that lead to the bunks and back room. “She’s got a thing for douchebags,” Jet said, a smirk in place. My heart sped up when we made eye contact, his guyliner thicker than usual.
His three bandmates turned to him, but he kept his gaze on me. “I would know.”
Rocket let out a snort, Chase and Gunner covering their own snickers. Jet chuckled, then slid next to Gunner.
I rolled my eyes, but warmth filled me. Jet wasn’t mad.
At least he wasn’t letting me know.
***
Rehearsals ended, and went smoothly. Jet and I sang perfectly together, our chemistry as on point as ever. I even found myself sticking around and watching them rehearse the rest of their set.
Calvin sat beside me. “So, did you break the news to Jet yet?”
“What news?”
Calvin held his hand in the air. “That you and Kyle are in love and perfect again, and that he can’t get out of jail for free anymore when the two of you play Monopoly together?”
I shook my head. “You’re making Jet and my relationship more complicated than it is.”
Calvin laughed under his breath. “The fact that you say the two of you have a relationship proves I have a valid point.”
“What are you talking about? You and I have a relationship.”
“Yeah, but honey, we aren’t fucking.”
I covered my face with my hands. “No, and you’re right, Jet and I, we shouldn’t be hanging out the way we have been, but I don’t know if I can stop.”
Calvin touched my arm. “So, you’re finally admitting to it?”
“I had to think of him when I was with Kyle,” I confessed. “Calvin, it was awful.”
Calvin crossed his arms. “I don’t approve of you cheating, and I wish you’d just break it off with Kyle before screwing God’s gift to the guitar again, but you’ve been so happy while we’ve been on tour. I like how Jet makes you feel. I can only imagine what it’s doing to your insides.”
I hugged myself. “I’ll figure it out once the tour is over. I’ll make my decision about Kyle then.”
“And if Jet has other plans?”
I twirled a strand of hair between my fingers. “He won’t. Him and I in it for the long haul, it’s not going to happen. He said so himself.”
Calvin shrugged. “Maybe he’s changed his mind.”
“Don’t you think he’d be upset with me for still being with Kyle?”
He bobbed his head from side to side. “Maybe he is, but he’s hiding it. I imagine he’s good at masking his feelings.”
An ounce of hope formed in my chest. Did I want Jet to want me?
Rocket launched himself from the stage to the main floor, Sebastian scolding him while he did it. “He hates when I do that,” Rocket winked. “Broke my foot one time.”
“And we had to cancel shows because of it!” Sebastian shouted.
Jet hopped down beside us, but not as recklessly. Rocket jumped as though a crowd of people was ready to catch him.
Jet whipped his hair to the side when he stood beside me. Calvin rose from his seat, smirking between the two of us before leaving. “Hey, Rocket, let me show you a new video game that’s going to drop.”
I stood next to Jet, watching Calvin prance after Rocket.
“I didn’t know Calvin was into video games,” Jet said.
I sighed. “He’s not. He’s more into Rockets.”
Jet glanced at me, and we both laughed. He went down the hall to the VIP section, and I instinctively followed him into his private room.
“Did you get my text from earlier?” I asked, wanting to make conversation.
He set his phone on the vanity, running his hand through his hair. “Yeah, I was just tired. Sorry I didn’t respond.”
“That’s okay.” I crossed my arms and leaned against the wall. I felt awkward. Why did this feel awkward? “What did you do?”
He searched through one of his bags, not bothering to make eye contact with me. “You mean while you were with your boyfriend?”
I held in my gasp, surprised he called me out. “Yeah, I… I’m sorry, I didn’t know he was coming into town.”
He shrugged, finally finding his notebook and pen, taking a seat on one of the loveseats. “Why are you apologizing?”
I cautiously moved toward him, debating sitting down, but remained standing. “I don’t know, I guess, I figured you would have liked a heads up.”
He finally brought his eyes to mine. “You mean, because you got me all worked up the night before, ready to lube you up and screw all day?”
My tongue got caught in my