That was true, but staying and tucking her back into my bed sounded like a lot more fun than practicing a bunch of songs I already knew inside and out. “They won’t miss me,” I said, leaning in for a kiss.

Showing a supreme amount of willpower, Kiera pushed me back. “Yes, they will, Kellan. As much as I would love to spend the rest of the day lounging in bed with you, the band can’t do anything until you get there.”

Even though I knew she was right, I frowned. “Okay, fine, I’ll go. But we’re discussing the touchy-touchy stuff later.”

Looking adorably embarrassed, she rolled her eyes. “You’re incorrigible.”

“I’m curious…totally different.” I gave her a short kiss that turned into a long kiss, then Kiera scooted my ass out the door before Matt started calling.

As I drove to Evan’s loft, I couldn’t stop grinning. We’re exchanging keys. She’d shot me down on moving in together—which I completely understood—but she’d said yes to this, and that meant we were still heading down the right path. The forever path. I was beaming with bliss when I parked at Evan’s.

Getting out of my car, I waved at Roxie and the guys at the auto body shop below Evan’s place, then I headed up the stairs to the loft. Everyone else was there when I opened the door. Matt greeted me with a frown. “There you are. Did you forget?”

Still grinning, I shook my head. “Nope, just running late. Busy with Kiera.”

Griffin nodded, a devious smile on his face like he knew exactly what I’d been doing. Evan smiled and shook his head, while Matt frowned deeper. “Look, I know you’re happy, Kell, but things are in the works. Now’s not the time to slack off.”

Shutting the door, I walked all the way inside. “I know, Matt. I’m not slacking off, just trying to have a life too.” Clapping my hands, I looked around the room. “Kiera and I agreed to exchange keys.”

They all gave me blank stares. Griffin scratched his head. “And were you naked when this happened?”

Pursing my lips, I shook my head as I set down my guitar case. “No, we were dressed.” Shrugging, I added, “I don’t know, it’s just…it’s a big step for us.”

Evan smiled, and Matt nodded like he understood. Griffin still seemed confused. Tucking his dirty-blond hair behind his ears, he said, “But you guys used to live together. Isn’t that like congratulating you for copping a feel when you’ve already hit a home run?”