“My point exactly. Now, every time I’m around you, you’re glowing. It’s disgusting… and unfair…”
I turn into the outpost and giggle when I see Finn, Tripp, and Max sitting on a brick wall drinking beer. As soon as Finn spots my car, he hops down and starts jogging toward us.
“See! I can’t believe this shit. He’s waiting at the road for you? Maybe I DO want to hear about your sex life. Pointers may help me land my own man.”
I roll my eyes at her and slow to a stop, lowering my window.
“Babe.” Finn bends through and kisses me hard. “I was getting worried.”
“That’s ridiculous. We’re actually ten minutes early.” Reese leans over the console with beady eyes. “Calm your shit.”
He narrows his eyes at her and then looks over his shoulder at the guys. “Be careful, Reese. It’s not too late to put you on an air mattress in a tent with them,” he threatens.
She opens and closes her mouth, looking between them and me, then her face starts to heat. “At least they won’t be having sex five feet away,” she rumbles.
“We are not having sex!” I slam my palm on the steering wheel.
Finn stumbles back, his hand covering his heart and face going pale. I bite back a laugh when he falls to his knees and gives me the most pitiful look I’ve ever seen.
“Get up.” I giggle as he falls back further, looking at the sky. “Stop being so dramatic.”
“Take it back.” He gives me puppy dog eyes and pouts a bit.
“Oh, for the love of God! I’m definitely staying in the tent with those two if he’s going to be a big baby!” Reese huffs, and Finn’s face transforms immediately into a cocky grin.
“Perfect.”
Tripp walks by and elbows him until he topples over then comes up, pointing down the dirt path. “Go straight about a quarter of a mile, and we’re all set up on the right. Finn pitched your tent closest to the back. It’s hard to miss because it’s the fucking Taj Mahal of tents.”
“Thanks.” I blow Finn a kiss and drive off, giggling like a schoolgirl as Reese mumbles under her breath.
I don’t get a chance to unload my car because Finn jogs up and lifts me from behind, cradling me against him and kissing me breathless. Whistles fill the air, but he doesn’t stop until I moan in mercy on his tongue.
“No sex? Are you punishing me?” he says in my ear.
“Never, it’s only a few days.”
“I’ve been dreaming of fucking you in the woods for weeks now. Don’t deprive me.”
“Finn—”
“That’s exactly what I want to hear you scream. Trust me on this, baby.”
“Okay.” I bite on his lip before jumping out of his arms. “Now, let’s unload my car so we can start the party.”
“My thoughts exactly.” Reese opens a cooler and hands me a beer.
We unpack quickly, and Reese and I join Ember and the rest of the girls under a tent with picnic tables loaded with food. A few feet away, Alex and Cruz are starting a fire with a grill on top of the pit.
Night falls and the party gets louder. Declan opens the door and windows to his RV, letting music flow out around us. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy, everyone enjoying each other.
I feel the heat of Finn’s stare on my back and twist to see him perched on the picnic table drinking a bottle of water, watching me intently, alone. The two shots of whiskey and three beers have set in, and I saunter over to him with a sway in my step.
“Why are you sitting here all alone drinking water? Come dance with me.” I run my hands up the back of his neck.
“I’m not a dancer, but fuck if you don’t make me want to hold you close as you shake your ass.”
“So let’s do that then.”