by M.J. Kane
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The band practiced at one of the members’ houses. Fortunately, the garage had an air conditioning unit installed, so it was quite comfortable.
To my surprise, I wasn’t the only female there. I sat against a wall on an old bench seat, which appeared to have come from a truck. Jessica, the fiancée of the band’s drummer, sat beside me. Brian and I shared a private laugh when he introduced me. Besides knowing Derrick was engaged, looking back at him now, I was glad Brian ended up being the one I met.
Just like the night at the retirement home, watching Brian play was erotic. Since we’d kissed, I found myself paying more attention to the way he held his mouth and the seductive slide of his fingers up and down the neck of his guitar. My imagination ran wild, causing the lingering heat from our kiss to build. It was impossible to keep from squirming in my seat.
“Here, one of these helps.” Jessica handed me a bottle of ice-cold water. She laughed at my confused expression and pointed to the row of ladies sitting near us. All toasted me with their bottles. “We all get turned on while watching them play. It’s always a good night whenever we leave a rehearsal or performance.”
“Thanks.” I’m sure my cheeks flushed pink.
I turned my attention back to the action, watching Brian study the sheet music and interact with the group. He was in full music mode, intent on what he was doing. What was left of his curly locks lay plastered to his damp forehead. He’d told me it was a mental and physical workout every time he played. I truly admired him.
He also claimed to get the best sleep on the nights they performed at the club. Of course it wasn’t clear whether he’d expended energy any other way before going to sleep. But after watching him play, I couldn’t imagine him going to bed alone.
I suddenly hated the idea of going to work in the morning. Being with him tonight would have been the perfect opportunity to sleep with him.
Oh man, what was I thinking? Our friendship had changed the moment we kissed. That didn’t mean we had to jump straight into cut-buddy status, did it? Oh, hell, who was I kidding? I was horny and being anywhere in the vicinity of Brian made me want to jump him.
This stupid bottle of water did nothing to cool down the fire that simmered inside me for the past few months. Not even a trip to Antarctica would work. At this rate, I’d probably melt the polar icecap.
“You know, I’ve never seen Brian this focused before. I mean, he’s always prepared, but tonight is different,” Jessica said, drawing my attention away from my thoughts of sex. “It’s because you’re here.”
I laughed. “I’m sure he’s showed off for plenty of girls before.” I took another swig of water. Nope, this definitely wasn’t working.
She shook her head. “No, I’m sure it’s you. He’s never brought anyone here before.”