“Well, I can’t wait to get to know her. I assume Danni is coming too if Beau is. They are about as attached at the hip as we seem to be these days,” I said.
“Yeah,” he said, his brows furrowed.
“What is it?” I asked him, a sudden wave of nervousness taking over me.
He shrugged his shoulders. “I just hope that Beau doesn’t do his usual shit and run away once he’s gotten his fill,” Ryder said. “I like Danni.”
My brows furrowed. “Do you really think he will do that to her? I don’t want to hate him, Ryder. He’s like your brother.”
Ryder shook his head. “Beau isn’t really known to be a one woman man but it should say something that he’s been with Danni for over a week in person and they have been flirting and chatting for over three months and he’s still interested. The longest relationship he’s ever had has been long enough for him to put his dick back in his pants and zip up. Don’t hate on him yet, gorgeous.”
I nodded my head, still uncertain. “I won’t…I just worry about her. She says she’s fine with them just having fun together, but I have known Danni since I was four years old. She’s going to want more down the road whether she wants to admit it or not.”
“They all usually do when it comes to Beau. Why I don’t know because I am way hotter than he is,” he joked, trying to lighten the mood.
I walked to him and wrapped my arms around his waist. “I guess that makes me lucky then, doesn’t it?” I asked, looking up into his blue eyes.
Smiling down at me, he said, “Lucky, huh? How so?”
“I didn’t get the womanizing asshole for once. I got the inked up prince.”
He laughed and hugged me tight. “I wasn’t always a prince, Evie. Trust me, I was more a ‘love them and leave them’ kind of a guy than anyone in the band. Meeting you changed that.”
In spite of the sadness I felt at the loss of my dad, my heart swelled in that moment. “I really hope so, rock star.”
He gave me a quick kiss. “Trust me, Evie, you’re it for me. I love you,” he said, seeming completely sincere. I really hoped he was…I knew my heart couldn’t take another crack before it completely shattered.
“I love you too,” I replied and he smiled at me. He kissed my lips and wasted no time in slipping his tongue into my mouth. I felt electricity down to my fingertips and I moved my arms from around his waist to his neck.
Just as the kiss was getting good Ryder’s phone rang. He groaned and quickly looked at the caller ID. “That’s Kris,” he said, playfully pouting.
I smiled and said, “It’s okay, take your time. I’m going to call Danni and then maybe we can make out until they get here.”
Ryder groaned and shifted his growing erection in his free hand. He placed the phone up to his ear and said, “Hey man, it’s cool if you all come over. Got to go,” and he quickly hung up the phone and lunged at me, making me squeal. “You can talk to Danni when she gets here. I have to get you naked. Now.”
“Do we have enough time?” I said, breathless.
He picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist. “Trust me, gorgeous, there will always be enough time for me to bury myself in you,” he said, and his mouth captured mine as he carried me down the hall to my bedroom.
“Shit, where the hell is my shirt?” Ryder asked, his head moving back and forth. He was true to his word…we really did have time to sneak in some totally hot sex. My head was spinning from how fast he was able to get me off…damn it he was talented.
Pulling my leggings back up, I spotted his tee shirt lying on top of my dresser and I tossed it to him. “Hurry up. They should be here any minute.”
With a sexy smile, he quickly slid into his shirt and crossed my room in two long steps. “You’re fidgeting, gorgeous. What’s wrong? Are you nervous?” he said, wrapping me into his arms and kissing my hair (that was now messed up so I had given up and taken it down) as I smoothed my sweater dress down.
“Well, I don’t want your friends to know we just totally had sex right before they came over to my house,” I said, feeling myself start to blush.
Ryder laughed. “Evie, what do you think Beau and Danni are doing right now?” I smiled a knowing smile at him and he winked at me. “Exactly. Knowing Beau as well as I do he’s probably finger fucking her in the back of the SUV right now,” he said, and I suppressed a smile.
I was about to say something else but before I could I heard someone knocking on the front door. “Okay, it’s show time,” I said and I kissed Ryder’s lips quickly and stepping into a pair of flats before walking out of my room and down the hall. Once I reached the front door I smoothed my sweater dress one more time and opened it.
