Page 67 of Wylder & the Rising Rockstar
“And he’ssogoing to be the third wheel.” Wylder grinned.
“I only have one rule,” Luke continued. “Keep the romance stuff to your own dates and when it’s time to work, it’s all about the three of us—so no third wheel.” He tapped his chest for emphasis.
Wylder stared at Logan, ignoring Luke and his crazy talk of bands. Logan stared back, not releasing her hand.
“Hey, Luke,” Logan finally interrupted his excited babble.
“Yeah, bro?” Luke slapped his back again.
“Go away. I’d like to kiss my girlfriend now.”
“On it.” Luke turned without missing a beat and went to celebrate with the other performers. Some were already asking him for his autograph.
“Girlfriend?” Wylder tried not to let it show in her voice how anxious that word made her. She was supposed to be cool and collected—she was a rock star—almost. “Are we still doing that relationship thing?”
“Well, there’s a reason I—like your friends—can’t seem to resist you, Wylder Anderson.” He brushed a hand through her short hair, his words echoing the ones Killian had said to her just a few days ago.
“Oh yeah, and what’s that?” She leaned into him. With all the excitement and celebration happening around them, they were in their own little bubble.
“You’re unlike anyone else, Wylds. You’ll do anything for your friends and the people you care about. Even if what they really need might not make you their favorite person at the time.”
“I wanted to tell you where Luke was. It’s just … you were finally happy and stepping out of Luke’s shadow. I didn’t want to be the one to shove you back in there.”
“Hey, Wylds?”
“Yeah?”
“Stop talking.” Logan leaned in, pressing his warm lips against hers. She burrowed into him, relishing the feel of his arms around her. Her hands twined into his hair. This was really happening, they were finally on the same page.
Logan pulled away first but pressed his forehead against hers. “That was pretty epic, wasn’t it?”
“Yeah,” she whispered, her heart beating against his chest.
“I meant the performance, but this is also deliciously epic.” He kissed her again.
“Oh yeah, that was pretty fantastic. But your brother is letting his enthusiasm run away with him.”
“He does that.” Logan grinned. “But what if we run with him this time?”
“Are you serious?” She pulled back to look him in the eye. “What about your stage fright?”
“It’s not fun.” Logan sighed. “But with you and Luke up there with me, I think I could manage it.”
“You’re serious?” Her mouth dropped open.
“I mean, it might not even happen. I don’t know if we could come back from this scandal, but if the opportunity was there, I think I could face it. As long as you were there to help me through those tough moments. You always seem to know when I need to change my focus.”
“I have an idea that might help that.” Luke popped up beside them.
“He’s back.” Wylder rolled her eyes.
“It’s going to be a regular occurrence, I’m afraid.” Logan winced.
“No, listen. Everyone knows the stage is a stressful place for Logan, but with a band like ours—”
“You think he’s given us a name yet?” Wylder grinned.
“He probably has a list of options in his pocket.” Logan returned her grin.
