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“I’ve told Margie if she makes an appointment, you’ll do her hair for her.”
“Oh, of course, I’d love to. But I warn you now, Margie, make sure you know what you want done first or I can’t be held responsible for my errant hands. They have a mind of their own, just ask Reagan.”
“That would be awesome. Thank you so much, Ruby.”
“Anytime.” Ruby smiles back at her. I knew she would.
The line moves quickly and soon we’re entering the arena. Thousands of people are already seated as we find our seats. I take my cell out to take a picture and see an unread message from Everett: I know how red your ass looks when I spank it, I know every curve of that sexy body, and I know exactly how to make you come. I’d say I know you pretty well.
What the hell am I supposed to say to that? Smug bastard.
“What’s got you blushing?” Ruby asks as I hide my screen. I don’t have to say anything, she just knows. “Is that Everett? Tell him this is girl time.”
Clicking the camera icon, I switch the lens and hold it up in front of us and take a picture. The stupid grin is still tugging at my lips as I press send.
Have that, Everett Brooks.
I lock my screen and push it into my back pocket. Margie looks between us a little sheepishly. She has to know there’s something between Everett and me; the fucker closed all the blinds in my office so he could tease me right under her nose.
“Yes, Margie,” Ruby pops her head around me, “Reagan rides that man like a rodeo bull.”
I smile as her eyes go wide, a flush begins at her neck and rises up into her cheeks. I’m sure it’s matching the one that I’m wearing right now. Even in this dim light I can tell she’s turned a lovely shade of scarlet and I smile even wider. Her gaze drops to the floor for a moment before flicking her gaze to the side to meet mine and a timid grin pulls up the corners of her lips. Before I can say anything to her, the lights go down and the first few notes of ‘I Am the Fire’ begin to play.
Ruby and I look at each other, excited to be here, while poor Margie looks like a fish out of water. Before the band has even gotten through the first verse, Ruby and I are a sweaty mess from jumping up and down like the demented fans we are.
After a two-hour set, they’ve gone through some of our favorites and our voices are hoarse from singing so loud. When it’s all over, I’m ready to strip these clothes from my body and have an hour-long shower just to rid the sweat from it.
We follow the slow, moving line out of the arena until the humid air hits us, not doing anything to cool us off.
Margie turns to Ruby and I. “Thank you so much to you both for bringing me along. I really enjoyed myself.”
“I’m glad. It was really nice meeting you, Margie. And don’t forget, when you want an appointment, just let me know and I’ll get you in.”
She throws herself at Ruby and hugs her tightly. Ruby’s eyes are wide, but she returns the embrace, putting her arms around her loosely.
“And you, Reagan. Thank you for everything.”
“You’re most welcome. If you want to share a cab, we can drop you off at home.”
“Oh, no. my bus is over there, I’ll grab that.”
“Okay, but you be careful going on the bus at this time of night.”
She smiles but says nothing else as she turns away from us and heads for the waiting bus.
Ruby watches her run across the street before turning back to me. “She’s a little strange, don’t you think?”
“She’s just a little shy. And let’s face it, everyone is quiet if we’re comparing them to you.”
“I’ll take that as a compliment.”
Linking my arm with hers, I pull her along with me and walk to the edge of the sidewalk, raising my free arm to flag down a cab. Within minutes I’m off my aching feet and are heading back to civility. I need a shower and my bed; I’d forgotten how tiring having fun was. I want to message Ev and tell him I’d love to go to his place and blow off the steam he was talking about earlier, but I’m way too tired.
Maybe tomorrow.
Seventeen
Reagan
