Ray completely ignored the introduction to Ashton. Its good that you have come back home Angel. Maybe your grandmother will have her wish granted and youll stay. He leaned close to her ear as if to whisper but kept his voice loud enough for everyone to hear it. Ive got a surprise for you later. Ray gave her a secretive smile then nodded at Tristian and Shae. Without saying another word, he walked around the huge pool and out the back gate.
Well that bites, Angel pouted. Why didnt he stick around?
Hes probably off getting your surprise, Tristian hedged, knowing where Ray was going.
Turning back to the picnic table, Angel sat down beside Ashton, absently rubbing her hand when he finally let go of it. She wanted to ask him why he had squeezed so hard but decided against it as she looked across the table at Shae. If Ashton wanted to be mean then he could just be ignored. She felt like celebrating, seeing her favorite girlfriend for the first time since leaving the mountain.
So, has my brother really been behaving, or has he been lying to me all this time? Angel inquired playfully.
Probably lying, Shae looked at Tristian and winked as she stood up. I think Im going to steal your sister for a minute so we can catch up.
What? You cant gossip in front of the guys? Tristian asked, glad that Angel would have a reason to get away from Ashton and Shae would have a reason not to cling to him. He had mainly invited Shae for the week just so Angel would have another reminder of why she should move back home.
That would take all the fun out of it, Shae informed him with a mischievous twitch of her lips.
Fine. After all, I did steal you away from her first, he admitted without remorse as Shae walked around the table and grabbed Angels hands, pulling her away like they were a couple of schoolgirls.
Glancing back at Ashton, Tristian could see the change in the guys personality as if it were night and day. Ashtons lips were thinner and he could almost feel the anger rolling off him in waves.
He sighed in relief knowing he had finally found another reason not to like Ashton Fox. It seemed the boy simply didnt like to share. That only confirmed the fact that Tristian would have to find ways of taking all of Angels time away from her boyfriend while they were here.
Let me know when youre ready for that drink, Tristian grinned as he pulled his own flask out of his pocket. It might be a while before they come back.
Ashton didnt answer as his jealous gaze followed Angels every move.
Im so glad youre back, Shae led Angel toward the Tiki-Bar. Your brother isnt the only person that missed you, ya know. She pushed Angel gently toward one of the stools while she slid behind the bar tapping her lips with her finger. I think this deserves a toast how does Long Island Iced Tea sound?