Rockstar Lost - Taryn Quinn Page 0,10

from her. I’d thought it was what she needed. For a time, it had been exactly what I needed. Not to be reminded. Not to stare at exactly who and what I’d always wanted and hear myself push her away.

She stilled with her hand on the door. She didn’t turn and look at me, but at least she was listening. I hoped.

I caught her arm at the elbow. “I’m sorry, Fee. It took me a little time to figure shit out, but I’m here now.”

She swung the door open, still not looking at me. “I still don’t know why.”

“I’ll explain all of it tomorrow. I have something to show you. Can I pick you up at ten tomorrow?” I slid my hand down to her hip, and then around her waist to draw her back around to face me. I could see that she wasn’t on board. I needed her to give me this shot. More than I’d even realized when I landed at the airport last night. “Don’t say no.”

She placed her hand on my chest. Her fingers twisted into the chains I wore habitually, even off stage. They were as much a part of me as my hair and eyes. She fingered the eighth note she’d given me for my birthday before my band had been even a thought.

She’d believed in me from the very beginning.

I closed my hand over hers, cupping the charm between us. “Can’t you give me another chance?”

“You’re ruining everything,” she whispered.

“I’m not ruining anything. Don’t you see? I’m back to fix it. I promise.” I clutched her hand tighter, cutting her off from whatever she was going to say. Hesitation dimmed her dark eyes. I rushed on. “Tomorrow. That’s all I ask.”

She blew out a breath. “Fine. Tomorrow. But I’m not at my old apartment anymore.”

“Hey, Felicity. I’m glad I caught you before you left.”

We both stiffened at the voice over our shoulder.

“Bonnie. Um, hi. Yeah, I’m on for a few more hours.”

I nodded at the pretty redhead. “Hi.”

Bonnie glanced between us, trying valiantly to hide a smile. She was Jon's wife and was forever matchmaking with the girls at the bar. For once, I wanted all that love mojo pointed at us.

“Take your time. Nice to see you, Myles.”

“It’s not like that,” Felicity quickly explained.

“It is like that,” I said with a grin. “Exactly like that.”

“Right.” Bonnie slipped by us to get inside the bar. “See you inside, Felicity.”

Felicity slammed her fist into my gut. “Go.”

I staggered back a step and laughed. I smoothed my hand over my shorn nape. It still felt weird to be without my hair. “Where am I picking you up?”

“I’m at my mom’s house—well, now my sister’s. Long story there.”

We’d spent many an evening on the tiny back porch of that house when we didn’t want to end the night. “I think I remember where that is.”

“Shut up.” She sailed through the door. “I expect all my questions answered tomorrow.”

I didn’t bother to reply. She’d already left me in the doorway of the pub. A stream of people made the decision to follow her inside a moot one. Just as well, I had a million things to do before tomorrow.

Just one day to make her realize just how good we were together.

Piece of cake.

Five

I rushed back into the bar and expected to see dozens of tables full of people. But the room was more than half empty.

Jon and Bonnie rushed around the bar. “There she is,” they said together.

“You just saw me out front.” I slowed to a stop in the middle of the room.

“You should have taken way longer. Especially the way he was trying to devour you with his eyes.”

Jon crossed his arms. “He’s been staring at her like she’s a steak all night.”

“Okay, stop.” I stripped out of my jacket and tried to go behind the bar, but Jon ran after me and took my coat. “What is wrong with you guys?”

Martha, Jon's sister and head waitress, and Tina, one of the waitresses I'd worked with since I started, came out from the back. I shrieked and rushed over to them.

“We were trying to surprise you.” Jon sighed. “You don’t make it easy.”

“I’m sorry, I couldn’t wait.” Tina met me in a tight hug. “I didn’t think I’d make it home in time from my honeymoon to see you before you left.”

She tried to pull back, but I hugged her tighter. Tina finding the love of her life had been part of the reason