Page 77 of Melt His Heart

“You know who the better choice is, Julian,” Kelly sticks out her tongue at him, making me laugh.

“How’s Sara?” She grins.

“Kelly, don’t even,” Carson replies, rolling his eyes.

“Damn, I’m just asking, don’t get a tude with me.” Kelly laughs.

“Text her yourself, I know you and her talk.”

“You’re so mad, Carson.” She shakes her head and turns to me, “Look how grumpy your man gets by a simple question.” I can’t help but laugh because he does look very annoyed right now.

They’re quite the duo. I watch as they bicker back and forth a bit. So, this is what it’s like to have someone who’s known you all your life.

We all make our way back onto the dance floor, the music is so intoxicating, and I feel so free as I sway my body. Kelly pulls me away from Carson, and I giggle as she grinds her body against me. She’s so stunning, the lights dance across her brown skin, her curly hair cascades around her face so beautifully as she dances. I’m sandwiched in between the two of them for a while before Avery joins us again on the floor.

“Couldn’t find a lay?” Carson chuckles.

“Shut the fuck up.” He laughs, pushing him a little.

“May I?” Avery asks me, holding his hand out, and I turn to see Carson rolling his eyes.

“Sure,” I reply.

It’s time to get my revenge.

I give him a lopsided grin before he pulls me in for a dance. Avery wraps his arms around my waist, and we sway to the music. I turn my body away from him to face Carson.

“Enjoying yourself?” He growls in my ear, Avery still at my back.

“Yes, thank you for asking.” I giggle.

“You’re something else.” He laughs, shaking his head at me.

“Damn your ex and the boy you’re chasing getting sweaty and hot on the dance floor is kind of sexy.” Kelly laughs, dancing against Carson’s side.

“Yeah, it’s actually really turning me on just to let you know.” He smirks, and I roll my eyes. Because of course it is. I’m sure Carson would love to have both of us at the same time. But that will happen over my dead body.

I’m drunk, and I’m having fun.

But Carson is mine. Only.

We all dance together for a few more songs before taking a rest off the floor. This might be one of the best nights of my life. I’m having a lot of these since coming to New Jersey, and it makes me sad that it will eventually come to an end. I’ve never felt so at peace, challenged? Sure. But it’s not unwelcome.

The night is coming to an end, most of the team have went off on their own way. We said goodbye to Avery before he disappeared into the darkness with Kane. Me, Carson and Kelly head outside as we wait for her ride to come.

“Well, it was nice meeting you, Julian. Such a sweet peach.” She says drunkenly.

We’re all pretty wasted.

“It was nice meeting you too. Let’s hang out again.” I giggle when she pinches my cheek.

“No touching! You!” Carson says, swatting her hand away.

“You’re so jealous. You’re just scared I’ll steal this cutie away.” She drawls.

“Unfortunately for you, I don’t think you have the equipment for that,” Carson smirks, and I laugh.

“There’s ways around that, ya know.” She banters, and we both laugh.