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“Laura, my love.”
She spun around. “Tino, my darling.”
He dipped her, and she managed to hold her beer up without spilling a drop.
When she was upright again, she introduced us to our host. “Tino, I’m sure you remember Nina. And this fair maiden is the spectacular Natalia.”
Tino held my hand in his and kissed my fingertips. “I’m enchanted, Natalia.”
Giggling, I pulled my hand away. “Only my parents call me Natalia. It’s Tali.”
“My parents call me Augustino, but that’s a mouthful, so you should call me Tino.” He snapped his fingers. “Hey, Tino and Tali. We’re too adorable for words, aren’t we?”
I had no idea what to say to this man, so I just laughed and nodded, which seemed to be enough of a reply for him.
He bowed. “My home is your home, Tali. Are you into music?”
“Music is her life,” Nina answered.
He tipped his head. “You are my people. And you’re in for a treat. That disaster you hear playing right now is Meathole.” His mouth puckered like he tasted something disgusting. “Stick around. Never Again is on next, and if they’re not the next Killers, then...I’ll lick every member of Meathole’s ass.”
I burst out laughing. “I think you’ve sold me on Never Again.” I mimed writing on my hand. “I’m taking note that you promised to lick several asses if they’re not successful.”
Tino grabbed my hand and signed his name with his fingertip. “There. It’s a contract. Signed in blood—or beer, as the case may be.” He kept my hand in his and pulled me toward the back door. “Come along, ladies.”
Laura, Nina, and I were swept along with Tino. The crowd parted for him, and I felt special being with him when they stayed that way for us.
The backyard was massive. A sparkling pool took up one section, and in the back corner was a small stage with a spotlight shining on it. Meathole was currently doing its damnedest to ruin music for everyone.
“I’d ask you to dance, but who can dance without rhythm?” Tino said against my ear.
“How did they even get on that stage?” I asked.
“They must’ve sucked someone important’s cock.” He gasped and covered his mouth. “Oh right, that was me. The drummer gives stupendous head.”
I snorted. “I guess it’s all about who you know.”
He laughed, slinging an arm around me. “I like you. Now, tell me all your favorite bands, then tell me all your hopes and dreams.”
“Of all time or current?” I asked.
“All time,” he said.
Nina groaned. “We’ll be here all night. Tali can’t pick favorites.”
“It’s true. I have lists for different moods.”
From behind me, a deep voice bellowed, “Yo, Tino!”
Tino smiled bright. “What’s up, Benny?”
Turning to see who he was speaking to, I was greeted by gleaming blue eyes. Recognition hit him as soon as our eyes met. “Elevator Girl!”
I laughed. “Ben!”
Tino’s eyes darted between us. “I feel like there’s a story here.”
Ben stood next to me, giving me a friendly smile. “You want to tell it?”
