Chapter 6 Tennessee Whiskey

~ Audrey ~ Audrey was trying her best not to squirm or blush bright red, but it was useless. Her entire face was bright pink as she said, “Um, well, I’ll have you know, I’m just waiting for the right time…” “Shit, you really are a virgin?” Killian gaped. Caspian’s eyes also shot up to look at her. “What?” she looked at the two brothers. “Why are you looking at me like that?” The two brothers didn’t say anything for a while. Killian was in full-on shock and Caspian only shook his head in disbelief. “Yeah, you should wait, princess,” Caspian said as he took a sip of the champagne. “It’s very important to get to know the guy who’s gonna penetrate you,” “Ew!” Audrey cringed at his choice of word. “That’s exactly how a virgin would react, you see that, Kill? Take notes,” Caspian laughed away. Audrey was mortified, absolutely embarrassed at how the conversation had gone this way. When she agreed to ditch the party with the Vanderbilt brothers, she never thought that the topic of her virginity would ever come up or that she would be teased like this. Oh, god, what have I gotten myself into? “Can we please talk about something else?” Audrey laughed nervously. “Literally, anything else,” “Wait, you said you’re waiting for the right time, not the right guy. Does that mean there’s someone special in mind?” Killian asked. “Yeah, I guess you can say that,” Audrey muttered under her breath. She didn’t understand why the topic of her virginity was so amusing to the brothers. “Oh, spill it,” Caspian nudged her elbow. Ah, what the heck, might as well, she said to herself. “His name’s Ashton and he goes to NYU with me,” “Ashton what?” Killian asked. “Whitaker,” “Don’t think I know his family,” Killian turned to his brother, asking, “Do you?” Cas thought about it for a moment before shaking his head no. “His family’s not… from around here,” Audrey said. She had carefully picked those words. “So, why is this guy the one?” Killian asked. Audrey smiled at the thought of Ashton being the one. “He’s very kind. He’s very cute. He makes me laugh… and he’s the first guy that sees me for me, you know? Not as Audrey Huntington or whatever,” “Seems like quite a guy. Why isn’t he here at your party?” Caspian asked. “He’s not on the list,” Audrey admitted. The brothers knew exactly what that meant. They gave each other a knowing look. “What?” she asked them. “Nothing,” Killian muttered. “You’re such a cliché,” Caspian answered. “The rich girl falling for the guy her father disagrees with. How very Romeo and Juliet,” “I am not a cliché!” Audrey snapped. “Hey, it’s okay, it’s your life. Do whatever you want,” Caspian raised his hands in surrender. Audrey did not like to be called a cliché. She believed the opposite. A cliché would be her picking one of the lame guys at the party and marrying them. Dating Ashton was her breaking the cycle, not choosing the cliché option. “So, when’s the right time for the two of you then?” Killian asked, pulling her from her train of thought. “Soon, I hope,” she smiled meaningfully. “Well, if you need any pointers, I got your back,” Caspian teased. “Thanks, but I think I’ll manage,” “Just sayin’, you’re talking to a guy with a lifetime of knowledge,” “I’d rather shoot myself in the foot,” “How’s that rejection taste like, Cas?” Killian laughed. “Oh, you’re saying no right now princess, but watch… someday you’re gonna be begging for me,” Caspian smirked menacingly. “If that day ever comes, you shoot me in the foot,” Audrey said to Killian. “Deal,” Killian shook her hand. “Oh, this is gonna be good,” Caspian licked his lips and grinned to himself. Audrey wanted to smack that grin off his face, but she refrained. Instead, she rolled her eyes and took the champagne bottle that was in his hand. “Give me that,” “That’s what she said,” Caspian muttered and Audrey almost spat out her champagne. “Woah, slow down,” Killian pulled out a handkerchief for Audrey. “You’ll spill everything,” “That’s what she said,” Caspian said triumphantly. Killian didn’t want to laugh, but it was hilarious and he couldn’t help himself. They all broke out in wild laughter after that. As the night went on, Audrey had lost count of how many sips she had already. She was too busy talking, laughing, and rolling her eyes at Caspian’s sexual innuendos. As the three of them finished that bottle of champagne, Audrey was feeling a little dizzy, but also her body felt light and her mouth had lost its filter. She was absolutely enjoying herself, she had forgotten where she was and who she was with. She just felt like she was amongst friends. She didn’t even realize that when she would touch Killian’s chest or when she shoved Caspian’s elbow playfully, the brothers’ body turned stiff. As much as they wanted to play it cool, her touch triggered something inside of them. Something they didn’t realize yet at this moment. “Ugh, I wish I could see Ashton right now,” Audrey groaned after she shook the empty bottle of champagne in the air. She was hoping for some more, but there wasn’t a drop left. “Why don’t you just go see him?” Killian asked. “He’s way downtown and I’m here, entertaining guests at my party slash auction,” she sighed miserably. “Well… If you want, you can sneak out. We’ll help you,” Killian offered. “Really?” A light bulb flashed in her head. Her eyes shot up in excitement as she said, “You guys would do that?” Killian turned to his brother and said, “We have a damsel in distress here. What do you say, Cas?” Caspian grinned knowingly and pulled out his phone, “I say, let’s call the driver,” * * * - - - - - To Be Continued - - - - -