“Fuck, yeah. I hope you never stop.”
“I forgot what this was like.” Austin rolls his eyes and then shouts, “Get a room!”
Trent flashes a grin at Austin. “Lucky for you, we’re staying the night in a hotel, otherwise I’d subject you to the sounds of our sweet lovemaking.”
Yeah, I’m thankful for that, too.
“I forgot how gross you two are.” Sean rolls his eyes but pushes past Trent to give my sister a hug. “We missed you around here.”
“When do you fly back?” I ask.
“Five in the morning. Crazy, right? I just couldn’t wait another week. Plus, the cameras were driving me insane. Remind me never to agree to a special like this again.”
“When my girl’s all anyone can talk about, it’ll all be worth it.” Trent stands behind her, his arms wrapping around her waist so she can’t go far. Not that she’s wants to. The smile on her face says there’s no place she’d rather be.
She glances around the room. “So, when can we get out of here?”
Sean shoves his hands in his back pockets and shrugs. “How about right now?”
“Cool.” Austin nods at the door. “Give me a few minutes to invite one of these fine ladies to my hotel room.”
Lexi rolls her eyes. “Some things never change.” She slides her hand in Trent’s and starts walking toward the door.
Leighton catches my gaze from across the room and raises his brows.
I point to the door and he nods, excusing himself from a conversation with the station’s DJ hosts.
“Come on, Romeo.” Sean slings his arm around Austin’s shoulders and steers his friend toward the exit. “The night is young. You can pick up ladies at the hotel bar.”
* * *
We grabour overnight bags from the bus, then head over to the hotel to check in. I’m ready for pajamas, my feet ache from standing, and can’t wait to unwind in private with a long shower.
“We’re gonna check out a blues club down the street. Trent, you in?” Sean says after we’ve all been given keys to our rooms.
“Sorry, guys.” Trent laughs, not looking one bit disappointed. His arms wrap around my sister’s waist.
“Yeah, yeah. Go make love to your lady.” Austin waves and takes a few steps back.
“I will.” Trent gives him a wink. “Loud and proud.”
Austin pretends to gag and even I have to laugh. “I’m glad my room’s on another floor.” Now that he mentions it, I share the same sentiment.
“’Night everyone!” Sean calls out and both guys step outside through the automatic doors.
“’Night,” I reply and it hits me then I haven’t seen Leighton since he took his key from the front desk. Disappointment gathers in my gut even though I try to push it away. He’s been distant all evening, or I’m reading into things. At the after party he spent time talking with guests. If I’m being honest, I hoped I might draw his attention with this outfit. Instead it’s almost as if it’s done the opposite. He’s barely said two words to me and I didn’t even get to tell him good night.
Lexi turns to Trent. “I’m gonna walk Opal up to her room.”
“Oh, you don’t have to do that.” I wave her off.
“No. We can walk you,” Trent says.
“No.” Lexi shakes her head and gives him a look I can’t quite read. “You will go upstairs to our room, and I’ll make sure she gets settled.”
“Yes, ma’am.” He winks and raises his hand with a wave. “’Night, Opal.”
“Good night,” I say back. Trent turns and heads to the elevators, hopping in just as one is about to close. I look at Lexi. “What was that all about?”
