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I chuckle. It’s cute when she gets a little violent. “Do you like it? If you’ve got either of those already, then we can exchange them for something else while we’re in town.”
“I love it, but I also know how much that stuff costs.”
Shit, I didn’t even think that might come off as a flex. “Can we not worry about the price tag and go based on how excited you are to get your hands on those killer accessories?”
She wiggles, pushing up on her knees. “Okay, but only because it feels really tacky and ungrateful to talk about the cost when it’s an amazing gift.” She brushes a quick kiss over my cheek. “But please know you don’t need to spend that kind of money in the future.”
“Noted.” I capture her mouth as the bag crinkles between us. She’s a naughty little thing, flicking her tongue against mine. The kiss turns from frantic to slow and intimately sweet. Not that I’ve had a lot of sweet moments with women. She pulls back, gasping for breath, and I bump my cheek against hers. “Consider this my notice that I want to court you if you’re open to it.”
She blinks at me, tilting her head, and I start to wonder what that look means. A slow smile breaks over her face, and I exhale in relief. “Yeah, I mean, if you’re sure.”
“I’m positive.”
We grin at each other like total weirdos.
Damn. She’s so beautiful, my heart tries to race out of my chest as she smiles.
* * *
We’ve got one final show tonight before we’re off for three days. The label is putting us up in a hotel since it doesn’t make sense for us to fly home for Thanksgiving, only to fly back on Black Friday. No fucking thank you.
The guys get back, and we eat a quick breakfast crammed together in the living room of the bus.
“I’m supposed to be doing candid interviews with everyone,” Tinley says after we’re all finished. She’s fidgeting in her seat, crossing and uncrossing her legs. She shrugs, picking at her fingernail. “I don’t know if I should put it off until after the holiday.”
“It’s your birthday.” War leans forward to study the food left in her takeout box. “You take the day off. That’s what you do.”
Tinley squirms, looking kind of uncomfortable. I cut my gaze to Fitz, but he’s watching her just as intently as I’ve been, so he doesn’t notice my stare.
“Yeah, but I already feel like I’m way behind on everything I have to tackle. It’s really important I don’t mess this up.” Her entire body bounces as she fidgets. “Then there’s the fact we’ll be off for days during Thanksgiving. Also—” She’s talking a mile a minute, but she freezes when Fitz leans over and squeezes her thigh.
“Did you take your meds this morning?” he asks in a tender tone.
Her head tilts as she blinks.
I recognize that look.
I note that face means she’s thinking something through.
“No, I think I forgot,” she finally says.
Fitz pats her leg and nods to the hallway. “You’re probably due for some hydration, anyway.”
“Yeah.” Tinley pushes herself up, heading for the bathroom.
“What was that about?” War asks once the door closes.
“She forgets to take her meds sometimes.” Fitz shrugs. “It’s always best to double check and give her a reminder. Also, if you haven’t seen her drink any water in four hours.”
I frown, shoving my take-out container on the overfull coffee table.
“Has anyone seen an orange bottle with my name on it?” Tinley asks, popping out of the bathroom. She heads to the kitchenette, grabbing a bottle of water out of the fridge before taking some kind of medication that she has cupped in her hand. “I always leave them in the medicine cabinet, but one is there and the other isn’t. I don’t understand. I always put it back. I’m sure I did. If it’s in your way, then I can keep it in my drawer. It’s really not a big deal, but I just don’t get it. It was there yesterday morning.”
I blink. That was a whole lot of words all at once.
Warrick’s eyes meet mine as his jaw clenches. “What kind of medication?”
“My ADHD meds. I didn’t lose it.” Her tone is a little defensive. “My birth control is still there.” Her head shakes. “I’ll check my purse.”
