Falling Down(70)

I shrug. "I would be too. An actress, model, and accountant starting up a band? Yeah, there'll be plenty more jumping on that bandwagon and even more who will hate us out of sheer principle."
"Fuck 'em," Jace says.
"That should be our motto," Sera says.
"We'll work that into the logo."
I hear footsteps coming down the hallway and when I turn I want to fangirl all over the place. Sera actually does let out a fangirl squeal and the guys all laugh as Cage greets one of the best guitarists ever.
"Oh my God." I shake my head and rest my forehead against Jesse's shoulder.
"What's wrong, Luce?"
"This can't be real," I whisper. "It feels like the last week has been a dream and I've still not woken up."
Kennedy steps up and pinches my ass.
"Hey!" God damn! My ass is so freaking sore.
He shrugs. "Just letting you know you're not dreaming."
"Did you have to pinch my ass?" I say rubbing the same damn cheek.
"Yeah, I did. Everyone else is spanking it. I felt the need to touch it."
I laugh. "Perv."
"You have no idea," Kennedy wiggles his eyebrows showing us he does have a playful side. I think maybe he's finally comfortable enough to let loose?
Cage steps up. "Alright. Layla Harper, meet Blush." He introduces us individually and for a minute I wonder if Sera's going to hump Layla.
"You hooked up with them already, Styx?" Layla asks Trace.
He nods. She looks at us, probably checking us out and assessing us in her own way.
"Let's jam," Trace says.
We head into the sound room and everyone takes their spot.
"Same song?" I ask.
Same band, different song. He names the song and Layla raises her brows. Trace laughs.
Same as before, Trace counts us off and by the time we're done with the song Layla has a grin so big I think her cheeks must hurt.
"That was kick ass," she says.
Trace nods, "Fucking killer."
She doesn't look at me, Sera, or Jace--only Trace. I'm not sure what I think of Layla. She seems kinda bitchy and judgmental. I'm not as excited about her as I was about Trace, especially when she notices Jesse and they share a kiss on the lips and a hug. They're very familiar with one another and it's no surprise. They toured together years ago when Layla was with Kickz.
Jace isn't as excited about Layla either. Sera's come out of her fangirl trance and doesn't seem all that thrilled. Cage notes our demeanor and nods.
"I'll give you a call and let you know, Layla."
She nods. "Sounds good. Nice meeting you all. Give me a call, Jesse," she all but purrs.
Yeah, I'm not her biggest fan and it's not just because she's hitting on Jesse.
When she's left the building, Ben asks, "Not going with her?"
I shrug. "I just didn't feel it. Her behavior tells me she's going to treat me, Sera, and Jace as less-than-equal and that doesn't work for me."
Sera nods. "Sadly, me either. She didn't feel like she fit in or that she even wanted to. She only gave a shit what Trace thought. There goes the fangirl feeling after seeing the attitude."
Trace is leaning back against the wall with his arms crossed. "Layla's not really a team player."
"Yeah," Sera sneers. "I suppose unless you're famous and have a cock, she's not really into being your pal."
"Noticed that, did you?" Ben laughs.
I nod. "I don't want to have to deal with that shit."
Jace agrees so that's a unanimous "no".
Cage looks at Ben. "I told you."
Ben shrugs. "I didn't think so either, but you never know."