I smiled as I saw Kris, Jessie, and Jude all standing on my front porch. “Hey everyone,” I said, and motioned for them to come inside. “Come in, it’s cold out there.”
Kris and Jessie both gave me quick kisses on the cheek as they stepped inside. “It’s nice to see you again, Everleigh. Thanks for having us,” Jessie said to me, smiling sympathetically, and I nodded at her.
“Yeah, thanks for letting us chill today. I couldn’t stand another day in that hotel playing ‘Call of Duty’ with this shit head,” Kris said, nodding at Jude.
Jude scoffed. “Whatever dude, you’re just pissed off that we couldn’t play ‘strip Call of Duty’ because Jess showed up. All of this,” he said, sliding his hand playfully down his abs, “is off limits to you now, Big Daddy. Hey Everleigh,” he said, wrapping his big, muscular arm around my shoulders as Kris shook his head and Jessie laughed. “How are you doing today?”
I wound my arm around his waist and gave him a hug. “I’m doing okay, I guess. It’s only been a day.”
“We’ll get you through it, sis,” he said, dropping a kiss to my forehead and giving me a squeeze around the shoulders before releasing me. “It’s too bad you two didn’t come out to the bar last night. That party was fucking killer, dude,” Jude said, bumping fists with Ryder.
“Yeah?” Ryder asked, pulling me close to him. I placed my hand on his abs and lightly gripped his shirt with my fingers. He was so damn sexy. “So how many poor unsuspecting college girls did you nail this time? Did you at least beat your record?” he asked, smirking at him.
“No, the record is still intact but I did have a fucking good time,” he said, wearing a satisfied grin on his face. “It wasn’t the same without my wingman there but I know you’ve got a good girl now so it was just more for me.” Jude smiled at me and ruffled my hair with his hand.
“Record?” I asked, looking at Jude. “Do I even want to know?”
Jude winked at me. “Probably not, but nailing six chicks in the span of four hours isn’t something I can keep to myself.”
My eyes went wide. “Six? Are you joking?”
“I never joke about pussy, baby,” he said, smiling, and Jessie smacked the back of his head.
“Jude! I swear to God I’d die of shock if you ever learn to shut that mouth of yours,” she said, glaring at him like an annoyed sister. “Sorry, Everleigh.”
“It’s okay, Jessie,” I said, smiling at her but still a bit in shock. I knew that Jude was a bit of a slut but that number really surprised me. Including Ryder my list of sexual partners in my life was now at two. Jude probably had two last night alone…maybe more. “At least he had a good time, right?”
Kris interrupted my thoughts. “Well, speaking of a good time, where are the other two lovers? Aren’t they here yet?”
I shook my head. “No, you three are the first ones to get here.”
Jessie grinned. “They should have been here first since they left the hotel before we did,” she said, smiling at Kris.
Ryder looked at me and smiled. “See? I told you,” he said, and I grinned. Despite everyone’s light mood, I was still worried about Danni. I don’t care what she or anyone else said it was obvious that she was already falling hard for Beau and I prayed he wasn’t going to break her heart.
Afte
r everyone took their coats off and I hung them in the closet by the door we went into the living room and sat down. Jude was in the middle of telling a story about taking shots off a girl’s stomach when I heard the front door open.
“Hey, we’re here!” I heard Danni shout.
I scooted away from my spot next to Ryder on the couch and tried to stand. He grabbed my arm and tried to pull me back next to him. “Hey, where are you going?” he asked.
“I was just going to greet Danni and Beau. I’ll be right back,” I said, attempting to stand again but he tugged harder and I fell into his chest.
Smiling that damn sexy smile at me, he called out, “We’re in here!” and I giggled. “I’m sure they can find us,” he said, and kissed my nose and making me giggle. “I love when you do that.”
“Do what?” I asked, looking into his blue eyes and feeling like I was getting lost.
