Tell Me All Your Dirty Dreams//Jayy Von Monroe & Ashley Purdy//Part Deux//

Ashley’s POV
I was grateful for the shield my sunglasses provided as I glanced around the section of beach we’d cordoned off for the barbecue. CC and Lauren were wrapped around each other on a towel doing something playful with ice cubes that I preferred not to contemplate; Lana, Matt and Andy were sandwiched together across two sun loungers deep in conversation, Jinxx, Craig, Danny, Ben and Jake stood roasting hotdogs and burgers in an attempt to preserve their masculinity. For the first time in a long time, though surrounded by people who were coupled off or almost coupled off, I truly felt alone. Though for the most part mine and Lana’s relationship was great, there was still something missing.
“I can smell the testosterone from here, I bet none of these guys have ever…”
“Smells more like burgers to me”
I flipped my fringe out of my eyes to get a better look at the sound of the new voices that joined the group. They looked like they’d been assaulted by a rainbow, the taller of the two chewed on his lower lip unconsciously as he glanced around, the marginally smaller one emitted a lot more confidence, his full lips protruding in a natural pout as he lead the way.
“Are you guys lost?” my question came out a little more blunt that I intended.
A smirk creased the corner of the taller one’s lips at my addressing him, his hips jutting out suggestively as he slipped his hands out of his pockets.
“Most people call me Jayy”
I glanced up at him from beneath my eyelashes, returning his smile as I set my wine glass down to free my hands.
“Ashley, Ashley Purdy” I shook his hand in introduction.
It flowed so easily and naturally that at first I didn’t realise it was there, like most of the time when I flirted, but this was the way I usually greeted girls I was interested in. Or used to, before Lana.
“Get some! I‘m Dahvie and I‘m stood right here by the way” Jayy’s friend winked, reminding Jayy humorously of his presence.
“Wouldn’t let Lana here you say that or there’ll be another type of meat on this barbecue” Ben laughed, gesturing crudely with a sausage.

I rested my cool glass over my crotch instinctively at the thought. Upon hearing her name Lana headed over, followed by Lauren, CC, Matt and Andy. Lauren opened her arms in welcome at the sight of Dahvie and Jayy, greeting them both with a huge hug.
“I’m CC and I’m also stood right here” CC reminded Lauren playfully, though she hadn’t been gone from his arms more than a few minutes.
Jayy tensed up as I nestled between Lana’s legs with my back to her, her fingers brushing through my hair softly as she pecked my shoulder in greeting. Had he picked up on the fact I was flirting with him? Guilt bubbled in the pit of my stomach even though I hadn’t done anything wrong.
“Jayy, Dahvie this is everybody, everybody you’ve heard of Blood on the Dancefloor right? Meet the creative geniuses behind the music” Lauren smiled brightly.
Ben, Danny, Jake and Jinxx raised their beer bottles as a way of saying hi as they began plating up the food. The others making idle chit chat to welcome them to the group.
“Jayy this is my girlfriend, Lana, kitten I think you know Jayy?” Lana beamed brightly, I knew she was huge fan of their music.
“she obviously wants everyone to know it” Jayy laughed, cutting her off abruptly before she could reply. He motioned to the angry red marks on my shoulders, neck and stomach and I grinned around my mouthful of wine as the beginnings of a blush crept over Lana’s cheeks.
There was a slightly bitchy undertone to Jayy’s remark, if I didn’t know any better I’d say he was either pissed off…or jealous.