Olivia touched her mouth. I burped?

No sooner had Olivia dropped the burp question than, hand in hand, Fallon and Trevor approached the group. Squealing in delight, Olivia clamored them both with an overly drunk, overly tight hug. After answering several questions about possibly knocking up Fallon, Trevor sent Olivia and Jude out to the dance floor, telling them to go burn off some alcohol.

Against a gnawing feeling in his gut telling him not to, Gavin allowed Emily to join the group. Fallon was with her and didnt plan on drinking because of an early morning communion, so he felt slightly better. Nonetheless, it didnt sit well with him. With his hands clasped, Gavin leaned his forearms on the railing of the second level. He watched with a hawks eye as Emily made her way out onto the crowed club floor.

I heard what happened between you and Dillon. Trevoralso intently watching the girlsspoke up, and Gavin could hear the weariness in his tone. A couple of guys from the office called and told me about it.

Eyes locked on Emily, Gavin didnt bother turning to look at him. You fucking hid what he did to her from me.

I didnt hide anything, he retorted, adjusting his glasses. I talked with Emily, and she promised she would say something to you if you guys got back together. He clapped his hand over Gavins shoulder. I assumed you already knew.

Jerking away, Gavin shrugged off his hand. He dragged his eyes from Emily and pinned Trevor with a look he was sure told him he was about to get knocked over the railing. You fucking assumed I knew? What the fuck is wrong with you? You came over the day after she moved in with me. That was the first time I saw or spoke to you after we got back from Mexico. You dont think I wouldve said something if I knew?

Come on, man, what did you expect me to do? She promised. I assumed. It was a mistake. Thats all.

The more Trevor talked, the more tossing him over the railing became that much more appealing to Gavin. Yeah. A fucking mistake. What did I expect you to do? You shouldve flown to Playa del Carmen the fucking day it happened. Thats what I expected from a friend Ive known half my life. Someone I consider a brother. Gavin glared at him another second, then focused his attention back on Emily. Watching the woman hed saved from a lifetime filled with nothing more than pain and hurt, he grit his teeth, trying to calm himself down. I love her more than anything. I wouldve come back that day had I known. You shouldve done something. End of fucking story.

Over the ear-blowing music zipping and pounding through the air, Gavin heard the resignation in Trevors sigh. Either way, Gavin wasnt sure the friendship could be salvaged. Hell, he wasnt sure it was worth trying to save at this point. Other than feeling as though he could kill him right there, Gavin felt burned.

Before he could dwell over the torn friendship, Gavin watched Emily and the girls exit the dance floor. Making their way up the stairs, human canvas in tow behind them, they stepped into the lounge area. Gavin flicked his attention one last time in Trevors direction, paying no mind to the impassive look on his face he could tell was for show. Gavin saw thoughts moving behind his eyes, and he didnt give a shit. Emily wrapped her arms around his waist, pulling Gavin from the standoff he was having with his former best friend.

Gavin turned, brushing his fingers through Emilys dampened hair. She smiled, and he was nearly done for. God, between the raging male hormones running rampant through his system and sweat glistening off her body, he couldve eaten her alive right there. Hungry in more ways than one, Gavin pulled her into his mouth. Wanting to drown in everything that made her, he kissed her hard, his body seeking release. He could feel the vibration of her moan dance over his tongue, and fuck if it didnt drive him mad. Have a good time?

I did, Emily breathed, her body tingling. Her skin. Her pulse. Every damn hair on her flesh stood on end. A sizzling, demanding ache started to build between her legs as her eyes stroked from his face to the luscious bump of his Adams apple hidden between the collar of his white button-up shirt. Sighing, she ran her hands across his gray, tailored V-neck sweater, her fingers burning to feel his bare chest. She swallowed. I have to make a quick run to the restroom. Ill be right back. Still holding her, she watched Gavin lift a single brow, his blue eyes slowly fucking her right there. She swallowed again.

He jerked his chin toward the exit. Id like to get out of here when youre done.

The intimate edge in his tone said all she needed to know. It surrounded her, pulling her under like a rolling wave. Legs weak and body limp, Emily nodded. You dont have to ask twice, Mr. Blake.

Good girl. The triumph in his voice pulled her under further, sweetening the surrender to his request. Ill see you back here in a few, Miss Cooper.

Emily turned on her heels and started for the restroom, only to be stopped a few feet away by Olivia. Swaying more than before, she smiled, and Emily couldnt help but giggle. Grabbing Olivias hand, Emily dragged her toward the restroom only to be stopped by Fallon. Sandwiched, Emily linked arms with them and finally made it to the bathroom. After a twenty-minute wait on a long line snaking through a decent amount of the second level, the girls got in and did their business.

Country, Fallon chimed, pulling mascara from her clutch. Looking in the mirror, she swiped it through her lashes. Did Gavin tell you about the argument he and Trevor just had about you?