Gaming Grace by Piper J. Drake

Author:Piper J. Drake [Piper J. Drake]
Language: eng
Format: epub

It was a big ship and Bryan had never been one to spend his time with only one person—or any single group, for that matter—no matter where he was or what he was doing. There were plenty of one off challenges in his app he could test with someone new. The more people to give feedback, the better.

But beyond taking a few selfies with bartenders and other crew, he was not interested in making new friends. It was fine to consider all the things he could do, but he also knew what he wanted. Pretty much always. He wanted to spend more time with Grace. And want was a dangerous thing, especially if it was one-sided.

So he’d given Grace space this afternoon, deliberately finding other things to keep him busy throughout the afternoon and dinner. He figured she’d either had enough time to miss him, or decide she only wanted to see him for the promised app testing activities. There was the third possibility she didn’t want to spend any more time with him at all. He didn’t think the last was likely but he had to keep his mind open to it. He’d take another pass through the interior bar and shop area to get some more video of the party people, then swing back to her cabin to find out how Grace was feeling.

His parents may have spoiled him and his siblings in every other way possible, but they’d all been raised with a careful moral compass to guide them. If Grace’s preference was anything but a clear desire to spend time with him, he’d release her from her promise to help him out and leave her be. There was plenty of time left in the cruise for her to have fun with her friends and get the relaxation she needed.

A pair of ladies and a guy bumped into him, all laughter and good spirits. It was the guy who ran a hand over Bryan’s shoulder. “Hey handsome, want to join us.”

Bryan doled out smiles all around and shook his head. “Not this time. Have fun.”

They took his no with good humor and carried on, headed for the bar with the Latin music. He shook his head. All good looking people. He might cut his trip through this level short and go find Grace if all he was going to do was keep passing on invitations. One good conversation and at least then he’d know what might come next. This angst wasn’t his style.

“No thanks, but you all have a great time.” A sweet, familiar voice caught his attention.

He turned to see the threesome clink glasses with Grace.

“You’re the second to turn us down in as many seconds.” The brunette pouted. “Are we intimidating?”

Grace laughed and gave the taller woman, a brunette with legs for days, a hug. “You three are too much fun for me to handle.”

“At least dance with us.” The other woman, a curvy redhead, caught Grace’s hand. “Just one!”

Still laughing, Grace let herself be tugged onto the dance floor.

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