"Your girlfriend and I had lots of fun while you were in the shower," Rob said.
"What was so much fun?" James said.
"Well, let's see. All sorts of stuff. I think we really hit it off. Especially after I gave her a proper spanking. Oh, and here's your girlfriend's bra back." Rob pulled my bra out from behind the bar and tossed it at James.
Oh God.
James lowered his eyebrows. "I guess you decided to keep being inappropriate?"
"Absolutely. Besides, if I recall correctly, you've stolen a few girlfriends from me."
"That was a long time ago. And you weren't in love with them."
"Love? Really?" asked Rob. "I just assumed it was about the great sex. I thought that was all you really cared about?"
James' body seemed to stiffen slightly. "That was also a long time ago."
"So Penny's bad in bed? I find that very hard to believe."
James laughed. "No. I'd be lying if I said that wasn't part of the reason I fell in love with her."
"James." I lightly pushed on his chest. This conversation was so awkward. They were talking about me like I wasn't there.
"What, it's true." He put his lips to my ear. "You're also amazing on the pool table."
I could feel my face turning red again. "You guys are super immature."
"Said the hot 20 year old." Rob put down his empty beer bottle. "Okay, come on, James. I need to get laid before I steal your girlfriend."
"I'd really rather stay in."
"You're my wingman."
"You two should go. You'll have fun." I smiled up at James.
"Yeah, I don't know." He looked down at me. I knew he was concerned about me. Professor McCarty hitting on me. Me snapping at the reporters. It hadn't exactly been a good day.
"Really. Just don't be super sleazy like your brother."
"Hey! I'm not sleazy. Horny, yes. Sleazy, no. I'll take care of your boyfriend. I won't let him do anything stupid."
"See. You're in good hands."Kind of.I wasn't sure how much I trusted the hands of James' sleazy, horny younger brother. But James needed to blow off some steam. And if there was anything I was sure of, it was that Rob was fun.
"If you're sure you're okay."
"I'm fine. You got me that huge T.V. I think I'll be plenty entertained."
"Awesome. Let's go," Rob said and walked past us.
As soon as Rob was out of the room, James leaned down and kissed me. "I want to stay with you."
"Yeah, me too. But I think maybe a night out with Rob will be good for you."
"I'm sorry that he's so...well, inappropriate."
"I think he's great. I mean, yes, super inappropriate. But I think he's just trying to be funny. I hope. I don't know, I like him. He's nice."
"Nice isn't exactly the word I'd use for him."