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Max chuckled and slapped his friend on the back. “Danny loves Christmas puns. I’m surprised he held off this long to drown you in them.”
“Tis the season to be wild.”
I half snorted a laugh. They were kind of funny.
Max started to climb to his feet. “What can I get you to drink?” he asked me. “Actually, leave it to me.” He walked toward the bar.
I watched him walk away, at the muscles moving under his shirt, at the way his shoulders tapered to a narrow waist, and that ass. Hmmm... I chewed on my lower lip.
“What were you doing in L.A.?” Danny asked, drawing my attention to him wiping his fingers on the paper tissues.
“I’m a senior at USC. I’m majoring in commerce,” I added, not knowing why I had added that.
He nodded and leaned forward. “Good university. And why commerce?”
“My parents brought me up saying I ought to have a good career before I settled down.”
“I’m getting the whole good girl vibe with you. At first, I couldn’t tell if it was an act, but now I’m thinking it’s the real deal.”
“And is that a problem?”
He chuckled and pulled back in his seat; hands raised in defense. “No problem at all. If anything, I’m intrigued how good you really are. Like if I used a pick up line, would your cheeks blush that gorgeous color, or would you put me in my place?”
“Depends on the pick-up line?” I responded...even as I blushed.
“Hmm.” He stroked his chin, his gaze drifting to the ceiling. “I lost my number, can I have yours?”
“Is that your best?” I asked with a smile at how bad it was.
“I see your point,” he said sarcastically, teasing me. “How about, kiss me if I’m wrong, but the dodo bird still exists, right?”
A laugh burst from my lips at that one.
“I’m getting warmer, aren’t I?” Scooting closer to me in his seat, he leaned towards me. “And what if I said, did you know our tongue is the strongest muscle in our bodies?”
Warmth spread over my body at the way he whispered and implied so many unspoken words. “Then I’d be intrigued and probably Google it to make sure it was true.”
That delicious grin returned, and he pulled back into his seat as Max returned. I felt trapped, hypnotized by his flirting. I blinked away the buzz inside me and let out a rushed breath. Was it getting hot in here?
“Drinks coming up soon,” Max announced and took a seat, studying me with a raised brow. “Feel like I missed something fun.” He offered me a lop-sided grin and it looked rather charming on him.
I shook my head; not sure I could repeat what Danny was saying… well maybe the dodo one as that was hilarious. “So, should I be scared about what you ordered?” I asked. “I’m not a huge drinker.”
“You only drink what you like and how much you like, deal?” Max had this intoxicating way of speaking with that deep voice that drew me in, that made me want to sit and listen to him for hours.
“So our girl, Belle is a self-proclaimed good girl,” Danny confessed.
“Technically that’s not what I said,” I corrected him.
“Yeah, I can see what you mean,” Max’s response came fast toward his friend.
“Hey, for all you know I rob banks in my spare time.”
They exchanged bemused looks and shook their heads.
“Fine, I don’t rob banks. But there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be on Santa’s good list.”
Just then the bartender arrived with a silver tray and a collection of shots.
