Page 73 of Starry Skies, Stolen Kisses, and My Best Friend's Brother

She nods and then extracts herself from my lap.“We should go inside before my dad shows up.”

“I’m heading to the office for a bit.I have a few things I need to catch up on.”

I make sure no one is looking.Then I give her a quick kiss.Her face flushes, but she smiles.

TWENTY-SIX

The Week Before Las Vegas

Abi, Seth, and Mae

Abi: Who’s ready for Vegas baby?!

Mae: Nope.Not even close.Too much to do.

Seth: We should bring Levi so he can meet his raving fans.

Abi: No way.As soon as he finds out, he’s going to put an end to it.Those raving fans need more.

Mae and Seth

Seth: You know.I keep expecting you to turn up here after midnight and you never do.

Mae: Because you sent me a message three days ago explaining exactly what will happen.In very explicit detail.And maybe I’m too embarrassed.

Seth: What do you have to be embarrassed about?

Mae: Because…ugh…I’m not explaining it to you.

Seth: If you’re not ready for that, just say the word.I still want you to come over.We could just kiss, you know.I miss kissing you.

Mae: *Looks at clock.* It’s only 10:30.I’m on my way.For just kissing though.I’ll leave before midnight.

Seth: And if you don’t?

Mae: You’ll know I want what you promised in your message.

All the brothers plus Abi

Levi: All the bidets are finally installed.Do people really use those things?

Seth: Try it.You have no idea what you’re missing.

Ethan: I really didn’t want to know that about you.That’s imagery I cannot get out of my head.

Noah: Seth’s right.They are amazing.

Ethan: Again, TMI.

Mark: How many people are going to be here for the hideaway weekend?And are they all going to be divas?

Isaac: $20 says they all try to sleep with Levi.

Levi: That bride went after you first.I was just leftovers.My money’s on you.

Noah: No way.They’re going to get one look at Ethan’s man bun and tats and go after him.

Seth: You know, we could do a date auction with all of you.I bet we could raise a few grand that way.Thanks for the idea.Be ready Friday night.Shirts optional.

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