“To talk about the wedding,” Gunner says, holding my chin so I can only look at him. “We haven’t told him we’re bringing you, and he doesn’t really know about our relationship.”
Gunner kisses me softly before getting up. “And he doesn’t get to see my sweet ass.”
I swallow the laugh and pin Roman with a look. “You didn’t tell him?”
“No.”
“None of you?”
“He’s been busy,” Holden murmurs. “Wedding planning. Vendors. Bella. Work.”
“And you all have been stalling. I don’t have to go. It’s okay. I won’t feel left out.” It’s a lie. I know it the second it leaves my tongue, but I don’t want them getting into a fight because of me.
Before I can argue much more, Matthew is shown in. It’s a reunion of sorts, then he notices me. “Mini Miles? What are you doing here?”
“About that …” Nick starts, then hesitates. “We’d like to bring her to the wedding.”
Matthew looks at each of the guys, then sits down, rubbing his forehead. “You mean …”
“It’s different than Bella, but yes. Like that. Somewhat.” Gunner says.
“Fuck.” Matthew looks at me. “I thought you were smarter than this. I mean, one look at you told me they were going to try, but come on, Sophia.”
I shrug. “It’s love, Matthew. I love them.”
“You think you do. Does your dad know about this? Does …”
“Both my parents.” I nod. “They don’t love it, but it doesn’t matter.”
Matthew shakes his head. “You have to tell Bella. You have to ask Bella. I’m already asking about Miles bringing his ex-wife.”
“Come on. We all get a plus one.” Gunner argues. “You can’t suddenly tell us that we can’t make the most of it.”
“I reserved a plus one,” Roman says.
“Yes, but you can’t all be all over her. Imagine what Bella is going to say. Imagine how distracted she’ll be.”
“She’ll be too busy trying to get a second to herself to eat.” Gunner waves it away.
“Weddings are notorious for that. I’d have Taco Bell on standby.” Nick agrees.
Matthew just groans. “You guys are ridiculous. How can you ask me for this? You know …”
He just shakes his head. I suck my bottom lip. “We can behave for a few hours.”
“Sophie!” Gunner puts a hand to his heart. “You wound me.”
“We can.” I insist. “We can, and we will. It’s your day, not ours.”
Roman and Holden nod. Nick agrees as well. Matthew rubs his face and looks at Gunner. Huffing, Gunner puts his hands up. “Bella won’t catch me with my hands on Sophie. Okay?”
“But everyone else will. It will be in whispers. You all showing up together? Anyone who knew ….”
“What, did Bella tell her friends?”
“Of course she did!” Matthew groans. “Fuck. It’s going to be a whole conversation.”
“I wanted to hang out with her. To offer to help out with final wedding stuff. Would that help at all or-”