Do you do nude portraits? the first one asked.
The girls all laughed.
I was steaming! My blood began to boil and my whole body raged.
There is only one model I use, Alexander said. And her name is
Raven, they said in unison.
Yes, he said.
A warm feeling flooded me.
Perhaps you should get to know her, he said. Shes a great girl.
The girls all turned their noses at him and walked away. I snuck up behind my boyfriend and gave him a huge embrace.
There you are, he said. I was just talking about you.
You have groupies, I said. Sebastian was right.
No I dont, he said humbly.
He drew me close and kissed me by the open flames.
I never dreamed wed have a hit on our hands, I said.
I never did, either, he said.
Jagger and Onyx and Luna joined us by the fire pit.
Jagger Maxwell, Sebastian said, a drink in his hand. Its been a while since Ive seen you. This is the last place Id imagine bumping into you.
Jagger moved in close, out of earshot of the soccer snobs and Matt.
Alexander and I have to make up for lost time. I thought now was as good a time as any to begin our new friendship.
Alexander is really picky about who he hangs out with, Sebastian said protectively.
Im sure he is.
Rumor is you havent returned to Romania, Sebastian said.
I started a club a few towns over. Ive been talking to Alexander about possibly starting one here.
This town could really use a club, Sebastian said.
Jaggers blue-and-green eyes lit up. Then you might be the one to help me.
I love clubs. And youre rightthis town could be a perfect place to open one.
You dont know what hes really talking about, Alexander warned.
Perhaps we can go into business together, Jagger said to Sebastian.
Maybe
Luna yawned and appeared bored.