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briefly brushed against each other. In the closed confines of the car he could detect the crisp scent of the Justice's cologne. While Ashton recognized it as a knockoff brand, it didn't take away from its appeal. If anything, it made him want to bury his nose in Justice's neck so he could get a really good whiff. Since Ashton didn't think that would be good first-date behavior, he held back.
    He caught Bryce's gaze in the rear-view mirror, the snarky expression unmistakable even in the glass. Ashton thought back to all the ribbing he'd given over the years whenever his cousin would "fall in love" with yet another top-heavy blonde. He realized then that Bryce would be giving him some payback.
    "This is my cousin, Bryce," Ashton said, as he shot Bryce a be good or I will strangle you glare.
    When Bryce gave him a wicked smile in return Ashton knew he was screwed.
    Bryce turned and waved. "Hello, Justice, we only met briefly last night, but Ashton has talked about you so much I feel as if I've known you for years."
    Note to self: kill Bryce.
    Ashton flashed Bryce a fake smile. "Can you drive us to Uncle Terry's, please?"
    "Are you sure you wouldn't rather go to Mike's? It's a lot more fun."
    "No, Terry's place will be just fine," Ashton replied tightly.
    "But Mike's has the best burgers in town and the entertainment is so...well, entertaining."
    Second note to self: kill Bryce in the most painful way possible.
    "I don't think his place is exactly date worthy," Ashton replied as he curled his hands against the leather seat. The urge to wrap his fingers around Bryce's neck grew strong. While he usually didn't mind his cousin's teasing and smartass comments, Ashton really wanted to impress Justice.
    "What kind of business does your Uncle Mike own?" Justice asked, falling right into Bryce's verbal trap.
    Ashton groaned as he flashed an I will get you back for this look at Bryce.
    "A girly strip club," Bryce informed with a huge grin.
    Justice opened and closed his mouth a few times. "Yeah, I think Ashton may have a point. That really isn't my kind of place. Besides I don't have any singles and the last time I went the girls got cranky when I tried to shove quarters down their G-strings."
    Bryce blinked, for once stunned silent, no doubt shocked to have his own medicine shoved down his throat while Ashton howled with laughter. Just when he thought it couldn't be possible, Justice somehow had managed to surprise him yet again.
    Ashton once more met Bryce's gaze in the rear-view mirror and wasn't surprised to see the admiration flashing in his cousin's gaze.
    "I think I see his appeal," Bryce admitted.
    Ashton reached out to reclaim Justice's hand. "Yeah, he's pretty great."
    The adorable flush came over Justice's face again. It was pretty obvious Justice hadn't been on the receiving end of too many compliments. "You keep talking like that and I'm going to get a big head."
    Bryce opened his mouth to fire off another comment, but after exchanging looks with Ashton, clamped his lips together. While Bryce may come off as a bit slow sometimes, in fact he saw more than most gave him credit for. So Ashton knew that after taking in Justice's bruises and timid nature that Bryce put two and two together and came up with DA Knowl is an abusive ass.
    Bryce turned the vehicle on, then pulled out onto the road. The drive was short, so they made mostly small talk the entire way. Justice confessed to being an avid fan of the Blue Jackets, so they bantered back and forth over various NHL teams and their chances in the upcoming season. The time passed quickly and Ashton was surprised to see the familiar outline of the restaurant. Bryce parked in the back, then got out to make sure nobody was watching before he came back over and opened the back door.
    Justice cocked a brow. "With all this sneaking around I'm beginning to feel like I'm a secret agent man or something," he said as they climbed out from the backseat. "Maybe I should get some fancy clothes