Re: Beau and Nate
Catch up with people. As if Nate hadn't seen Beau wonder off with Scarlett. Not that he begrudged him his fun while he was sorting through things, but he'd have much rather been the one sneaking off with Beau. How tantalizing would that have been? To disappear from his own party and return later looking wonderfully disheveled?
Beau's words sent a thrill through him, though. It was more than Beau would have allowed himself to say publicly even a month ago. "Promise?" he asked, his voice a bit huskier than he'd intended. He was imagining all the things he'd wished he could have done with Beau tonight. Taking him around to mingle together, holding his hand, the casual touches and kisses, introducing him to his family. He wanted it all, damn it. "Though I hope I'll get to end my night with no restraints as well," he added a beat later, his eyes searching Beau's.