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Kevin smiled. “Well, I guess I—”
Joe clapped down on Kevin’s shoulder. “Damn, boy! That was bad ass! This is why I pay you the big bucks.”
“You also pay him to serve drinks, yes?” Percy scowled at Joe. “I’m sure he can perform that duty solo.”
“Hey, hey, don’t worry. I’ll get that drink for you, princess.” Kevin cleared all the dirty glasses from the bar to start a fresh tequila sunrise. He glanced at Joe, who was still hovering. “Thanks for all thehelp, pal.”
“What? Come on.” Joe laughed. “You had it handled. I know you hate it when I ruin the fun.” He dropped his voice low to tease, “Especially when you’re, you know, showing off.”
Not low enough apparently because Percy said, “Ah, so that was for my benefit? I do so love the idea of you flashing feathers to attract me as a mate. I don’t really need that much effort, but it’s sweet.”
“Hey, those guys were dicks and needed to go!” Kevin argued with Joe as he set Percy’s new drink down. He pointed at Percy. “And you, princess, stalked me here. I think I’d already won you over, no feather fluffing required.”
“You say stalking like it’s a bad thing.”
“Oh no, stalking is charming,” Joe teased, bumping Kevin’s shoulder. “Ain’t it, buddy?”
“Yeah, it’s super romantic,” Kevin said dryly.
“Well,” Percy said, “you haven’t dragged me outside to kiss the bricks like those inbred louts. I must be doing all right.”
“You’re not being an obnoxious asshole.” Kevin winked. “Not too much of one, anyway.”
“I happen to think I’m very charming. And it’s not every day I get to bear witness to such a gorgeous strapping young man performing noble heroics.”
“Hey now, you’re making me blush.” Kevin chuckled.
“Yoo-hoo!” a young woman called from the other side of the bar.
Kevin grimaced.
It was that pack of squealing girls again.
“I’ll be right back,” Kevin muttered. “Joe, just shut up.”
“What? Me?” Joe grinned.
Kevin grumbled, attempting to slide on a friendly smile before he was in view of the girls. They shrieked upon his arrival, and they ordered another round of fruity shots. He kept an eye on Percy and Joe, and he was surprised to see them chatting.
He didn’t like that one bit.
He had no idea what Joe might be saying about him. Percy was still smiling at least, so maybe it wasn’t bad.
He passed out the drinks to the girls, receiving a generous tip and two phone numbers. He thanked them and then practically ran back to Percy and Joe. He tucked the cash in his pocket and trashed the phone numbers. “Fuck, they’re like piranhas.”
“Eager for a nibble, are they?” Percy asked sweetly.
“Jesus.” Kevin groaned. “More like a chunk. Turns out you’re not the only one who likes watching me fight.” He dared to turn around, and the girls, who were still watching him, shrieked again. “And that’s my cue. Joe, you care if I duck out a few minutes early?”
“You go right ahead,” Joe said. “I’ll handle your rabid admirers.”
“Thank you. You have yourself a great night.”
“Good night, Kevvy!”
“I’m gonna take Mr. Pearl here home. Make sure he gets there safe and all.”
“Very safe,” Percy agreed.
