Bonus Chapter

BONUS CHAPTER

DANIEL KANG (YEAH, THE BODYGUARD)

30 bobas after the wedding … (because every character deserves their boba, right?)

I edge up to that girl, Ella, the one with the glasses that I’ve had my eye on for a few years. We see each other every now and again, and we’re always texting. We talk every night for hours, but nothing else has happened.

I should put my tongue down her throat, I think, and then I’m snorting, and Ella is giving me an odd look. I like the way she stares back at me like I’m full of crap. I like the way she elbowed me in the face and made me bleed once. I like that she wears tutus but isn’t aware that they’re tutus.

She’s wearing one now, a hot pink one over black leggings. She’s twenty-five and doesn’t give a shit if people stare. It’s possible that I’ve been falling in love for a while.

“I keep waiting for you to ask me out, but you’re not doing it. It’s annoying me, if I’m being honest.” Ella turns to me, pert mouth in an adorable frown. Her brown hair frames her pretty face, and makes me feel a little dizzy.

I just blink back at her, stoic. I’m always stoic.

Except for right now, backstage at a concert in—where are we again?—but I don’t care where we’re at. I walk up to Ella, who just so happens to be standing next to Jacob and Lakelynn and Tam’s mom, Elena. While Tam is singing “Sweet Honey” onstage in front of thousands, I kiss my girl in front of the entire backstage crew and feel like the luckiest man in the world.

“Oh,” Ella whispers as I draw back, my gaze shifting to the side. “Daniel …”

Not right now, goddamn it.

A girl is sprinting across the stage in sneakers, wearing a Tambourines shirt, and holding a light stick.

“Drinks with me tonight, after the show?” I ask breathlessly, looking back at Ella. She pushes her glasses up her nose and then nods. “Wonderful.”

I take off running and manage to snag the fangirl just before she appears onstage with Tam.

It’s a long night, but at least now, I have something to look forward to.

“How is your cousin, Lynn, doing?” Jacob asks Lake absently, and I laugh as I drag the crying fan across the room and out the back entrance.

I make her sign an NDA, give her an exclusive photocard with Tam half-naked on it, and I shut the door.

THE END – HAPPY BOBA DRINKING, EVERYONE!