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toward Liam and gives him a curious look. Liam just nods his head yes. They must have some kind of super-secret guy language going on.

I’m mortified, not only does Aiden know Liam, but he’s his roommate and best friend, other than me of course. I told Aiden last night I thought Hailey’s older brother was hot. Damn. He’s never gonna let me live this down.

Chapter 6

Liam

Aiden and I arrive at The Warehouse about fifteen minutes to eight. We grab a booth near the back, and Aiden sends Ash a text letting her know where to find us. We chose to sit on the same side of the booth, allowing the girls to sit together to avoid any awkwardness. As we’re talking, I look up and spot my sister. Beside her stands Allison, and I just about swallow my fucking tongue. If I thought she was beautiful yesterday, today my brain cannot seem to find the right word to describe her. She’s wearing short white shorts, showing off her amazing legs, a purple and white tank top, and her hair is pulled to the side exposing one side of her neck. All that skin. My eyes travel back down to her legs and that’s when I notice the black cowboy boots, fuck me that’s hot! I’m so engrossed in Allison I don’t even realize she and Hales have stopped at our table. I’m brought out of my trance when Aiden stands up and wraps his arms around her. What the fuck! Why is he hugging her? I’ve never in my life been so happy to hear my little sister’s voice as she questions them.

I sit quietly, listening to their explanation. Apparently, my Allison is also Aiden’s Ash. Well, fuck me! My thoughts immediately go to my conversation last night with Aiden at the same time his must have done the same. He turns to look at me as if to tell me if I hurt her, I’m a dead man. I simply nod my head. I understand. He also needs to understand that even with the recent turn of events, my attraction to her hasn’t wavered. I am so screwed. So much for using tonight to work her out my system. Fuck!

“Well, now that we have that all sorted out, let’s get us some drinks.” Hailey smiles sweetly at me. She’s only eighteen, so I’ll have to buy them for her. She’s been to a couple of our parties, and I let her drink, but she had to stay there with me. Before I can respond to Hailey, Aiden is talking to Allison.

“Ash, have you eaten anything?” he asks, concerned

“Yes, Hailey and I went to the deli on campus on our way here,” Allison tells him.

I’m a little slow on the uptake. “Wait, Allison, have you ever drank before?” I ask her, concern lacing my voice.

She blushes, and I think even that’s sexy on her. “No,” she whispers quietly.

Her soft sultry voice is going to put me over the edge. I look at Hales. “Maybe you guys should take it easy tonight.” What I really want to say is I don’t want either of them drinking at all tonight. Not looking like they do in a bar full of horny, drunk college guys. I would hate to have to throw any punches; coach would be on my ass. I have to look after Hales, she’s my baby sister. Now, I also feel this protective pull toward Allison. These feelings are pissing me off, and I can feel my anger increasing at just the thought of someone touching either one of them.

“Ash, maybe Liam is right. You should take it slow tonight, considering the crowd.” He peers around the room, obviously thinking the same thing I am.

“Fine,” she grumbles. “But what happened to living the full college experience?”

Aiden chuckles. “I promise we’ll have you living the full college experience, you won’t get short changed. Let’s just take it slow for tonight, alright?” He smirks at her.

“Okay, okay, start her off on something mild, like a weak daiquiri. I, on the other hand, big brother, would like a shot of tequila to start off my night.” Hailey winks at me.

Aiden and I go to the bar and order drinks for the girls. Aiden gets a Corona for himself, and I pass on a beer, just ordering Mountain Dew. “What’s up?” he asks me.

I place my hands on the back of my neck and just look at him and shake my head before blurting