71.) "I'm a guy. Since when do we get anything right the first time?" (circa Chapter 26 Alt, The Line Up, Lucy and Spence)

The following morning, pale winter light started to stream in the dense hotel curtains and cast a pale glow on one former Brookwood bass drummer and one current Brookwood drumline instructor. Lucy smiled hazily and wondered if the previous night (and early hours of this morning) had actually happened, or if it had all been some random dream. However, if the perfectly masculine arm lying heavily across her was any clue, then Spence was definitely in her bed and judging by the sound of his breathing, sleeping peacefully.

Unsure what to do next, Lucy carefully extracted herself from Spence's embrace and silently padded to the bathroom.

"Where do you think you're going?" came the sleepy mumble from the bed.

Literally (and figuratively) naked, she answered, "Umm…not sure."

This was new territory, and Lucy hoped it wasn't the biggest mistake of her life.

"Get back here." The authority in his voice, from being Captain (or instructor) was quite evident, and combined with an edgy sexiness, Lucy had no choice but to hurry back to the deep sea of blankets.

She quickly resumed the position she had vacated, and asked, "So, why did this take so long?"

Spence turned so he was looking her square in the face, and replied, "I'm a guy. Since when do we get anything right the first time?"

AN: This line of dialogue really could've gone to ANY of my dudes, I may have to revisit.