Reverie Dyad

Chapter 42

Reid's POV:

"Was it just me, or were a lot of people staring at us?" Val asked, her voice carrying a hint of amusement, as we strolled out of the club. The quiet atmosphere of the parking lot enveloped us. Some pedestrians were still walking; I couldn't help but wish I were among them, just so I could relive this night all over again.

"I mean, we all do look freshly fucked. I would stare too," Cole said, his grin mischievous, earning a playful slap on his chest from Val. I couldn't help but chuckle at their banter, feeling the energy of the night coursing through our veins.

Pulling out my phone, I navigated to the restaurant finder app. The vibrant city lights flickered around us, casting a glow on Val and Cole's faces as we strolled towards the car.

"I'm starved. What's for dinner?" Val groaned, her stomach voicing its protest.

"Ordering from Rancher Dandies as we speak."

"Yes! Oh, Philly steak cheese fries for me," Val exclaimed, her cravings for greasy food evident. Smiling, I selected the option for Philly steak cheese fries.

"I've had enough meat for the day; I'll have a Caesar salad with a side of queso," Cole said, running his hand through his hair with a sheepish look on his face. With a smirk, I selected the option for his order.

"Oh, yes!" Val groaned and then snapped her fingers. "And nacho chips with guac," Val added, pointing her fingers at me.

"I would kill for chicharrón," I said, looking through the menu and adding one. Just the mention of guacamole, and my mind immediately goes to chicharrón.

"A what?" Cole asked, and I froze just two cars away from ours to look at him, and he stopped too.

"A chicharrón - fried pork belly," I explained, and he still looked confused yet intrigued. He really doesn't know what it is, does he?

"To be oblivious and rich," I muttered, rolling my eyes playfully. Adding two more chicharrón to the order; they need to try it.

"You're rich too! Stupid rich, in fact," Val added, defending her little boyfriend.

"I wouldn't say that; I'd rather say comfortably rich," I said, throwing my arms around her.

"Nothing's ever that serious unless it's making me money," I mumbled, kissing her neck, her pheromones driving me crazy. She chuckled, biting her lip and pressing her back to me.

"Boring, talk about something else," Cole chimed in. She pulled away from me and turned to face him. She crossed her arms and started walking backward as she talked to him.

"Oh, my bad. I thought money turned you on," she asked with a teasing smile on her face.

"Yeah, when you're milking me for it," Cole said, shoving his hands into his pockets. Val stopped in her tracks, making him stop as well.

"Okay, give me your card," she said, holding out her hand.

"What are you going to do with it?" he said hesitantly, almost like he was going to reach for his wallet.

"Max it out," she said seductively, dragging her finger down his vest.

"Agh, my dick just got hard," he groaned, shutting his eyes momentarily.

"Unbelievable," I scoffed, opening my car door. Val chuckled, and they followed suit.

We climbed into the car, smiling and talking about mundane things.

"What are the chances of us taking another trip like this every two weeks?" Val asked. Cole and I thought it over.

"I mean, as long as it's in advance, I'm down," Cole said, resting his head on her shoulder.