"Pfft..." Before Charlie and Quentin could respond, Brock sputtered a mouthful of champagne.
He looked incredibly embarrassed. "Sorry, I didn't mean to."
He kept apologizing and then added honestly, "Kyle, man, that line is so cheesy. Try using that to pick up a girl today, and you'll just get an eye roll."
Kyle chuckled, brushing his friend's hand off his shoulder. He took a sip of his drink and set the glass back on the table.
He looked up and glanced toward the stage again. He genuinely thought the girl dancing looked familiar like he'd seen her somewhere before, but he just couldn't place it.
As the performance ended, Orelia took off her hat and placed it over her chest. She bent her knees slightly, bowed to the audience, and faced the crowd below.
Someone in the audience started
