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Holding me close, he finally acknowledges Caleb’s existence. “Hey man. How’ve you been?”
“Pretty good. How’s hockey?”
“Exhausting and incredible all at the same time.”
Caleb nods, understanding exactly what he means – after all, he did play soccer for all of college. He gets up and takes his plate into the kitchen, putting it in the sink before coming towards the door.
“Well, I’m going to go. I’m sure you two want to catch up.”
I grin at him, grateful that we don’t need to kick him out. However, if it were to come down to it, I wouldn’t hesitate to. It’s been way too long since I’ve gotten my hands on my fiancé. He pats Holden on the shoulder and leaves. Once he’s gone, Holden eyes me carefully.
“Does he spend any time at his own apartment?”
“Yes.” I answer. “He’s been good company though, and besides, Jason is still in mourning. Caleb said if he hears Jason whine about Jo one more time he’s going to lose it.”
“Should I be worried?”
“About Jason?”
“No.”
I giggle at his jealousy and kiss his cheek. “Not at all. Now come, if I don’t get you in our bed within the next twenty minutes, I’m going to combust.”
He drops the topic immediately, lifting me up and carrying me into the bedroom.
AS MUCH AS I love these parties, I hate not having Holden’s attention. All night he’s been getting bombarded with people wondering what it’s like to be in the NHL. I guess I should have expected this, but that doesn’t make it suck any less.
“Well don’t you look happy.” Caleb quips. “What’s up?”
I glance over at my fiancé, seeing him happily rambling on about training. “He hasn’t even noticed I walked away yet.”
“Aw, don’t stress about it. He loves you.”
“I know he does. I’m not doubting that.” I take a sip of my beer. “I’m just being selfish.”
“What else is new?”
Lightly hitting his chest with the back of my hand, Dawson watches us intently. I know he cares, but he really needs to chill. There is nothing going on between Caleb and me. When I roll my eyes, he comes over to us.
“Having fun?”
I shrug. “I guess.”
Caleb nudges me with his elbow. “She just needs a few shots.”
“No.” Dawson answers firmly. “I think shots are the last thing she needs.”
The tension between them is thick, and it doesn’t surprise me when Caleb excuses himself. I glare at Dawson. Instead of saying anything, he just smiles triumphantly and gets me another beer. When he gets back, he sits down beside me.
“You didn’t have to scare him away like that.”
He raises his eyebrows. “Does that bother you?”
“Yes, but only because he’s my friend. I wouldn’t let someone push you away from me.”
“That’s different. I’m married, and have zero interest in getting in your pants.”
“Well that’s good to know.” Holden remarks, coming around the couch to sit on the other side of me. “You okay?” I look down at the floor and Dawson walks away to let us talk. “Babe, what’s wrong?”