“Giggle,” he said, running his fingers up and down my spine. “It’s nice to see you smile, gorgeous.”
I sighed. “It feels good to smile,” I said, and then I leaned in and kissed his perfect lips. We spend the rest of the afternoon hanging out together in my living room and I had a blast getting to know all the guys and Jessie, who was already becoming a girl I knew I would love forever. Kris was obviously the moral compass of the group and seemed to have his shit together despite being raised by his abusive alcoholic father. Jessie had her own demons from growing up in different foster homes but she’d seemed to rise above it and now was happily engaged to the man she’d loved since childhood. They made a perfect couple.
Despite my worries, Beau was actually a very sweet and charming guy. If women didn’t fall for him on looks alone his personality had them eating out of his hands. What I think I loved about him most was the way he looked when he talked about his younger sister, Sadie. She was only fourteen when the band hit it big and she’d stayed behind in Cincinnati with their mother. Beau’s father was a drug addict that was never around so it had always been up to him to care for Sadie when their mom was out at a bar or wrapped around some man.
Beau was so proud of her…Sadie was already in her senior year of college and was majoring in music production. She’d hoped to eventually be a record producer and maybe produce one of Bad Blooded Rebels albums but I was pretty sure she would have been able to do that without a degree. Beau, however, wasn’t about to let her miss out on getting an education so he told her to apply to her first choice college. When she was accepted (I had a suspicion that he made sure she got in no matter what), he paid for all four years up front and even her living expenses so she wouldn’t need to worry about anything. He may be a total player, but as a brother, Beau Cavanaugh was amazing.
Jude was obviously the clown/party animal of the group and any town they ended up in he found the nearest bar or club looking for a good time. Being a famous bass player in one of the biggest bands in the world made finding a good time an easy thing for him. He wouldn’t have needed his fame to get girls because he was actually a very gorgeous guy.
He had that total bad boy look down with his mohawk, multiple tattoos, and big muscles but what I think got to me was his eyes. His eyes were a light hazel and would change depending on his mood or even what he was wearing. They were very intoxicating and it was easy to see how a girl could be hypnotized by them. Despite his wild personality and addiction to women and partying, deep down he was a very sweet guy and a fierce protector of those he loved. This really was a family and I was honored to have been taken in by these guys with no question.
Chapter 7
Ryder
It was amazing to see how Everleigh had fit so seamlessly into my life…especially after only one week. The guys in the band loved her like a sister and Jessie already had taken a liking to her and Danni as well. If there was any girl in the world someone needed to impress in order to get an in with one of us it was her.
Before we’d all realized it the sun was setting and it was getting dark out. I know I had lost track of time just getting to hang out in a regular house with my friends like a normal person. Ever since I’d met her, Everleigh had given me a sense of normalcy that I was desperately craving. She was so humble and grounded and I loved her so much for that. I hope that being in such a public relationship with me would never change that.
“Dude, we should go out tonight,” Jude said, patting his full stomach. We’d all just finished a big dinner that Everleigh insisted on cooking for us with Danni and Jessie. She’d made meatloaf, homemade mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and buttered rolls. The girl I was going to end up needing to hit the gym hard if she kept cooking like this.
I shook my head at him and he groaned. “No fucking way, man. Everleigh wanted the day to be quiet and the last thing she needs is to be at some sweaty club.”
Everleigh walked across the kitchen toward me and slid a hand around my shoulder. “Hold on, Ryder. That might not be a bad idea,” she said, and I whipped my head around.
“Yes! Awesome! Let’s do this shit!” Jude said loudly, slapping the table with both hands.
“Jude, shut up,” I said to him. I tugged on Everleigh’s arm until she was sitting on my lap. “Evie, I thought you wanted to stay in and hide away from the world for the day,” I said, rubbing her back.
She shrugged. “I know that, but I guess I am starting to get a case of cabin fever myself. Yesterday was one of the few times I left my house all week and I suddenly feel the need to let off some steam.”
I furrowed my brows. “I don’t know,” I said. “It’s only been one day since-”
Everleigh placed a finger to my lips. “Ryder, I promise I’m fine. I want to get out of the house with everyone…maybe not at a busy club but somewhere.”
