Callum
I was not looking forward to this. The food had been great. The music was soothing, subtle, and upbeat. The alcohol was doing its job, and I had the tiniest buzz. However, I knew what was coming as I caught Grayson heading toward the small stage. The clock was ticking, and it seemed as if time had slowed down as I watched him. The music faded away, the chatter stopped and all I could hear was the sound of my own thumping heartbeat.
“Breathe brother,” Conrad whispered in my ear as I felt him come up behind me. He stood close. Close enough that I could take comfort in his body heat. Close enough that when Grayson made his announcement, when people looked over at us, it would be clear. I held my breath as Grayson finally stood on the stage. His smile was tense, and I noticed that he
