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‘I love you too.’
When they kiss the cheering increases in volume until Shane shouts above the noise. ‘If my brother can tear himself away from the lovely Chloe, he may do his party piece for us.’
As people clear some space on the couches, Tate carries Chloe to the edge of the room and sets her back on her feet. ‘Okay, so this is the plan. I do a few songs. We give everyone a couple of cases of drink and call the minibus to take them home. You get naked and I show you exactly how much I missed you. Twice. Maybe three times. Probably best not to over promise, it’s been a long day. I’ll go for twice.’
She leans back against him, slipping her hand between them and discreetly rubs him through his jeans. ‘Interesting proposition, Mr. Archer.’
‘If you keep that up I might only manage once. Also, don’t move for a few minutes. I’m kind of indecent.’
‘You feel kind of indecent.’
‘Hey lover boy! We’re waiting!’
‘I’m coming!’ He turns back to her and rests his head against her forehead. ‘Next time we’re hiring a DJ.’
She reaches up and kisses him. ‘You know you love performing so don’t even go there.’
‘I know I love you.’ When she blushes and smiles at him he can’t help but grin like a lovestruck teenager. He runs his thumb along her lips. ‘I’m yours, Chloe. Always will be. You know that, right?’
‘And I’m yours, Tate.’ She looks around him into the living room and sighs. ‘Unfortunately, I have to share you right now. There’s going to be a riot if you don’t get that incredible ass of yours in there. Your adoring public is waiting.’
‘Fine. You coming too?’
‘I’ll just grab us a couple of drinks. Oh and Tate?’ He stops in the middle of the living room and looks at her. ‘I fully expect three.’
He frowns, not having a clue what she’s talking about. She points to the stairs and he understands.
‘Whatever you want.’ He winks and takes a seat on the armchair. He picks up his guitar as Chloe settles on the arm beside him, one hand on his shoulder as he begins to play.
Epilogue
Gregg is in pain. Nota physical pain... although it feels like he’s gone a few rounds with someone. This pain is deeper, like it’s a part of him. It’s been with him for so long he can’t remember what it’s like to live without it.
The party is still in full swing behind him. He has to hand it to Chloe. She certainly knows how to put on a party. If someone had told him a few months ago that he’d be attending a Christmas bash at Tate’s house he quite possibly would have pissed himself laughing. But that’s what she did to Tate. Helped to bring him out from all the darkness. And he’s so fucking grateful for that.
He’s genuinely happy for Tate and Chloe. A year ago he thought he’d be saying goodbye to his friend for good. Now he’s got himself a solid career and a beautiful woman to share his life with.
