Love Under Pressure-Working Title
an excerpt

“So, James,” Aidan started, still fighting a blush, “What do you do for a living?”

“Ah. Here is the part where everyone always tells me to get a real job. I am the lead singer for Shadow Bards,” James replied, taking another long swig from his beer bottle.

“A singer? Hm. That’s really cool. My father is training me to run his company. I really don’t care to though. Unfortunately, I don’t have much of a choice in the matter,” Aidan said, taking a drink.

“My father wanted me to work on cars. I still do, but I do it for fun. I take it he is making it very difficult to say no?” James said.

“Yes. He’s decided that I am, apparently, incapable of living my own life. He has me watched all day, and I had to smeak out tonight. Father has decided that I will marry Aurora and take over the company. If I refuse, I will be disowned and disinherited. I’ll probably do what he wants, though. I have yet to find a reason not to,” Aidan replied, looking up into sparkling hazel eyes.

“And what if you did, Aidan?” James spoke softly, “What would you do if did find something worth going against your father for?” he asked, looking over at Aidan.

Time seemed to stand still as they stared at each other. Aidan felt himself getting lost in the kaleidoscope of colors in James’s eyes. He felt warmth and a spark of…something surge through him as they stared at each other. Their all too brief moment was shattered as urgent voice called to them.

“Aidan! Oh shit, Aidan!” Aurora said, standing at the table. She looked paniced.

“Aurora? What’s wrong?” Aidan asked, concerned at the expression on her face.

“We have a problem,” she said, “That bodyguard guy that followed us around at your house? He’s here! And he’s looking for you!”