Page 39 of Mark Us Little Bear
I enter our apartment, hearing voices in the living room. “I may have told Piper you’re hosting a fashion show and she’s invited.” My mouth blurts as I lock the door.
“Ohh,” Amber nods excitedly, wearing one of Ronnie’s hoodies, “I can do that.”
“Please do, I can’t let a fourteen-year-old down.” I lift the bag in my hand on top of the counter. “What movie did you choose?” I pull out our ice cream pints and line them on the island. Before I turn back to the counter, I catch Ronnie’s smile from across the room and my cheeks heat up so I wink at him as a distraction.
Trailers play on the screen while he finishes writing something on his laptop and Teddy barks at him to get his attention. When he doesn’t, he goes to his bed in the corner and tosses himself on it—half of his body is on the bed, and half on the floor, little legs spread to the sides.
I chuckle as I watch his eyes move from side to side, waiting for someone to notice him.
“We chose to watchHalloween Ends,“ Amber replies, a sly grin on her face.
My face instantly scrunches, reflecting my disapproval. “I don’t like horror movies.”
“Want us to hold your hands?” Ronnie suggests as he walks to the kitchen with his hands in his pockets.
“Yes, please. I love horror movies for that particular reason.” I toss the Skittles box I got for him into his stomach and his hands swiftly catch it in time. “How was your shift today at the club?” I ask Amber.
“I enjoyed it, plus, I got to see Ronnie running around half a day in his super sexy formal wear.”
Oh yeah, I know the feeling.
“My eyes were blessed, the customers less.” She laughs devilishly. “Nah, I’m joking. I aced it.”
“I had a few business meetings for future events at the club but had to keep an eye on my new employee. She did great by the way.”
Keep rubbing that in my face,I wish he would.
“Thanks. At first, I was nervous but an hour later I started running jokes with Lisa and the customers.” She shrugs. “It was pretty cool.”
“Tomorrow we’re working together.” I stare them both down. “They won’t be able to handle so many eye candies in one shift. That’s so cruel,we’re monsters.“ I snort a laugh.
Ronnie props his elbows against the counter and leans forward. “Thatwill be the hardest shiftwhen I know your fantasies you dirty fuckers.”
“Omg, on top of the bar,” Amber hisses, “Damn that would behot.”
“In my office,” Ronnie continues with a smirk.
They both stare at me since it circled back to my horny ass. “In the tattoo shop, on the bed, while I tattoo one of you. Orboth…”
“We have so many new ideas…” Amber looks between us with a raised eyebrow, insinuating what is already plaguing ourbrains. “By the way, we can play on your PS5 instead, but be warned, I’m gonna kick your ass.”
“Oh, yeah?” Ronnie gazes at her. “Game on.”
“Off-topic,” I start, “I wanted to ask you something. Both of you. How does a week’s trip to Staten Island sound?”
“Like something I need.” Ronnie immediately replies, tearing the box open and shoving a few candies in his mouth.
“You want us to meet your family?” Amber questions, her eyes are saying yes but the way her fingers drum restlessly on top of the counter suggests otherwise.
“Our families. Mine and yours. We can go between them all week and make the most of this trip. I think it’ll do us some good being away from the city and get to know each other more.”
“Okay,” she quickly agrees yet her voice comes off a little pitchy and panicky, “Can we bring Teddy?” A support animal to the rescue. I smile as a little, mischievous smirk pops on her face and I wonder what that is about.
“Of course, he is coming with us,” I say and he dashes toward my hands as I bend down to pick him up. “We’re not leaving you here.” I pepper him with kisses.
“Good, because I never left him alone for too long. What am I going to do about the club? I still have a shortage of employees?” Ronnie sighs in frustration, dragging his hand over his face.
Silence passes as we all try to think of a solution.
