She's Still The One: A Brother's Best Friend, Rockstar Romance Kaci Rose (essential reading txt) 📖

for her to sing to him. He agreed and let it go. While it's the truth, it wasn't the whole truth, and I felt like I was lying to my best friend.

Her set ends, and she hugs us both again, before walking off stage. I watch her go, and when she hits the edge of the stage out of sight of the crowd, she turns and winks at me, and I feel like I've won the lottery.

As we finish the show, all I can think about is getting to Austin, as I make my way backstage. She has changed into more casual clothes, shorts and a shirt, but she still looks as beautiful as, when she walked out on stage.

I walk over to her and grab her hands, swinging her around.

"Let's go celebrate," I say.

She giggles, as I spin her, and I swear it's my favorite sound in the world.

"Sure, where did you have in mind?"

"Your pick. Tacos or BBQ, I know a good spot for both."

"We’re in Memphis we have to do BBQ!" She says.

"Give me ten minutes for a quick shower and to change."

Dom walks up beside Ivy, and after their kiss, he turns to me, "We’ll wait with her." He gives me a nod. We haven't talked about it, but with the time we have spent with them lately, I'm sure he knows my feelings for her.

I give him a nod of thanks and rush off to my dressing room for the quickest shower of my life.

I walk back out and take her hand.

"It's a few blocks, you don't mind walking, do you?" I ask her.

"No, I like to see the city."

We walk hand in hand, talking about the show, and before we know it, we’re at the BBQ place I was told about.

"This place has won several awards, and the guy at sound check swears it's the best in town," I tell her, as I open the door for her. The hostess recognizes me, but she keeps her cool and seats us in the back, where we will be least bothered.

One of our security guys, who tagged along with us, sits down at the bar with a clear view of us. He's in plain clothes, and unless you know him, you'd never know he was security. Our team does well at blending in. For the first time in a long time, I'm thankful to have him around, knowing he will keep Austin safe as well.

The conversation flows easily, as we eat and taste each other’s meals. There are several long stares, but as much as I want to reach across the table and take her hand, I don't. I know people have seen us, and the last thing we need are photos circulating, making this look like a date. Us out to dinner is easily explained to Landon. Hell, he knows we go out to eat at these stops, so he won't give it a second glance.

I hate having to hide things, but for now, I think it's for the best. I just need to prove myself to her, to him, and to myself.

After dinner, we head outside again, but I'm not ready for the night to be over.

"Want to walk the shops?" I tilt my head towards the sidewalk.

"Yeah, I love window shopping, because each city is so different." She says, and I push my luck just a bit and take her hand. I can wave this off, as making a protective thing, if needed, right? Keeping her close, as we walk a busy downtown, that justifies holding her hand.

We barely get two stores down from the restaurant, before we’re stopped by fans.

"Oh, my God! It’s Dallas McIntire. We are such huge fans!" The blonde waves over her shoulder at her two friends, who are with her.

Austin has let go of my hand and stepped off to the side out of the way, but when I look over at her, she’s all smiles and winks at me. So, I paste on my rock star smile and sign autographs.

"Please, take a photo with us. My sister will never believe me otherwise!" The blonde says, and I agree. They arrange themselves around me, and the blonde is on one side, pushing her tits against my arm, as she gets ready to take a picture. Austin's lips purse, and my smile almost slips.

The second she takes the photo, her hand that was on my back slips to my ass, and I jump from the group, like I'd just been burned.

"Okay, ladies, enjoy your night." I keep the fake smile in place and put an end to it. This is also my bodyguard's sign that I'm done and to move them along. He steps in, as the blonde starts to pout and says something I block out, as I walk over to Austin, who is fighting a laugh.

"What happened?" She asked.

"The blonde grabbed my ass," I say irritated, and that’s when Austin busts out laughing, and I stand there in shock. "What the hell is so funny about another woman grabbing my ass, and then rubbing her tits all over me so much that I need a shower to get rid of her perfume?"

She laughs even harder, holding her stomach, as I just stand there in awe. I love her laugh, but I still don't get what’s so funny.

"No one would believe me." She wheezes out.

I take her hand again, as we start walking.

"Believe what?"

"The rock star playboy running away from a woman grabbing his ass." She says and bursts into a giggle again.

I shake my head and give a dry laugh. "Yeah, some playboy."

"Oh, Dallas, I'm sorry. I know you've changed really, I do, but it also takes some getting used, too. A year ago, you would have soaked it up. Hell, maybe even gotten her phone number. That’s the Dallas I'm used, too. But this Dallas, I like him much better, and it will just take some time to get accustomed, too."

"I wish the fans and the