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Jax knows. I’m in trouble.
Wiping my damp hands on the paper towel, I screw it into a ball and throw into the nearby bin. The door to the bathroom creaks open and a gaggle of excited girls walk in, barely noticing me. They continue their animated conversation as I head out into the still bustling hallway.
Jax stands opposite the Ladies room, focusing on his phone. His blond fringe dips into his eyes and his lips are pursed. The butterflies swarm again, and I compose myself before walking over. I can’t let Jax see exactly how much I’m attracted to him, but who am I kidding? Not him.
Jax glances up and his mouth tips into a smile. “Ready?”
“I didn’t expect you to wait for me. I thought you’d be busy with your girls again by now.”
Jax slips his phone into his back pocket and shakes his fringe from his face so his piercing blue eyes meet mine. “Can we call a truce on this bullshit, Tegan?” When my response is surprised silence, he continues, “I want to spend time withyoutonight.”
Do not show him the effect his words have on me. “Sure, if you like.”
Sighing, he closes the space between us. “Cut that out too.”
“What?”
“Pretending you’re not interested.” We’re back to the challenge from before, but this time with people around, thank God.
“What if I am? You do know that because of my brother, this a bad idea?” I say quietly.
“This?”
“Us.”
Jax’s eyes brighten at my words. “He’s looking out for you. I can understand that. I’d be the same if I had a little sister.”
“So you understand that I could be dangerous for your health.”
Jax laughs. “I’m not about to screw around with you. I like my arms unbroken.”
“I wish I could believe that, Jax.”
Jax pushes hair from my face with the same gesture I used on him earlier. “Spend some time with me.”
I catch his hand. “I already saw you with one girl tonight!”
When Jax reaches out and cups my face, I freeze with surprise. He rubs his thumb across my cheek, the rough tip abrasive against my skin. “I’m not interested in her. Them.”
“Sure you’re not.” I take his fingers from my cheek and he grips my hand.
“Tegan. If we weren’t in the middle of a crowded hallway, I’d finish what we started earlier,” he says softly. “Then you could see how interested I am in you.”
“Don’t, Jax,” I whisper; glancing around, aware we have an audience.
He drops his hand and steps back, biting on his lip. “Okay. Party?”
“I need to let Bryn know I’m leaving, in case he gets all guard dog on me.”
Jax grimaces. “Might give that a miss in case he gets all guard dog onme. See you upstairs?”
“Sure.”
Heart still thumping, I head back to the function room to let Bryn know I’m leaving. He isn’t around. I spot Liam chatting to a younger guy wearing a Blue Phoenix t-shirt, and touch him on the shoulder. “Liam? Did Bryn leave?”
Liam looks round. “Said he had some phone calls to make. He’ll be back in five, I think.”
“When he comes back tell him I’ve left.”
