With a polite smile, I said, “Meagan Atwood.”
Diana glanced back over to Grayson. “See, even your girlfriend wants you to do it.”
A silly grin spread over my face as Grayson looked back at me. “What do you say to that?”
The fluttering in my stomach took off as his stare felt like it penetrated deep into my soul. I loved the way he was looking at me. I took a mental picture and stored it deep inside my heart. My lower stomach tightened and the need for Grayson to touch me became almost unbearable. The idea of knowing he wasn’t going to make a move on me tonight had my heart racing. “At least we did it right and were friends first,” I said with a wink.
I’d never seen Grayson smile at me like he was. Standing, he reached down for my hand and pulled me up. “I’ll dance for you tonight, Diana, but I want my girlfriend front and center, no one else.”
Wait. What?
What does front and center mean, and did Grayson just call me his girlfriend? Holy shit. He’s dancing?
“All money goes to the organization?” Diana asked.
Grayson turned to Diana and smiled. “Of course. You ought to know me better than that, Di.”
Diana looked at me with a pleased smile. “You’re one lucky girl, darling.” She turned and walked over to the bartender and then to the DJ.
Grayson took my hand and walked us over toward the stage. “Who was that?” I asked.
“My old boss.”
Pinching my eyebrows together, I pulled him to a stop. “From the strip club?”
With a chuckle, he nodded. “Yep. She likes to do little fundraisers throughout the year where she gives the ladies a taste of what they can see if they come to the club. Show them just enough to have them wanting to come back for more. It’s a win-win for Diana. She’s helping the community and marketing her club at the same time.”
“Holy shit,” I whispered as I realized what was happening. “Wait, you’re not going to?”
“No, I’ve done these for her before. I promise, nothing will be shown and no one will touch me. Besides, my job would frown on that.”
Biting down on my lip, I felt the bubble of excitement begin to build at the idea of Grayson dancing. I had no idea how I was going to keep my hands off him after this.
Diana brought over a chair and sat it down on the stage as she gave Grayson a high five and said, “Have fun, darling.”
Grayson brought me over to the side of the stage. “Don’t move from this spot okay?”
Nodding my head, I smiled. “I won’t move, I promise.”
Diana stood on the stage and called for everyone’s attention.
“For those who just got here, we have a silent auction going on for a great cause against bullying. Ladies, it’s time for our next dancer and boy do I have a surprise for you. Get those dollar bills out for this great cause! Our very own Grayson Bennett has agreed to come out of retirement to give us a little . . . performance . . . with all proceeds going to Kids Against Bullying here in the Durango area.”
The audience erupted in cheers as I turned and looked at the women pushing closer to the stage. Jesus, what a bunch of horny bitches. It’s like they’d never seen a guy dance before.
My eyes darted over to Grayson who was talking to the DJ. I watched him as he made his way over while the crazies in the audience screamed when Grayson sat in the seat.
Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea after all.
Grayson smiled as a few girls screamed out his name. Former customers I’m guessing.
“We have one rule tonight ladies, no touching, unless the dancer touches you first.”
More screaming as I started laughing when Grayson looked at me and made a funny face. Rolling his eyes, he blew me a kiss as I chuckled and blew one back.
“Are you ready?” Diana called out as the place erupted again.
The lights went dim as the music started and my body caught on fire just from the beat. “Powerful” by Major Lazer started and Grayson’s body moved with each beat. Screams from the women at the front of the stage caused me to jump and look at them before quickly looking back at Grayson.