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I chuckle, take the tub from her, and bite down on one of the chocolate-covered morsels. "Mmm, almost as sinful. Almost."
"Bitch," Gio says without heat. "I’ve resigned myself to being BFF’s with Steely Dan."
I choke on my next mouthful. "Steely Dan?"
“That’s what I call my vibrator.”
Mira blinks, “I don’t want to be gauche, but I still don’t get it.”
Gio blows out a breath, “Steely Dan is the name of a very famous Seventies rock band who named themselves after an oversized, steam-powered, strap-on dildo in William S. Burroughs' novelNaked Lunch.”
My jaw drops.
Mira’s gaze widens, "Jeez, would have never guessed you’re a closet nerd.”
“You mean, because I am well-groomed and love my designer brands, I shouldn’t have a brain?”
Mira reddens. “Sorry, that was presumptuous of me.”
Gio’s features soften. “You’re good. I quite like disarming people with my”—she points to herself—“looks and fashion-sense, and then I lower the book—I mean, the boom—on them.” She cackles.
“I think I’m developing a serious girl crush on you,” Mira says slowly.
“Aww honey, you’re so good for my ego.” Gio laughs. "By the way, came up with that nickname after a rather intimate session too. Steely Dan has made me come more times than I can count, and faster and harder than any man ever has…and I suspect, ever will."
"Hmm." I contemplate taking another mouthful of the gooey ice-cream.I shouldn’t, should I? Oh, what the hell? Besides, the ice cream is doing what I intended with the brain-freeze settling over me. And if it adds another layer to my plentiful behind, I’m not complaining. And neither will he. Assuming I let him squeeze my flesh. Will I though?
"I’ll take your Steely Dan and raise you my BBF," Mira murmurs.
"You mean BOB don’t you?" Gio tips up her chin.
"Nope, I meant Book Boy Friend." Mira smirks.
"I’ll stay with Battery Operated Boyfriend, thank you very much," Gio retorts.
"BBF’s are superior."
"And imaginary."
"Don’t mock 'em 'til you try 'em." Mira scoffs.
Gio taps her chin. "I could, of course, take on a BBF and tag-team with a BOB."
Mira stares at her. "TBH, when you have a BBF, you don’t need a BOB."
"Next, you’ll be saying you’ve never wanted to try DP." Gio smirks.
Mira looks at her with speculation. "Something you wanna share with us?"
"Don’t mock it 'til you try it. Not that I have… Yet."
Mira and I exchange an amused look.
"You’re such a badass, I can totally believe you need a very special man—or men—to satisfy you," I tease.
She laughs. "Good thing I’m not in the market for one. Happy with my Danny boy, thank you very much. Also, we were talking about Knight and you."
I hunch my shoulders. "Not sure what to make of it. I’m a little pissed at his father for telling me something Knight may have told me in his own time. But also, I can’t be pissed because I’m glad I know. I think he’s doing the right thing, but I wish he’d just told me. We could've found a solution together. I’d have stood by his side. I’d have done anything for him, if he'd only let me. But the man doesn’t want to give me a chance."
