Page 28 of Kayla's List

I’m proud of myself for even attempting to get into VIP, even though it’s technically not crashing a party, and I got in because of Anderson, it’s still as close as I’m going to get to cross off my number twenty.

Plus, I’m pretty sure the bouncer was feeling me. I might not be the most experienced woman on the planet, but I could see the lust in his eyes. I also recognized his flirtation when he asked me if he could doanythingfor me and licked his lips. I was just about to answer the tall chocolate mountain of a man when Anderson interrupted.

“I knew you could do it!” Shelby interrupts my thoughts with a loud squeal.

I giggle, and we high-five as she begins to pack up her things. Emani shakes her head with a frown, but she gathers her things as well. I refuse to let whatever is going on with her dampen my mood. I gather my things up, grab my phone, and cross out number twenty and twenty-three.

#20. Crash a party.

#23. Wear a bikini on a beach.

We approach the VIP section after we gather all of our things, and the bouncer smiles at me, showing nice white teeth and deep dimples on his handsome dark brown face. I can’t help but smile back at him.

“Back with reinforcements, I see.” He licks his thick lips again and I giggle. He has the wholeLLthing going on, but it’s kind of sexy, so he doesn’t look corny.

“Now, why would I need reinforcements?” I question with an arched brow, placing my hands on my hips.

His dark eyes rove over my body before he responds, “Cause that white boy looked like he wanted to eat you up. You might need backup. I can’t say I blame him, though.”

At his words, my entire face heats in embarrassment. I’m not used to men blatantly flirting with me. I don’t know what to say. I can act bold all I want, but I’m out of my depth when it comes down to it. Luckily, Shelby comes to my rescue.

“Aren’t you a big ol’ mountain of chocolate.” She bites her lip seductively, and the bouncer just shakes his head with a chuckle before stepping aside and letting us pass.

“You ladies have a good time and don’t hesitate to call Big D if you get into trouble.”

“Big D, huh? How big?” Shelby flirts, but I pull her away before he can answer. I hear his deep rumble of laughter behind us.

I admire Shelby’s confidence, but sometimes the things that come out of her mouth are outrageous.

“Shelby! I can’t believe you just asked him that.” I laugh, and Emani shakes her head.

Shelby smirks, but she doesn’t look back as we continue toward Anderson’s section. I think Shell gets a kick out of shocking people, and I’m pretty sure she’s all talk. At least seventy-five percent sure.

“Well, well, if it isn’t Shelby Shell. I’m surprised to see you here, especially since you claimed to be busy today.” Brady folds his arms over his chest and ticks his head to the side.

Shelby still hasn’t told us what’s going on between them, which is weird for her. She loves to tell us about her latest conquest, but there’s something about how she interacts with Brady that makes me curious.

“I am busy. I’m hanging with my girls.” Shelby shrugs nonchalantly, but by the frown on her face, I can tell she’s annoyed.

Before Brady can answer, Anderson appears in front of me. My eyes connect with his broad, tan, muscular, oh so delicious bare chest. Earlier, he had on a t-shirt, so I didn’t get the pleasure of ogling his magnificent body.

My eyes slowly make their way up his body until our eyes meet. For the millionth time today, I feel myself blush. Even with my brown skin, my cheeks will flush with undertones of red when I’m embarrassed.

“Hey.” Anderson’s deep voice washes over me like a caress.

“Hey,” I responded shyly.

I completely forget about my “hot girl” persona and revert back to nerd Kayla with just one sexy greeting.I just might be a lost cause.

“If ya’ll keep on, you’re going to be able to cross out number thirty on your list.” Shelby cackles from behind me.

“First of all, I didnotadd that to my list!” I widen my eyes at Shelby so she can shut up.

Having public sex is not and will not ever be on my list of things to do in life. That’s one of Shelby’s suggestions that I refused to add.

“What list?”

I look back at Anderson with even wider eyes.How embarrassing! Should I tell him? Why the hell not?!