Love At First Glance (Love at Firsts #1)(69)

As we make our way to the top floor, we cross Valery and Valentine on the stairs.

“I’m glad you two made it.” Valentine smiles at us. “Spencer, this is my baby sister, Valery. Val, this is Spencer, Haven’s boyfriend.” He smiles introducing them.

“Nice to meet you. I love your costumes.” Valery beams. She's dressed as an angel. She has a long white dress and wings, paired with Converse for comfort. Her make-up is stunning.

“Nice to meet you too.” Spencer bows kissing the back of her hand. Always the gentleman.

“I love your costume too, Val. It looks amazing. What are you though? A slightly grumpier club owner?” I ask Valentine pointing at him, looking at his so called ‘costume’ and raise my eyebrow at him.

“Didn’t have time to change yet. Mine is in my office. Can I leave Val with you two and go get changed. This is a nightmare. A good one but it’s so busy already and we only opened thirty minutes ago.” He chuckles.

“Yes of course.” I smile and link my arm with Val's.

“Thanks.” Valentine smiles and starts to leave, but turns back at the last minute. “Can we talk?” He asks Spencer who just nods in response.

“I’ll be right back.” He kisses me quickly.

“We’ll be in a booth upstairs.” I tell Spencer and smile nervously. What on earth are they going to be talking about?

“Okay, Love.” Spencer smiles back at me, kisses me again and leaves me with Valery. We walk up the last flight of stairs and make our way to one of the free VIP booths where we are handed the cocktail of the day. I’m not sure what it is, but it tastes amazing.

“I’ve already had two. They are so good but I have a feeling I’m going to pay for them tomorrow.” She giggles.

“I’m sure I will too. I can’t mix drinks tonight or Spencer will kick my ass. What are they?” I make a face.

“Alabama Slammers! They are my favorite!” Valery exclaims.

“They are becoming my favorite too,” I say loudly over the music and take another sip.

“You and Spencer make the perfect couple.” She sighs longingly. “How long have you been dating?”

“It's only been a couple of days. Is there no man in your life?”

“No.” She shrugs. “I’m way too shy and if I do meet someone, Valentine never approves so I’m kinda screwed.”

“I know how you feel. Men suck the fun out of everything sometimes.”

“That they do.” She frowns.

“Do you have any idea what Valentine wanted to talk about with Spencer?” I ask.

“No, I have no clue, but my brother is a good guy, he won’t start any shit.”

“I’m not worried about your brother, I’m worried about Spencer. He’d be the one to start anything. He’s had a problem with Valentine since the first time they met and I still think there’s more to their issues than what Spencer has told me, but I really don’t want to start another fight with him over Valentine.”

“They’ll be okay, who knows, maybe they’ll be BFF’s after this.” We look at each other and burst out laughing.

“Yeah right.” I shake my head still laughing.

“I love this song!” Valery shouts as 'Tear You Apart' by She Wants Revenge starts playing. She doesn’t leave me much choice but to stand up in our booth and start dancing. Suddenly, I feel hands on my hips guiding them backwards, I turn around and I’m ready to slap whoever it is, but I stop an inch away from my unwanted dance partner’s face when I see that it’s just Spencer.

“Good call.” He chuckles and kisses me, grinding with me as I continue to dance.

“How did it go?” I look at him for any trace of bruising or swelling, but I can’t see any.

“We’re good.” He winks and gives my ass a squeeze.

“You’re good?”

“Yes.” He kisses me and spins me around. I guess I’m not going to get anything more out of him at the moment so I drop it for now, but once we get home, and if I’m not too drunk, the Spanish inquisition will be back.



Instead of staying for an hour like we had originally planned, we spend hours dancing, talking as best as we can and drinking. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun. When Valentine finally joined us, him and Spencer exchanged a knowing look before sharing a drink together. I was gob smacked when it happened but Valery and I kept dancing to give them a moment since they were getting along. I still don’t know what they talked about, but at least things are better now, it’s one thing less to worry about.

Valery and I are midway through singing 'Bad Romance' at the top of our lungs when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around and to see an amused Spencer.

“We should get going.”

“Why?” I whine.

“Because you’re drunk and we have to get up early tomorrow.”

“Why? Where are we going?” I look at him confused, I might be drunk, but I don’t remember making any plans.

“It’s a surprise, please.” He pouts and holds me close, licking my neck.

“Spencer, if you don’t want me to jump you in front of everybody stop that.” He chuckles against my throat and bites me gently.