"What are you asking me?"
"Is she going to be okay when you're gone?"
"Of course."
"Please don't break her heart."
"Are you going to have this conversation with her too? Are you going to warn her not to break mine?"
I narrowed my eyes, "Do I need to warn her?"
She was on her way back to us before he could answer.
***
"I like drunk April" Lucy shouted as we stood at the bar.
"And I like tequila! Two tequilas please."
"Sure thing" the bartender replied before pouring the shots. He winked, "They're on the house."
I downed it, "Thanks."
"Tough day?" he asked as I winced.
"Tough life."
Lucy giggled, "Drama queen."
"Hey! My house burnt down!"
"Maybe you could tell me all about it later?" The bartender asked, "I finish at two thirty."
"Thanks but no thanks" I replied as I dragged Lucy away from the bar.
"What's wrong with you? He's hot!"
"I'm not interested."
"Why not? Are you still into Lukas?"
"No, we're just friends."
"Then why aren't you interested?"
He's not Isaac.
"He's not my type."
"Are you a lesbian?"
"Yep, I burnt my own house down so I could live with you and spy on you when you take a shower."
"I knew it!" she shouted.
"And now I'm about to dry hump your leg on the dance floor."
***
We went to a few more bars before hitting a club. We met up with some of Lucy's friends who had no shame in hiding their feelings for Brody. As soon as he went to get more drinks, the locker talk began.
"He is one hot piece of ass."
"Oh, the things I would do to him."
"April, your brother is coming home with me tonight."
That last comment earned a dirty look from Lucy.
"Awesome" I muttered.
"What?" Lucy asked, looking unimpressed with her friends.
"Douchebag alert" I pointed to Dan and Hollie.
"Did you invite them?"
"Nope."
"Well let's just hope that they don't see us."
I sighed, "Too late, they're coming over."
"Ladies, the party has arrived!" Dan announced.
I ignored him and smiled at Hollie, "Hey."
"Hey, what are you two doing here?" she asked.
"Celebrating."
"Oooh, what's the occasion?"
"Brody's band has been signed."
Dan lost interest and began to flirt with some of Lucy's friends.
"That's awesome, I'll have to congratulate him."
I heard Lucy mutter something under her breath.
"I know, it's the same record company as the D-Bags. I can't stop name dropping."
"Woah, can he get me Griffin's number?"
Griffin. Typical.
"Who the fuck is Gryffindor?" Dan asked, suddenly interested in our conversation again.
I rolled my eyes, "Gryffindor is a house in Harry Potter. Griffin is a badass musician."
"Whatever, I'm going to get a drink."
I leaned closer to him, "Just a heads up, I'd stay away from Brody if I were you. He's stopped taking his meds."
His eyes widened, "Meds?"
"Yeah, he's a little unstable right now."
"That explains the other night."
I nodded, trying my best not to laugh as he walked away. At least now he might keep his distance. Brody came back with our drinks a few minutes later.
"Congratulations, sugar" Hollie said before planting a kiss on his lips.
He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand before glancing at Lucy.
"I'll be right back" she announced.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"Yep, just going to the Ladies."
"Oh, I'll come with you before I find Dan" Hollie added.
Lucy sighed before walking away.
Brody downed his drink before starting on another one, "You better keep Dan away from me tonight."
"Why do you hate him so much?"
He raised his eyebrow before pointing to the bar. Dan had his hands all over two random girls. "There's your answer."
I laughed, "I get that he's a dick but it's like you can't even stand to be in the same room as him."
"Um, what does it look like I'm doing right now?"
"Having a staring contest with him" I leaned in closer, "But it only counts if the other person is looking."
"I don't like how he treats women." He cleared his throat when I finally stopped laughing, "What's so funny?"
"Oh come on! Pot meet kettle."
He scowled, "No, I am nothing like him. I don't hurt people."
I had a feeling that he knew more than he was letting on. "Do you know something that I don't?"