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“I need a moment to get a drink.” Haven giggles.
“Fine, Christina, come on.”
I chuckle as Skyla grabs Christina’s hand and all but drags her away. But the funnier part is how my brother follows on their heels.
“I need a drink,” Phoenix grunts.
The way he announces this causes me to glance in his direction to find him glaring in the direction Skyla and Christina went.
Interesting, I’ve known Phoenix since school, but he’d gone into the military after high school, and we hadn’t spoken much over the years. I heard from Rhett that he was also a part of the Underground circuit; I just don’t remember what he does.
“I should go get one myself,” Haven says as Phoenix starts in the direction of the bar.
“How about I go with you?” I offer, wanting to stick close to her.
I don’t know what it is, but something about her calls out to me, making me want to get to know her more.
“Sure, that would be great.” She nods, beaming a smile up at me.
“Don’t mind me,” Travis states, a hint of laughter in his voice. “I’ll be good all by my lonesome. Maybe I’ll find a woman to spend my time with since you’re all deserting me.”
“Asshole, I’m still here.” Karter snorts, slugging Travis in the arm. “But since you made the comment and I see someone wearing my favorite color, I’m gonna go enjoy the rest of my night.”
I shake my head as Haven giggles. “Come on, let’s go get that drink.”
Nodding, Haven turns, and I follow her to the bar. We find a section and squeeze in. Luckily there’s a stool free, and I offer it up to Haven while I stand sideways, looking at her.
“So, you run the community center?” I ask while we wait for the bartender.
“No, I’m just an employee. I love working there, being around all the kids, and helping them where they’ll allow me to. It’s not easy getting kids to trust a person when they’ve got their guard up against the world.”
I’m astounded by her answer and can appreciate her dedication to what she does.
The bartender finally gets to us, and I order another beer while Haven orders a vodka and cranberry.
I pull a twenty from my wallet, hand it to the bartender, and tell him to keep the change.
Haven and I stay at the bar talking rather than returning to the table. We discuss the different things we like to do, and I’m surprised to find out she’s into snowboarding.
“What’s your favorite place to go boarding?” I ask, completely enthralled by the woman.
“I’ve been to several places, but I think my favorite has to be Big Sky Resort in Montana.”
“Not a bad choice, but I’ve got to go with Jackson Hole out in Wyoming.”
“I’ve been there.” She grins.
“Why don’t you join me tomorrow? We could go boarding?” The words are out before I can stop them, and I find myself wanting nothing more than to take her out boarding. I’m fascinated by this woman, and I want to know more about her.
“That would be great,” she agrees.
We exchange numbers, and I tell her to text me her address. Before I can ask her anything else, though, we’re surrounded, and I inwardly groan at the attention of the women who are asking for pictures and wanting to press up against me. I look to Haven to give her an apologetic look, but she’s nowhere to be found.
Great. I didn’t want her to leave yet. I want to spend time with her, not a bunch of groupies.
Ironic as it may be. I came out looking to get laid and could easily get it from any of these women, but I find myself only wanting one woman, and she’s gone. I hope she’s still up for our date tomorrow.
As quick as I can, I detach the groping women and get out of there. The moment I’m behind the wheel, I pull my phone out and shoot a text off to Haven, letting her know that I’m sorry about what happened and that I can’t wait to go boarding. I also give her a time to expect me to pick her up.
