Page 86 of Game Night: Truth or Dare

I had to hold back a laugh at that because Angie always came on like a vulture with her eye on the carcass. She had no shame whatsoever and rarely gave up. I'd seen many an unsuspecting guy end up hiding from her. Not that she was bad looking, she just had no sense of boundaries.

Case in point, she squeezed herself in between Brady and Jonas so that she could cuddle his arm like he was her long-time boyfriend.

He pursed his lips but remained seated while everyone shuffled around to face each other.

"What's happening?" I asked.

"Truth or Dare!" Celeste shouted excitedly.

Me and Charles both groaned, having missed what was happening.

"We're not fifteen anymore," I argued. "We don't need an excuse to make out with someone."

"I beg to differ!" Celeste shouted, grinning. "Peter, I dare you to make out with me!"

"You can't just take the first turn!" I argued, and the group started to squabble over who would go first.

Finally, a rock, papers, scissors tournament had one of the guys, Jamie, going first and asking Brady if he was gay. Lame, but Brady handled it well.

"Only for Tom Holland," he said with a straight face. "Celeste, truth or dare?"

"Dare," she said at once.

"I dare you to..." he thought for a moment. "Flash the apartments out there."

She stood up, swaying and giggling her way to the window, then went out of her way to open it.

"Everyone look here!" she shouted and then lifted her top, standing there for far too long while we laughed.

"That's enough, babe," Angie finally said. "Get your drunk ass back here."

She pulled her shirt down and returned to her spot before swiveling her gaze directly over to me.

"Peter! I dare you to kiss me!"

"I choose truth," I said, and everyone laughed while she pouted.

"Fine," she sighed. "Have you ever hooked up with anyone in the room?"

I instantly regretted my choice, forcing myself not to look over at Angie. Remembering that messy night two years ago was bad at the best of times, especially since we'd agreed to keep it a secret.

At the way I froze, a series of ‘Ooooohs’ filled the room.

"I meant dare," I said weakly, face hot as I crawled across the floor to where Celeste was sitting.

"But now I wanna know!" she pouted just before I pressed our lips together.

She hadn't said a time limit, but I gave her a good, long kiss, tongue and all, just so she wouldn't make me do it again.

I didn't look at anyone when I pulled back, not even at Celeste, who fanned herself dramatically.

"Damn," she breathed. "Remind me to dare you to do that again."

I shook my head, kind of wanting to hide. I didn't like that kind of attention. I didn't know how some people liked to have sex in front of others. I would probably die from embarrassment if I did that. Even that innocent enough kiss made me feel like I was being wild.

When I glanced up, it took me a minute to realize why everyone was looking at me. Everyone but Jonas. He had his gaze fixed on his lap and his lips were turned down in a frown.

And maybe I just wanted to torture him today, because his name slipped out of my lips without thinking.

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