Chapter 42

The bass guitarist stepped forward with his hand extended. "Shawn Simmons. That was priceless," he said, flipping his reddish brown hair out of his eyes. It was long in the front, but collar length in the back and sides, and wavy.

"Nice to meet you," I replied, laughing as I shook his hand. Somehow, I already felt at home with this group of guys. In fact, it was almost as if we had known each other for a while and not that we'd just met.

The drummer stretched across his drum set, extending his hand to me as a strand of short brown hair fell into his eyes. "Wyatt Ryker," he said, laughing. "That was so cool!" He nodded toward his blond friend. "I don't think I've ever seen him at a loss for words before."

"Ass," Brett mumbled under his breath as he turned his attention back to his guitar. "It was an honest mistake. She looks young." Then, he looked over at me. "No offense."

"None taken," I said. "In fact, just treat me like one of the guys."