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Adam watched them from the shadows, a look of intensity on his face.
He wished he were near enough so that he could hear whatever it was that Jay and Amy were saying to each other. They were in the small park across from the hotel, and they were on a slow walk.
He could very clearly read the expression on his best friend's face. Jay looked anxious about something, although what it was, he didn't know. Then again, maybe the shorter man was worried about their time together - he couldn't think of it as a *date* if his life depended on it. Perhaps Jay was worried about *him* crashing the party? If Adam hadn't been so angry, he probably would've laughed his ass off about it.
As it was, all he could think was how much nerve the other man had. Amy was his - *his* girl! And now that she *was* his, after he'd won her over with his irresistible charm, Jay had the nerve to weasel his way to her! And if he tried to lay so much as a lip on her... Well, if that happened, Adam thought he might just go and take care of his ol' buddy.
He continued to keep to the shadows, blessedly unnoticed by the pair, when they suddenly stopped to sit down on a nearby bench. The tall blond man crept closer, his focus sharp as he crouched by some shrubbery. Now he was close enough to hear them talking.
"So, you and Adam, huh?"
The tall Canadian's brow arched at Jay's question. Ironic that they should happen to be talking about *him*.
Amy nodded, slightly shy as she gazed down at her lap. She tucked some of her red hair behind her ears and finally spoke.
"He's so great..."
Adam couldn't help grinning as the diva sang his praises. This couldn't be better - here, she was hanging out with Jay, but talking about *him*.
"So... you think you two might become... an item?"
"Maybe..."
The tall blond frowned at that single word response. 'Maybe'? Why would Amy say *that*? As far as *he* was concerned, they were *already* an item! As these annoyed thoughts went through him, the redhead spoke again.
"I think he just wants to take things slow."
"Oh?"
Adam could hear a slight skepticism in his best friend's voice and knew what Jay was thinking - that he wasn't *capable* of such a thing. Well, so what? If things were right between them, he and Amy didn't *have* to wait for their relationship to become serious - or physical.
He listened to their conversation for another few minutes, burning up inside when it seemed more than obvious the blond man wanted to make a move - to kiss the redhead. Finally, he decided that enough was enough. It was time for him to make his move.
Stealthily slipping from his hiding place nearby, Adam straightened up. They still were unable to see him due to the fact that he'd been behind them. Good...
"Hey, look who's here!"
Amy and Jay whipped their heads around, both surprised at the abrupt sound of his voice. The tall blond man was certain he'd detected a flicker of disappointment in his friend's eyes. Oh well...
"Mind if I join you so we can call it a 'threesome?'" Adam cracked, then laughed at his own remark.
The redhead blushed but smiled, her eyes sparkling as she gazed up at him. Jay, on the other hand... Well, it seemed as though a veil had passed over his eyes.
"Sure, Adam..." he muttered. "Sure..."