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Conrad was right, out back is much less crowded. There are still a lot of people, but they are more scattered between the pool, beer pong tables, and outdoor loungers and chairs. As I scan the area, I’m still not seeing Conrad, but do find a couple of his other roommates. When Mateo, Levi, and Jules spot us, they head our way.
“Wow, you ladies look sexy,” Jules says.
“Us? I’m pretty sure you’re every guy’s wet dream in that Princess Leia gold bikini costume. Girl, your stomach is crazy toned,” Emree says with admiration. She isn’t wrong, though. Jules is incredibly fit, with lean, muscular arms, a toned stomach, and strong legs.
“Oh stop,” Jules says with a blush creeping on her cheeks. “It’s the Pilates. I’m telling you, you should both come with me. It’s fun and a great workout.”
“If it means I can look like that,” Emree says, waving toward Jules’s body, “then I am down for it anytime.”
“Same. She’s right, you look incredible.”
“Enough about me. You made these, didn’t you, Em? The costumes are super cute and look amazing.”
Emree does a little twirl, showing off every part of the costume. “I must say, I have outdone myself. We sure do look cute in our boys’ numbers.” She giggles as she reaches up and kisses Conrad on the cheek.
“Speaking of boys, where’s yours, Blaire? I can’t imagine him not pouncing on you the moment you pulled up,” Jules says.
Looking around the backyard, my shoulders sag as I realize he isn’t out here either. “Not sure. I texted him when we left the bar but never got a response. He wasn’t in the kitchen or living room either.” I look over at Mateo and Levi. Both are hot as ever in their cop and lumberjack costumes. “Have either of you seen him?”
They shake their heads and I’m starting to get worried. “We’ve been playing rounds of pong for a while. This is the first time I’ve really talked to anyone away from the table,” Levi says, a slight slur in his words.
“My ladies!” someone shouts from behind me, and I turn to see Maddox in a fireman uniform. He comes up between Emree and me and drapes his arms over our shoulders. “I must say, seeing you both looking as sexy as ever is doing things to me. You know, in the downstairs area. Any chance either of you beauties plans on dumping your boys tonight and giving me a chance?”
We both laugh, but Conrad is giving his friend the death glare. “Fuck off, Mad,” he says through clenched teeth and pulls Emree out of Maddox’s arm.
He takes the opportunity and wraps both his arms around me. “What do you say, Blaire, baby? Ditch the captain and help a sexy fireman with his hose tonight?”
I can’t help but smell the beer coming off Maddox’s breath. He’s a little more than tipsy, but I know everything he says is in good fun. Ever since the incident that happened in the pool, Maddox and I have become somewhat friends and he has shown me he isn’t someone to be nervous around.
Patting his arms that are lying across my chest, I laugh at his ridiculousness. “You and your hose are going to need to stay away from me, Maddy.”
“You wound me.” He clutches at his heart and comes to stand next to me. “What are we all doing? Forming some kind of super-secret club away from all our guests? I must say, I agree with this formation because the amount of people here is starting to make me want to leave my own house.” He shudders as he looks around. “Although I do appreciate the lovely ladies and their lack of clothing in these sexy costumes, there is only so much of me to go around.”
“It would be a great secret club, but we are missing a member. Have you seen Camden at all tonight?” Mateo asks.
Maddox taps his finger along his chin. “Hmm, our Cammy boy? He’s missing. Ah, that makes sense why I was able to get away with asking Blaire to touch my hose.” He winks at me. “Haven’t seen him in a while. He looked a little drunk earlier and said he was going to bed, but not sure if he came back down.”
“That’s not like him to get bombed at a party during the season,” Levi says with concern, and I start to worry as well.
“You didn’t go check on him at all?” I ask Maddox.
He stares at me. “Did you not hear me say there is only so much of me that can go around? There are women practically naked here, Blaire, baby. Many of them have daddy issues and left their morals at the door. You can’t expect me to play babysitter tonight.”
Rolling my eyes, I shove his shoulder. “You’re ridiculous. What if he’s sick?”
“Oh, he’s a big boy. I’m sure he’s up there crying because he had to try and enjoy the night without you here. The moment he sees you, he will be back to his lovey-dovey self.”
“Come on.” Jules grabs my arm. “We’ll head up there with you.”
Mateo nods in agreement.
Emree gives Conrad a look with a silent question in it. He smiles and grabs her hand. “We’ll come too. I need to show Em something in my room.” I’m sure that’s exactly what he needs to do.
As we walk away, Maddox shouts to me, “Blaire, baby, if our boy is down for the night, me and my hose will be more than happy to invite you to our room!”
I roll my eyes as we make our way through the back door and into the crowded bodies. As I try to avoid sweaty people dancing, people try to pull us into a few group dances, and I want nothing more than to get away from this. This party only solidifies my dislike for these kinds of events. I would much rather enjoy a night snuggled on the couch watching a movie or reading a book, or even a BBQ like we have done a few times here since Camden and I got together. Those nights at the house are fun and relaxing, and I have been able to get to know Camden’s roommates and a few of their other teammates better.
Mateo continues to take the lead as we make our way up the stairs. Much like when we walked through the house with Conrad, people see the over six-foot soccer player and move out of his way. The upstairs is much less crowded but still has a few people hanging around, talking, and sipping on their drinks. Camden had told me all the guys lock their bedroom doors anytime they throw a party, so less people want to be up here since they don’t have a room to hook up in.
