“And obviously you hit it off,” Kenny added, taking a drink.
“You could say that.” Gage smiled at Rebecca. She smiled back, but it was stiff. Knowing the guys would notice if she didn’t relax, he draped his arm over her shoulders and leaned into her. To his friends, it would look like a show of affection. Leaning in, he whispered in her ear. “You need to relax. They’re going to notice if you don’t.” And then, just for good measure, he let the tip of his nose run the length of her earlobe.
In that instant, he felt a hand clamp down on his knee. It was mildly painful, but he knew she’d retaliate somehow. He could also say it was one hundred percent worth it.
Leaving his arm resting on her shoulders, he took his other hand and pried her fingers from his leg. Lifting them up over the table
