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I press a kiss on Cara’s forehead then move away, tuning back to the conversations going on around us.
“What was that for, shortcake?” I ask and she shrugs, shooting me a wink.
“You looked like you needed a hug. Plus I have months stored up to use.”
I chuckle because she’s seriously too cute sometimes. I regret never making her mine. Maybe if I had, Harry and my mom wouldn’t have gotten together. But then that makes me feel like a dick because my mom has never been happier and she deserves the world. Fucking catch twenty two.
“I did need that. Just don’t tell the guys,” I say, and she laughs.
“Always Memph. Your secrets are always safe with me.” She bites her lip and looks away. I know she’s being truthful but the heat shining in her eyes has me confused. I go to reply but Mikey interrupts, coming over and smacking me on the shoulder.
“This tour is going to be a blast.” He has the biggest grin on his face, and I try to hold back my snarl. I can tell from here he has a crush on Cara. Not that I can blame him, but I’ve told all the assholes here she's off limits.
“Carson, sit for a sec, the guys and I have been working on a song, maybe you can help. We’re stuck on the ending. Memphis never shuts up about how amazing a songwriter you are.” He goes on but Cara looks my way, her cheeks blushing an adorable shade of pink. I step closer and whisper in her ear, ignoring the shiver my breath on her neck caused.
“It’s true, shortcake. You’re my muse.”
She takes a shaky breath in and smiles towards Mikey, before following him to the loveseat. She sits down in a poof of pink, and I can’t stop my imagination from running wild. She's no longer that knobbly kneed girl with pigtails and braces, who could out eat me and throw a perfect spiral. She’s drop dead gorgeous inside and out. Her beauty inside rivals the angel sitting before me.
I lean against the wall beside her as Mikey and Jameson strum the tune we’ve been perfecting for weeks. Mikey gives me a nod and I start the first line, closing my eyes and getting into the melody. When a soft falsetto joins, quietly harmonizing with me on the chorus, I open my eyes lost in the blue blue sky. I’m so screwed. I stumble on the next verse and Cara smiles. Mikey and Jameson stare at us, no longer playing. When did they stop?
Mikey has a huge smile on his face, and Jameson won’t stop glancing between the both of us.
Cara turns toward them and holds her hand out, “May I?” Mikey hands his guitar over and she attempts to hold it, but the dress is getting in the way.
“Ugh, damn princess dresses,” she grunts and I laugh loudly, making her jump and give me a glare. I shake my head and wave for her to continue. She places her perfect fingers on the neck then starts to slowly strum while humming.
You take my hand and pull me to the ground
I sit beside you and listen to the sound
It’s just us no one else around
You smile my way and I’m gone
Being with you has never felt wrong
Baby I’m right where I belong
The blue in your eyes pulls me in
The press of your lips against my skin
This is the spot our love begins
I hold you close memorizing your face
Lost in your loving embrace
Nerves and fears gone without a trace
The sky is dark but your light shines
Our hearts wrapped together with twine
I thank the stars that you’re mine
She ends with a smile on her face, and if she were mine, I would be kissing the shit out of her.
