jacob said.

Liam stared at me. “Aren’t you worried that Dad will find the entrance to your secret lair when he busts up the party?”

“Our secret lair. Why does everyone always say it’s mine?”

“We are kind of the main ones using it,” Axel said.

Well...I couldn’t argue there. “We just have to make sure we don’t get caught. We’ll keep the volume of the music at a reasonable level. And water down the beer or something so the team doesn’t get too rowdy.”

“Good idea,” Axel said.

I smiled up at him.

“Um...no,” Sophie said. “Absolutely not. What we need to do is make sure Uncle James and Aunt Penny have plans that night.”

“Good thinking,” Liam said. “This is going to be fun. I’ll make sure Natalivanka’s in town. She won’t want to miss it.”

I stared at my brother. I’d totally forgotten to see who was busy staring at him during the football game yesterday. But he definitely liked older women. Whoever liked him...it was going to end badly. But who was it?

“Maybe we should hire some strippers,” Liam said, completely ending my train of thought.

RJ nodded. “Love it.”

“I’m down,” Jacob said.