Chapter 58
He leans in, just a little.
My heart slams against my ribs.
And then-
A massive wave crashes over us, knocking us both underwater.
We resurface at the same time, gasping.
Lacey cackles from her float. “Oh my god, you two are the worst.”
Liam groans, running a hand through his wet hair. I try very hard not to stare at the way his muscles move.
I fail.
Lacey sees everything.
“You were so close to kissing,” she singsongs. “I swear, I felt the tension from here.”
My face burns. “Lacey-”
Liam, the absolute menace, just smirks. “Didn’t hear you complaining.”
“Can you blame me?” She grins. “Two insanely hot people. making out. That’s enough jack off material for today.”
“Oh my- I’ll pretend I did not just hear that!” I scriek, then I whip
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around and narrow my eyes at Liam. “You’re insufferable.”
“And yet―” He leans in again, way too close, voice dropping. “You’re still standing right here.”
I hate him.
I hate him so much.
And I really, really don’t want to leave.
I try not to think deeply about why. It’s fake. He’s just putting up a show, there’s a crowd here that needs convincing.
It isn’t until the thought slams into me I look around and see we do have a crowd. That I never noticed because I was so caught up with Liam.
A pair of girls are huddled into a corner and they can’t make it
any more obvious who they’re talking about.
I shiver, suddenly wondering if they saw the article or they’re just as convinced by Liam’s acting as I am.
Then I look at Lacey and frown. Did she see the article too? She‘ s acting so normal, so maybe not.
“Still here with me?” Liam questions.
“Yup. Was just thinking.”
“Seriously? That’s unlike you.”
“Ha–fucking–ha.”
Liam shows me his dimples and I feel my entire being heat up.
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“You’re turning into a mini me, princess.”
“No, I’m not.”
“Of course you aren’t.” I click my tongue in annoyance and turn my head away with a hmph!
Liam tilts his head, watching me like I’m something to figure out. I hate when he does that. It makes me feel like my thoughts aren’t as subtle as I think they are.
“You’re staring,” I point out.
“You’re blushing,” he counters.
I scoff. “It’s the sun.”
His lips twitch. “Sure it is.”
I don’t even get the chance to defend myself when Céline makes an appearance. Her cheeks are flushed.
I delude myself it’s from the alcohol.
Behind her a familiar looking man walks in with a gorgeous girl. Her hair is dyed hot pink and she has piercings everywhere. I smile. They’re all equally ruffled and flustered. It really doesn’t take a genius to put two and two together.
“Alright, everyone!” Pink hair yells excitedly, hanging off her boyfriend’s arm while swaying as if buzzed. They both smile at each other, before she continues. “The to–be weds are finally here! Now the real fun can start!”
Behind her, Zane and Becca walk with their arms linked.
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I look away quickly.
Becca laughs softly, but it sounds sad. For some reason, I can feel her eyes on me. “You’re more excited about this than I am, Tonia.”
Her boyfriend plants a soft kiss on Tonia’s head. “She’s just a bit buzzed.”
“But she’s completely right!” Céline quips up, she’s at the side of the pull, squatting in front of a Lacey that makes no attempt to leave her float. “It’s our second official day on cruise. We should do something fun.”
“There were plans for secrets and shots.” Some blonde adds.
“I’d rather not ruin my marriage, thank you very much.” A man l‘ m certain I’ve seen on screen before speaks and the stunning brunette next to him frowns.
“What the fuck is that supposed to mean?”
“The game hasn’t even been decided on and his marriage is already in danger.” Liam mumbles. I laugh quietly as we both get out of the pool. Seeing we betrayed her, Lacey flips Liam the bird and he laughs.
“I say we do body shots!” Lacey calls out, with the way her eyes are twinkling, it’s obviously her version of revenge.
I snort. “You don’t have plans of ever getting out and you’re offering suggestions?”
“Actually,” I turn to see who’s speaking, and it’s Becca. Her stormy eyes are locked with mine, but there’s no resentment. All
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I see is frustration, “I think that’s a wonderful idea. Let’s do body shots. Anyone who doesn’t want to can play the first round at shots roulette tomorrow.”
Everyone, Lacey included, gets out of the pool.
The music pulses through the air, the energy in the room electric. Laughter and cheers surround us as guests take turns playing the body shots game.
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