“We could go to the Red Dog,” Danni suggested.
“Red Dog?” Jude asked.
“It’s a bar that serves food and stuff,” she answered.
Everleigh shook her head. “No, I don’t want to go there.”
“Well, then, what about 7-6-5?” Danni asked. “It’s a fairly new club that opened up on the north end of town and I’ve been dying to go.”
“That place is always busy,” she said, biting her lip, “but I’d actually love to check it out too. Do you think John and his guys can protect us from anyone that wants to mess with you?” Everleigh asked me.
“I’m sure he could, but-”
“Ryder, it’s okay. Really. I haven’t been able to go out in such a long time. Please?” she asked, slightly pouting.
Despite my reservations, I looked into those breathtaking brown eyes and relented. “Okay. Anything you want, gorgeous,” I said, and she wrapped her arms around my neck.
Pulling me into a hug, she whispered into my ear, “Thank you rock star.”
When she pulled back and lightly kissed her lips. “You’re welcome. Love you, gorgeous.”
“Love you too,” she whispered to me and out of the corner of my eye I could see Beau and Jude exchanging amused looks.
“Okay, let’s get ready,” Danni said, smiling and taking Everleigh by the hand. “Since it’s the first time we’ve been out together in forever we need to look hot.”
“Not too hot, baby. Remember, you’re taken,” Beau said, walking to Danni and giving her a light tap on her ass.
She giggled and kissed him on the cheek. “I am, am I? What, are you jealous?”
He cocked an eyebrow at her and pulled her into a full hard tongue swapping kiss. When he pulled away, he said, “I don’t need to be jealous baby.” He swatted her ass one more time before she fell away from him, lips swollen and a love drunk look on her face.
“Come on, ladies, let’s get sexified,” Jessie said, and the three of them walked out of the kitchen toward Everleigh’s bedroom.
I stood up from my chair and got a beer out of the refrigerator. I could feel the guy’s eyes on me as I took a long drink. “What?” I asked, turning to face them.
“So, you dropped the L-word already, huh?” Beau
asked. “Was the sex that good?”
“Knock it off, shit head. I know it seems fast but it’s true. I love her, man,” I said, taking another sip of my beer.
“Believe me, Ryder, it’s not been fast. You have literally mentioned her every single fucking day since the show in Cincy,” Jude said, smiling. “I’m just surprised because that’s something I never thought I’d hear coming from you.”
I shrugged my shoulders. “What can I say? She’s just incredible. She’s not only beautiful on the outside-”
“Oh yeah,” Beau said.
“So hot, dude,” Jude followed.
I rolled my eyes and continued. “She’s amazing inside too. I haven’t known any woman that didn’t want something from me in my life. Even in high school girls were trying to get into my pants.”
“And you totally let them,” Kris said, smiling.
“Well of course I did. What horny teenage boy wouldn’t fuck a girl that begged for it?” I said, shaking my head. “I can’t help how I feel for her. I just hope I don’t fuck this up because I don’t know how I’d get past it if I did. She’s it for me.”
“You won’t. We’ve all seen the change in you since you met her so I think it’s pretty clear that you’re in this for the long haul,” Kris said.
“She’s pretty awesome, man. I’m happy for you,” Jude said, standing up and slapping me on the arm. “Now that you are off the market that means there’s just more pussy for me to plow through.”
I shook my head. “Jesus, was I ever this bad?”
All the guys nodded and Kris said, “Oh yeah, you were way worse.”
I cringed and laughed. “Damn, you could have told me.”
“At the time you probably wouldn’t have listened. Whatever, it doesn’t matter anymore. You’ve got a really sweet and totally fucking hot girl now so that’s what important,” Beau said.
“Yeah, and so do you. Remember that, man, because I don’t want to have to break your legs. Not only do I like Danni but she’s Everleigh’s best friend so if you hurt her I will have to hate you by association. That’s how this girl code shit works,” I said with a laugh.
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