Page 30 of Crazy for You
Colton watched me intently as Amanda pressed her tits against his arm.
It was time to get the hell out of Dodge. I didn’t want to witness Amanda fawning over Colton like a horse in heat. Otherwise, the way I was feeling, powerful and free, my fist might land in her face. I wasn’t ready to show Colton how jealous I was. I wasn’t ready to make an ass out of myself, either. I was there to have a good time, not cause trouble.
I skirted my chair, digging my sandal-covered feet in the soft sand. I was about to breeze by Amanda when she stuck out her foot. My cup flew out of my hand as I landed face-first in the sand.
Laughter ensued from all around.
Georgia helped me up. “Don’t engage.”
I spit out sand as Georgia cleaned the rest off of me. When I finally managed to get most of the tiny pebbles out of my mouth, I spun around inelegantly. Once I had my bearings, I pushed Amanda, unleashing all my pent-up anger and jealousy on her.
She fell with anoomph, her face twisting with fury.
I flared my nostrils. “Try that again and I’ll toss you in the ocean.” So much for not causing trouble.
Before she climbed to her feet, Colton stepped in front of me, raising his hands and shaking his head.
I laughed at him before I sneered. “Get out of my way.”
“Yeah,” Georgia said.
Grady hurried over like security ready to break up the brawl—or maybe add fuel to the fire, given the grin he wore. “Lawson, what happened to you?” Then he busted out laughing. “There’s a crab crawling in your hair.”
I snapped at Grady like an alligator chomping on its victim. I could feel the critter tickling my head, but I wasn’t afraid of a sand crab.
Mia plucked the energetic crustacean out of my hair. “There. All gone.”
I craned my neck up at Colton. “Get out of my way.” I wasn’t sure if he was protecting Amanda or me. My guess was Amanda, and that only made my stomach churn.
Amanda poked her head around Colton. “You’ll never get your hands on him.”
“Good. I don’t want him, anyway.”Liar. Liar. Liar.
No fucking reaction from Colton. Not one ounce of emotion on his face.
It figured. I wanted to scream. He’d had that same look when I saw him leaning against his truck, staring up at my window. It was unnerving and downright irritating. At least with someone like Grady, I could see when I pissed him off and knew how to prepare.
Whatever.Carefully, I did another turn on my heel, hoping I didn’t fall and make an ass out of myself.That ship has sailed, girl.
Georgia hooked her arm in mine before she tossed a look over her shoulder. “Colton is burning a hole in your back.”
“Let him.” For the moment, I didn’t care. However, when Monday rolled around, I was sure I would be the brunt of the rumor mill at school, and Colton would look at me like a pathetic, foolish girl.
Mia came up to my other side, handing me the vodka. “Your performance deserves a toast.”
I busted out laughing, taking the bottle from her. “Let’s dance.” I wanted to forget the incident, forget Colton, forget that Amanda was sleeping with Colton, and forget how jealous I was of her for that.
The three of us joined a group of girls who were dancing and letting loose.
“We Are Love” by Don Diablo belted out of the speakers.
As we passed around the vodka, my muscles began to loosen. I didn’t know what the next day would bring, so it was time to enjoy myself.
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Ijolted upright, my head spinning like a merry-go-round on steroids. I grabbed my temples, wincing and moaning.
Where the heck am I?I blinked several times to orient myself. The opulent room with light-blue walls, expensive watercolor art, and luxurious furniture was definitely not my room.
