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“They’re sold out,” I say.
“Oh my God.” She gestures to the others. “Do you hear that? Jesse here’s a rock star.”
I chuckle softly. “I wouldn’t go that far.”
“Are you kidding me? If you’re opening for Emerald Phoe—”
“Ladies and gentlemen,” a voice over the speaker says, “please take a look at your monitors for our safety video.”
Thank God. I stick my AirPods in my ears and glue my gaze to the monitor on the back of the seat in front of me.
Headphones. The universal symbol forleave me alone.
I hope Lexi and her friends understand that.
The plane begins taxiing toward the runway as the video begins.
I close my eyes.
This is a new form of hell.
Chapter Nineteen
Brianna
I couldn’t help noticing at the gate that Jesse’snotwearing his belt buckle.
I also couldn’t help noticing that Jake and Cage are here in first class with us.
And Jesse’s not.
Maddie and I are next to each other, and these are cushy seats. A menu is in the pocket, detailing our dinner and breakfast choices plus specialty cocktails.
No Peach Street bourbon, but I’ll make do.
Maddie has a smile on her face, a giddy smile. I’m happy. Happy that I could do this for her.
“Are you reading this cocktail menu, Bree?” She giggles. “Mile-high margarita, aviator’s old-fashioned, winged sunset. That one sounds delish. Rum with passionfruit and pineapple juices. Or maybe the first-class fizz. This is the only time I’ll be in first class. I want the whole experience!”
I smile. I’ll be having Buffalo Trace. Fruity cocktails don’t do much for me, but Donny will be in his element with the mile-high margarita. This will be a trip we’ll all remember.
Not for the reasons I want to remember it—meaning Jesse and me—but it will still be wonderful. I’ll be with my brother for the first couple of weeks, and then with Brock and Maddie for the rest.
I may not even go to any of the concerts.
Except I already know I will. Brock and Maddie will go, so I’ll go too. We have front-row seats reserved for all of them.
And I love Dragonlock, and I love Emerald Phoenix.
So why would I not go?
Just because I have to watch the man I’ve been infatuated with for the last eight years of my life sing on stage with his sister, make beautiful music that speaks to my heart?
Not a problem, right?
The plane increases its speed, ready for takeoff.
I turn to Maddie and smile. “Here we go!”
