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The drive to the concert is smooth. The conversation is steady, the music is pumping, and if I’m being honest, for the first time in quite a while, I am excited. Maybe there is something to getting away from the bar every once in a while. We pull into the parking lot and it is packed already. We ended up parking farther away than I thought we would have to, but it is the perfect spot for tailgating. After I turn off the truck we all pile out. I go around back and jump up in the bed to start unloading everything. I hand the grill and coolers out to the guys. I grab the chairs, jump down, and set them up. Nia plops right down in one, smiling while she is texting away on her phone.
We get the grill going and I throw the burgers on. The guys are standing with me around the grill all drinking a beer. I look around the parking lot at all the people. Damn, this concert is going to be packed. There are so many people tailgating and having a great time already. It just adds to the excitement I was already feeling.
“Hey, Coop.” I look over at Levi and he raises his beer. I raise my water and we take a sip. It’s his silent way of saying he is proud of me for doing something for myself. Once the burgers are done, we all sit down to eat and bullshit before we head to the stadium.
“Damn, these are good, Cooper. I didn’t know you could cook too.” Nia says taking another bite. I take a sip of water and smile.
“Well, who do you think cooks for me every day Nia?” I laugh finishing off my burger.
“Oh yea, duh. Sorry, Cooper.” She is shaking her head and laughing at herself. I look over at Levi and see he has his eyes focused on a group of girls. I can’t help but notice that there are a lot of hot girls here tonight, but there are also a few slutty-looking ones. I throw my napkin at him and he looks over at me. I raise my eyebrows and he just shrugs while tossing back another beer.
“Alright guys, I think we should start to pack this shit away. I am pretty sure it is going to be really crowded, so we should start heading over there soon.” They all agree and we start packing it all back into the truck. Ryder grabs another beer before we load the coolers back in, but everyone else grabs a water. Once it is all put away, we start heading to the stadium with the hundreds of other people.
“Shit, we are going to be crammed on the lawn. This is a shitload of people,” Ryder says tossing his beer into a garbage can as we pass.
“I didn’t think it would be this crowded, but I’m sure it is going to be an awesome concert.” I really think it will be. I’ve never seen Luke Bryan, but his music is great, and I’m sure he puts on a good show. I’m taking in all the people as we wait in line to get in. There is such a diverse group of people. Old and young, couples, groups of friends. It is great to see so many people that enjoy the same thing. Music.
After we all get in, we make our way to the lawn. Holy shit, there are so many people already and we still have a half hour until it starts. Nia starts walking in one direction, so instinctively we all follow. I hear her loud squeal, followed by more squeals. I look over at Hunter and he just lifts his shoulders. We make our way to her and she is hugging a girl. I laugh and move closer to Hunter.
“Looks like she found her friend after all.” He laughs and turns to me.
“Only she could find someone in this fucking crowd.” Levi and Ryder make it to us and we stand there waiting on Nia.
“Lacey, it is so good to see you. You look amazing. How are you?” This friend, who I assume is Lacey, is answering her and asking her questions. I look back at the guys and laugh.
“Guys, I think this is where we are watching the concert from.” Ryder says as he moves to stand next to me and throws his arm around my shoulder.
“I’m more than happy with this view, that’s for damn sure.” Ryder says, I smile and shake my head. He is not talking about the stage, that’s for sure. He’s talking about all the girls in front of us. I would be lying if I said these girls weren’t sexy; they definitely are. There ar
e three of them--two blondes and a red head. I’m usually more of a brunette kind of guy, to be honest.
“Lacey, I’m sorry this is my brother, Hunter. And his friends, Levi, Ryder, and Cooper.” We all shake hands with Nia’s friend.
“Nice to meet you all. This is my twin sister, Lane, my friend Rowan and … ” she looks over to the right and this tiny little thing is walking over. The closer she gets, the more my attention is on her. She is beautiful. “Oh, here she is. This is my friend, Emma.” Emma doesn’t seem to notice us at first and yells out to her friends.
“Fuck you for making me go to the bathroom alone. I hope one of you have to go soon, because I’m not going with you.” Everyone laughs, but there is a part of me that wants to wrap my arms around her, to protect her. Where the fuck is that coming from? I haven’t felt like that in a long time. She turns around and notices we are standing there. “Oh shit. Sorry, hi, I’m Emma.” I don’t even wait for anyone else, and I move toward her with a slight smile on my face.
“Hi, Emma. I’m Cooper; nice to meet you.” She looks up at me and seems speechless for a minute. It is like she is taking me in, and damn, if I don’t love it. She clears her throat and I instantly love the effect I am having on her.
“Hey, Cooper.” I wink at her and she smiles before turning to talk to her friend. Well holy shit, this night just got a hell of a lot more interesting, that’s for sure.
HOLY SHIT. I CANNOT BELIEVE how incredibly hot this guy is standing in front of me. He’s tall, probably almost a foot taller than me. He has dark brown messy hair, brown eyes, a muscular body, and tattoos that are coming out from under his sleeves. I am instantly attracted to him, not that I’ll make a move or anything, but damn, a girl can look. After our introductions, I turned to talk to Rowan.
“Damn Ro, look at how hot this guy Cooper is. Like, holy shit hot.” She gives me a knowing smirk.
“As soon as Lacey’s friend introduced them, I knew you’d think he was hot. I know you didn’t take notice of anyone else, but Hunter is holy shit hot too.” I have no idea who that is, but when I glance back I know exactly who she is talking about. He is the dark-haired, clean-cut guy with the sexy smile. Just her type.
“So, who are these guys?” She explains the whole thing to me about how they are friends of Lacey’s friend. Well, looks like we will have some extras hanging out tonight, which is fine by me. The more the merrier.
Rowan ditches me to go over and talk to Hunter. Lacey, her friend, and Lane are talking, so I just lean up against the railing and look out onto the stage. I can’t wait until Luke Bryan is out there; I find myself smiling just thinking about it.
“You have a beautiful smile.” I snap my head over and notice that Cooper is leaning his back on the rail, arms crossed, smiling at me. There is a part of me that wants to shy away from him and a bigger part that wants all the attention he is willing to give me. I smile again and look back at the stage.
“Thank you. Are you a country fan?” Duh, why would I ask something like that? He’s at a damn Luke Bryan concert. I want to face-plant into my hands; he is making me nervous which is not something I am used to. He lets out a small laugh and I turn to look at him once again. Damn he is hot.
“Yes, I am a country fan. Although I do listen to a bit of everything. If it’s a good song, I don’t care who sings it. I just love music.” I turn my body to stand with my back resting on the rail as well. I cross my feet and rest my arms on the rail behind me.
“I love music too, although mine is pretty much country. I love the feeling a song is capable of bringing out, whether it is excitement, tears, or laughter. Any musician capable of that has talent.” He shakes his head and turns his body to face me, with his left side now resting on the rail.
