couch.
How long would it be until we were sharing...?
His bed.
Chapter 20
Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.
-John Lennon
<>Cash<>
“The fuck are you wearing?”
Journey stopped dead in her tracks, walking outta my bathroom. Looking like a goddamn goddess in her pink silky nightie.
“Uh...” She gazed down at her body. “My PJs.”
“That’s what you packed for Lars’ bus?!”
“Um, no. This is what I always sleep in.”
I loudly groaned, pulled my hoodie over my head, and threw it at her from the couch I was laying on.
“Put that on!”
“Cash, this is ridiculous.”
“You cold, Junie?”
She immediately crossed her arms over her chest.
“Oh, so you’re modest when your nipples are starin’ right at me. You wanna know what’s ridiculous? Is that your old man will let you wear that shit.”
“My daddy doesn’t dictate what I wear. I’m an adult. I can wear whatever I want.”
“Not in front of me. Now put my fuckin’ sweater on!”
“I will not.” She threw it back at me, aiming right for my head. “If you have a problem with what I’m wearing, then it’s really quite simple—don’t look at me.”
Easier said than done.
“Junie...”
“Don’t Junie me. You can’t boss me around. I’m grown now, Cash McGraw. I will wear, say, and act in any way that pleases me, and if you have a problem with it, then keep it to yourself.”
I jerked back, stunned with her response.
Where the fuck was the little girl who always listened to me?
When her feet started moving toward the door, I dove into action. Blocking her way outta my room.
“Where do you think you’re goin’?”
“Oh my God.” She stepped back. “To get something to drink.”
“I’ll get it for you.”
“Do you want to drink it for me too?”
Taking a deep breath, I silently counted to ten. Needing to calm myself before I lost my temper. She was pushing each and every one of my buttons, and it was only a matter of time before I truly lost my shit on her.
“Listen, alright? Are you listenin’?”
“Mmm hmm.”
“You cannot walk around this bus dressed like that. Do you understand me?”
“Why are you talking to me like I’m a child?”
“Journey, are you even listenin’ to the words I’m sayin’ to you?”
“I am, but I’m choosing to ignore them.”
“Is that right?”
“Yes, that’s very right. There’s nothing wrong with what I’m wearing. Besides, your bandmates have seen it all! What I’m wearing is nothing to them.”
“Oh, trust me, sweetheart. It’ll mean somethin’ to ’em when they’re fuckin’ their fists later in bed.”
Her mouth dropped open.
“What, darlin’? Have you looked in the mirror recently? You’re fuckin’ gorgeous.”
“I am?”
“Fishin’ for compliments, Junie? Yeah, you’re a fuckin’ knockout, and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do to any man, especially my bandmates, if they look at you, let alone wearin’ a pink silk nightie. Now sit your ass down. You ain’t leavin’ my room dressed like that.”
“Cash, this is how I dress.” She pointed to herself. “You’re lucky I’m only going to the fridge because I’d wear this out with a crop top and some Chucks. Now you can sit your ass down, so I can get something to drink.”
“Well, ain’t that nice. You actually think that’s gonna work on me?” I countered, leaning my back against the door. “But thanks for the heads-up on the wardrobe.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“It means I’ll take whatever means necessary for you to dress like a lady.”
“A lady? What, are you fifty? I thought Cash Motherfuckin’ McGraw loves women dressed in nothing. Porn stars and strippers, right?”
I grinned. “Someone’s been readin’ tabloid bullshit.”
“Hardly. Your face is everywhere. Although, I was impressed with the size of your dick. I just never imagined I’d see it in some girl’s ass.”
I jerked back, not expecting her to bring that up.
“Yeah, I watched your infamous sex tape. It was playing on the big screen at one of the clubs in Barcelona. They remixed it to one of your songs. She looked exhausted, so I’m sure she slept great.”
I shrugged, arrogantly scoffing out, “I wouldn’t know. I didn’t really let her sleep.”
“Ugh! You’re a pig!”
“Which is why you’re not leavin’ this room! You think I’m bad? I’m nothin’ compared to the assholes sittin’ out there!”
“I’m offended!” Beck shouted through the door.
I slammed my fist into the wall. “Mind your business!”
“What?!” Jude hollered. “You guys are going at it in there! Just muzzle her already!”
“Jude!” I warned.
“What? I didn’t say it had to be with your cock! For fuck’s sake! I’m trying to be a gentleman here! A