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“I’m sure they know you’re in excellent hands—I’m even CPR certified.”
I hide my laughter by taking a long pull of my beer.Is being CPR certified something women look for these days?I can see all the Tinder profiles saying “seeking a tall, dark, and handsome man looking for love—oh, and he must be CPR certified.”
“How about I go first, and I’ll show you how it’s done?”
“After you.” A wicked smile tips on my lips, and I extend my hand, giving him the floor. Well, if nothing more for this evening, it will at least be a little fun kicking his ass and wiping the floor with him.
Chapter 14
Cooper
TrippfuckingBriggs.
What the hell is she doing with him?
When I saw them in the school parking lot earlier this week, I had assumed it was just friendly chatter. But now she’s out on a Friday night with him, clearly on a fucking date?
I look over to see Austin pocketing his phone with one last glance over toward the dartboards, where Riley disappeared to with Tripp not too long ago.
“Everything alright over there?” I scowl.
Austin gives a glare that screamsdon’t get involved.Like fuck I will listen. My eyes had landed on her the moment she walked in with that douchebag by her side. It took everything I had to not storm over there when he leaned down to kiss her cheek.
Austin and I haven’t spoken much since our first two interactions, so when he texted asking if I wanted to get together for a drink, I took it as a peace offering. It’s not like I had anything else better to do. My parents had gone out, and I was home alone, surfing Netflix for another show to go on a bender on.
I try to focus on the current conversation, but my gaze keeps slipping to where they are playing a game of darts.
Tripp steps up behind Riley till there is no space between them. His hands are all over her as he shows her the proper stance for throwing a dart.
What the fuck, dickhead?I can fucking see she’s uncomfortable all the way from here. How the hell can’t he?
My blood is boiling, and pain radiates in my jaw from the clenching of my teeth.
“So, Cooper, is Ace Sullivan as hot in person as he is on TV?” Jessieasks with her chin propped up on her fist, and I swear there are heart emojis in her eyes.
Max chokes on his beer at his girlfriend’s comment. I still can’t believe that while I was gone, Max Cole and Jessie Hall got together. No offense, but those two are the last two people I ever expected to get together.
“Jesus, babe.” He shakes his head. “Keep it in your pants, will ya?”
“What?” she shrieks. “I’m just asking. You know I still love you and only want your dick. But don’t act like you wouldn’t pass up a night with him, too.”
My brows raise to my hairline. I’m not sure how this conversation veered way off course. I have no clue if she’s just teasing him or not. Either way, I can’t wait to tell Ace that he has a fan club here.
“You are some kinky motherfuckers,” Kaden laughs and tries to bring conversation away from Max’s dick.
Once again, my eyes drift over to the corner. Tripp and Riley are now sitting at the high-top table chatting.
“I’ll be right back.” I slip out of the booth and head to the restroom.
Pressing my hands on the counter, I let out a harsh breath.
Get your shit together, Cooper.
Is this how it’s going to be from now on? I’m just supposed to stand back and watch her parade around town with men who aren’t me? I know I did this. I let her go, but of all the people she has to go out with, it had to be Tripp fucking Briggs.
I push off the counter and swing my arms, throwing a punch in the air, wishing that it was really Tripp’s face and narrowly missing the mirror.
A knock on the door halts my tantrum.
