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Before Sofi knew it they were at the ax-throwing place, Billy behind the counter winking because Sofi was finally there with someone other than Austin.
“Watch out for this one. She’s an ace,” Billy said as Bash ordered their equipment and got their lane assignment.
“An ace, huh?” Bash said as he turned to Sofi. “Nice.”
He seemed not in the least intimidated that she might be better at this than he was. Another positive for Bash.
They walked down to their assigned throwing spot as Bash teased, “I was kind of hoping to be able to get a little closer to you by showing you technique, but it looks like you might be the one teaching me.”
Sofi laughed, not hating the idea of getting close to Bash.
Through her laughter she heard a voice she’d been hoping to get out of her head. At least for the remainder of that evening.
“No,” Sofi whispered as she noticed a group of guys coming down the walkway toward them. Her heart dropped as they stopped at the target just next to the one Sofi and Bash had been assigned.
She thought for sure she’d be free of him for this date. There was no need. Tía knew this guy. He’d been vetted. The only reason Austin followed her on dates was to make sure she was safe. She was safe. He could leave.
Unless this was a coincidence. Austin really did like ax throwing.
But then she saw Austin pump his eyebrows once and Sofi knew.
“Sof, introduce us to the date,” Austin said as he flung a possessive arm over Sofi’s shoulders.
She was going to kill him. And then make him marry her because no one else would, thanks to him. Maybe not in that order.
“That’s okay,” Sofi said as she shrugged Austin’s arm off and gave him a not-so-gentle shove back toward his target.
Yes, they were next to one another, but he didn’t have to be this close.
“Ex-boyfriend?” Bash asked quietly as Austin, Memphis, and Joey began to yell over one another about each of their ax-throwing prowess.
Didn’t Sofi wish. Then maybe she’d have Austin out of her system. Because as much as she was annoyed, her heart couldn’t help rejoicing that he was there.
“Best friend. Overprotective best friend,” Sofi replied as she picked up her ax and held it over her head. She let it go with all of her might, throwing it right at the center of the target. Bash let out a slow whistle.
“Youarean ace. And if I was your best friend, I’d be worried for my head.”
Sofi grinned up at Bash.
“And maybe a little worried for mine if I mess this night up,” Bash added.
Sofi laughed.
From the corner of her eye she saw Austin turn in her direction before his eyes narrowed on Bash.
“Have you done this before?” Sofi asked Bash, trying to ignore Austin.
Bash shook his head. “But I’m always up for new experiences.”
Sofi liked that too. Bash was pretty dang awesome.
Bash took his ax and lifted it over his head like Sofi had before letting it sail through the air. It sliced through the air before falling with a thud on the ground right in front of the target.
Sofi heard laughter burst from Austin’s direction and realized Bash was right. Austin had better watch his pretty head because Sofi was about to lose it.
Bash joined in Austin’s laughter as he shook his head. “Man, maybe I should have practiced at least once before coming on this date with a pro.”
He didn’t seem ashamed, just jovially amused.
