on the hem of my borrowed dress as I start making my way through the crowd. The dress is made entirely of patched together denim, like something Britney Spears wore during her Justin Timberlake era. Still, the hem is short, and the bust shoves my boobs up spectacularly, so it was the best option from the communal bin. It was either this or a handkerchief crop top. The glossy white Spice Girls platform shoes really pull the whole look together, too. Honestly, I’m rocking it.
Spotting a familiar black-haired woman, I head towards Blue’s friend, Meggy, who’s currently sitting at the bar chatting up a random dude.
“Hey, Meggy,” I greet as a slide up next to her.
“Trix!” she squeals with delight.
Based on her greeting, you’d think we’ve been friends forever instead of just meeting about an hour ago. Forget insta love; I’m like an insta BFF.
Meggy plops a kiss on my cheek as I stand behind her and her man candy. The guy is cute with swept blonde hair, and based on the way they can’t keep their eyes off each other, it’s clear that the attraction is off the charts.
“How are you guys doing over here?” I ask.
“Great!” Meggy answers. “Joshua here was just telling me about how he grew up in Texas. Isn’t that cool?”
“It was pretty hot, actually,” Joshua jokes.
Meggy starts giggling. “Oh my gosh! You’re so funny!”
The way he looks at her is full of this crazy intense heat. It’s obvious that he wants her to gobble the goose.
They’re the perfect couple to close the deal with. The attraction and desire are already there, so a little added Lust will simply push them over the edge. But if my powers still malfunction, then I might ruin the natural chemistry that they have, which I don’t want.
But I have to try.
Every day, I feel a little bit differently. Like my powers are finally settling under my skin. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but maybe not. Maybe by me making Matches the old fashioned matchmaker way, I’ve kickstarted my own cupidity.
I throw my arms around both of their shoulders and decide to go with some simple Flirt Touches first. I shove away my doubts and press my fingertips against them, thinking strictly flirtatious thoughts.
I can do this.
I push and push and push out my powers as hard as I can.
But nothing happens.
My shoulders slump with dejection. Shit on a sickle.
I shouldn’t feel disappointed. I should expect this by now. Maybe the tingles on my cupid mark don’t mean anything. Maybe I was wrong to be hopeful, maybe—
Sparks of gorgeous, perfect pink and purple power suddenly shoot out of my fingertips and soak into their bodies.
My jaw drops open in surprise as I stare wide-eyed at my fingertips.
They both jolt in their seats since I hit them with a little too much Flirtation, but holy shit, it worked!
Immediately, it has the desired effect. Before I can even fully remove my hands from around their shoulders, they’re leaning into each other, flirting up a storm even more than they were before.
Whoa.
I nailed it!
Me. Cupid Thirty. Triple X. Trix Valentine.
I just motherfuckin’ Flirt Touched the shit outta them like a damn pro! I wish my cupid partner were here to see me now.
Totally amped up, I decide to go in for the kill and strike the horny metal while it's hot. Shaking slightly from the adrenaline, I blow a puff of Lust between them and then hold my breath.
When I see the pink escape my mouth, actual tears well up in my eyes.
It’s not the perfect bubblegum pink like it’s supposed to be, but it is pink, and that’s the first time I’ve ever been able to do that.
Meggy’s and Joshua’s eyes become hooded as they breathe the desire in. My cupid mark starts going crazy, and I have to reach down to itch the skin to get it to stop jumping.
“Do you want to get out of here?” he asks her.
Meggy nods. “Definitely.”
They both jump up from their seats, and he settles a hand on her ass as he starts leading her away. She gives me a wink and an air kiss as she follows him out.
“Have fun!” I call at their backs as they depart.
The smile on my face is so wide that my cheeks start aching.
I did it.
I actually did it.
I used my cupidity powers twice, and it fricken worked!
Since I’m entirely distracted by my own joy, it takes me a moment to realize that someone across the club is