My eyes instantly snapped to hers. Why the fuck would you ask him to hang out with us? I just spent six fucking months with him. I need a break. Kiera looked chagrined as she bit her lip, and I instantly realized she hadn’t meant to say that. Every so often, things just came out of her mouth with no thought behind them. It was something we had in common since my tongue loosened on me sometimes too. Usually just when I was pissed though. Kiera could do it on a whim.

I was still giving Kiera a questioning, admonishing look when I heard Griffin say, “Nah, no thanks.” Then he suddenly smacked me on the chest. “I’d rather be alone than hang out with this jackoff.”

Genuinely confused, I looked over at Griffin. “What did I do to you?” He was the one who was constantly being irritating. I think he’d been smacked by everyone on the tour at one point or another. And as for picking on him…well, that was typically Matt, not me. I was an innocent bystander. Usually.

Griffin narrowed his eyes at me, clearly disagreeing with my assessment of our relationship. “Jersey…those two hot girls?”

Oh my God…I knew exactly what he was talking about now. Jesus, Griffin…He still had no clue. And he still hadn’t forgotten about it. That was so fucking long ago. I bit my lip, trying not to laugh. “Uh, Griff…I was doing you a favor.” You just don’t realize it.

“Save it, man.” He poked me in the chest. “You were just jealous ‘cause you were doing the monogamous thing. Whatever. You didn’t need to cock block me! And right when things were getting interesting!”

I could barely contain my laughter now; a small chuckle escaped me. “Griffin…”

Griffin shook his head and walked away. At least he wasn’t truly furious anymore, but still…God…dumbass. Letting the laughter bubble out of me, I finally told him what he should have realized all along. “I tried to tell you…those weren’t girls, dude.”

He raised his middle finger into the air, not looking at me. Oh God…he didn’t believe me. I had a feeling he never would. I laughed harder, then looked down at Kiera; she was smiling and laughing too. “Maybe I should have just let him figure it out for himself?” I told her. Next time, I will.

Kiera laughed with me for a moment. I wrapped my arms around her waist, and she wrapped hers around my neck. “Monogamous thing?” she said, tilting her head.

Grinning, I rested my head against hers. “Yeah, see, I told you I was being good.”

She giggled, then gave me a soft kiss. “I know you were.” Looking amused and astonished, she shook her head. “Who knew I’d ever find a conversation with Griffin comforting?”

“Life’s little mysteries,” I told her.