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you’re so damn obnoxious! You came here to meet Pierce, not fondle Stella.” Max releases me after Zoey scolds him. Thank goodness, because I wasn’t doing so good at pulling away.
    “Sorry, little sis. It was rude, my apologizes.” The sarcasm is obvious on his face.
    “Whatever...please meet everyone and get out of here.”
    “Get out of here? We’re just changing bars. We were at Skinny’s and then walked over here. Let’s order up some drinks.” He doesn’t look like he needs many more drinks, but the man can hold his alcohol. I’ve seen him much worse.
    Zoey looks a bit annoyed, but changes her face when she turns back to the table. She introduces Max and his friend, Ethan, to Pierce, who takes his hand and grins. “Nice to meet you, man.” I look over at Ty and Emily and they are standing about a foot apart. Emily is looking at Max as if she sees a very attractive man in front of her. Ty, on the other hand, has that whole standing up straighter macho thing going on. It’s like they know they are the two best looking guys at the table and it’s a duel to get the women to think so. Don’t worry, hottie, he’s got nothing on your perfectness. Ty is not my normal type. The white long sleeve button up dress shirt with a tie is usually what gets my attention. I like the pretty boy that you take home to your momma. Well, in my case, to daddy.
    The introductions finish up around the table and Max already has a waitress getting us all a round of drinks. I make sure I ask for two.
    Ty’s girl is still trying really hard not to look at Max. It’s crazy to think that she has Ty standing next to her and she is checking out Max. I guess it’s okay to look. Max says that they have been at Skinny’s since 4:30 pm. He talks a lot and makes sure they know he is a stockbroker and very successful. He’s not being an ass, he’s just a good talker. Max and I are close. We all hang out a lot. He is definitely very protective of both of us. Playing as if he wants me sexually is all an act. I think if I ever returned the attention, he would freak out and not be able to go through with it. The only sexual experience we have ever had was a short make out session my sophomore year when he was a senior. We were at a party, there was alcohol and it was brief. The bottom line was that it was weird. I’ve leaned on Max a lot over the years. Zoey is always on my side no matter what. Sometimes she has a problem not being partial, so I go to Max for the truth. He is brutally honest with me, and I like that. Sometimes, it hurts, but sometimes the truth hurts. We’ve gone to each other for comfort, advice, and sometimes, just to unwind. He’s very comfortable for me, very brotherly.
    I’m on my sixth drink and thankful that Zoey is driving. She is nursing her little drinks next to me as she and Pierce kiss and talk. Everyone is in their own private conversations at the table and my buzz is in full force. I try so hard not listen to Ty’s conversations, and to stay focused on Pierce and Zoey, but I’m so drawn to his voice that I keep tuning into what he says. Jaxon is pushing his buttons about Emily leaving. Ty keeps saying he’s going to be lost without her. She is one fucking, lucky girl.
    “I’m out, sisters. I have an early morning meeting on the phone with a client, and need to not be still drunk while deciding his financial success.” This comes from Max. I feel the same. It’s 1:00 am and I’m so tired. My wake up time is 5:30 am and it’s going to hit me like a ton of bricks. By the end of the day tomorrow, I’ll already have worked about forty-five hours. Max hugs all us girls goodbye, including Emily, and gives a handshake to all the guys. He and Ethan start walking toward the door.
    I ask Zoey if she’s ready, and of course, she wants to stay. Technically, this is her Friday night, so I completely understand. I tell her I’m going to see if I can get a ride with her brother and Ethan. I don’t think