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“Where in Europe?” she asks, folding her arms over her chest.
“Mainly Paris. I did do a photoshoot in Milan, though, and that was amazing.” Jamie somehow draws the word ‘amazing’ out to a full six syllables.
“What were you modeling?” Gracelyn presses, and I swear I hear my bestie murmur ‘Besidesyour tits’under her breath.
“Perfume. Sunglasses. I did a lingerie shoot.” Jamie pins her eyes on Cam as she mentions the lingerie and Cam shifts uncomfortably.
“Catalog stuff. Nice. Maybe we’ll catch your photos in the Dollar Depot flyer this weekend,” Grace quips and Jamie blanches.
“Hardly, Gracelyn,” Jamie fires back. “You having as much luck in the love department as your bestie here?”
“Fuck off, Jamie,” Gracelyn spats and I interject, taking Grace by the elbow.
“Oh-kay. Have a great night!” I wave at Jamie and the growing crowd, people now fully invested in the catfight between Jamie and Gracelyn. Jamie waggles her fingers, the corners of her lips tipping up into a sly smile, knowing she got under Grace’s skin.
“Bye, Cam!” she trills as we retreat.
We head to the parking lot, Gracelyn cursing Jamie under her breath and stomping her feet the whole way. Cam stays silent as I try to calm Grace down.
“Don’t worry about her, Grace. She’s probably had a rough time or something, we don’t know.”
“Oh, I do know. She’s always been a bitch. Good to see things haven’t changed.”
I pop Gracelyn into her car and we say our good-byes.
“I don’t think I’m up for the boat day, Sloane. Not ifshe’sgoing.” Grace stares at the crowd, her nose scrunched up as if she’s smelling garbage that’s baked out in the blazing sun for a week.
“Fine by me.” Cam shrugs. “I’m pretty beat and could use a rest day.”
“Okay, it’s decided. No to the boat day.”
Truth be told, I’m a little bummed because I would have loved seeing Cam in a swimsuit. But I’d also lovehaving him all to myself—and I’d rather avoid Jamie too. I didn’t like her pawing at Cam, and I definitely didn’t like the snarky tone she took with me and Gracelyn.
“See you kids, later!” Grace waves through the window as she peels out of the lot, dust circling behind her.
“C’mon, Trouble. Let’s get out of here.” Cam grabs my hand and breath hitches in my throat as I sneak a glance at the spot where our fingers join.
The motion’s so easy, so natural—almost instinctual—and I wonder if Cam knows the effect his touch is having on my pounding heart.
CHAPTER 10
CAM
Sloane came to my rescue back there.
Between the crushing crowd of people and Jamie’s touchy-feely hands, I couldn’t wait to escape the bonfire.
I’m already breathing easier the further we get from the lake.
I turn the volume on the radio down, lowering the Red Hot Chili Peppers to a more acceptable decibel level.
“Thanks for the save.” Taking my eyes off the dark road for a split second, I slide to meet her gaze.
“No problem. Those big group things sometimes get overwhelming, ya know?” She smooths her dress down over her lap, the lights from the dash highlighting her high cheekbones.
God, she’s gorgeous.
“I’m kind of hungry and still pretty keyed up. You want to get something to eat? Maybe grab food at The Burger Basket?”
