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I’m pretty sure this is something anyone who dates a celebrity or public figure will have to deal with from time to time. It still bothers me a little.
Warrick’s grip tightens on my calves.
Ramsey just laughs. “Yeah, it’s hard to believe she puts up with me. I’ve got a plan to keep her so dick drunk she never realizes how big of a pain in the ass I really am.” He smirks. “Sorry to run, but we’ve got a reservation to get to.”
Warrick walks straight by them without a word as I bury my face in his back.
“Those little legs never stood a chance. Did they, shortcake?” Ramsey jogs to our side, slapping me on the butt.
Fitz appears on my left, but he looks anxious.
I give him a smile. “I really do love this. It’s an awesome date.”
Fitz nods as I try to figure out how to put him at ease.
No one else’s opinion matters.
Not really.
Let them think what they will. If I let those women get to me, then that insecurity could cost me something really good. I’ve noticed there are some people who don’t seem to appreciate the sanctity of other people’s relationships. It’s shitty because they definitely wouldn’t like it if someone did the same to them.
My right hand tightens around Warrick’s neck as I stretch out my left for Fitz. He wraps his fingers in mine, and my impulses hum in delight. He can’t control how other people act, and they’ve done everything right to set me at ease. I’m going to have to toughen up, but in the meantime, there’s no way I’m letting one snarky comment ruin my day.
* * *
We end up at a restaurant that’s kind of fancy. I’m not completely convinced they’ll let us inside, considering we’re all dressed pretty casually, but they usher us directly to a circular booth in a semi-private area.
Ramsey and Fitz have a shoving match when we take our seats.
Fitz scoots in at my side.
Ramsey glances at his brother.
“Not a fucking chance,” Warrick growls, sliding in on my other side.
I catch Ramsey’s gaze as he grumbles his way through sitting on the edge. “Next time.”
“I’ll hold you to that.” Ramsey grins as the hostess lays out menus.
Placing our orders goes smoothly enough, and the guys make easy conversation as I browse through pictures.
I have to buckle down. I need to start the interviews and private photo shoots soon.
“Damn.” Warrick leans close to see the small screen on my camera. “You’ve got incredible skills.”
I almost scoff. Pretty much anyone can get lucky and take an awesome picture. Half the job comes when I clean them up. Actually, maybe more than half.
I shove my hair back with my free hand. “Thank you. I’m not one-hundred-percent where I want to be, but I’m learning a lot as we go.”
“You’re still young.” Warrick tosses his arm around the back of the booth, and I’m drawn to snuggle into his side.
“Now that’s a chance for a perfect picture.” Ramsey holds out a hand for my camera. I carefully offer it to him, and he snaps a few pictures before Fitz makes sure he’s close enough to get in on the photo op. He kisses my cheek as I stare up at Warrick’s handsome face.
It definitely has been a birthday to remember.
* * *
Warrick and I have seriously opposing views on who is in charge of ensuring I eat a healthy and calorie-rich diet. His knees hit mine as he turns even farther into the booth.
