I give him the go-ahead to give my number to Wes, then step into the scalding hot shower. Wes’s name on my mind as I soap up my body is a mistake. It’s the worst possible activity to undertake while the image of him behind his desk flashes behind my eyes, his abdomen partially on display when he leaned back in his chair, placing his hands behind his head like he didn’t have a care in the world.
This man was the first person I ever kissed.
It took a tremendous amount of discipline to keep my face devoid of emotion, to not hint at the tsunami of tension brewing inside me.
Abruptly, I flip the shower temperature from hot to freezing to stop my brain in its tracks. I muffle my scream with my arm to avoid waking up Brooks.
My phone buzzes on the sink as I step out of the shower, and I scoop it up immediately, seeing the “~Athlala Girl Bosses~” group text on my screen.
Maggie:Earth to Isla, howdid today go??
Blair:~Three hours later~
Me:Ha ha I’m not that bad.
Blair:O.O
Me:Well I’d hate to exceed expectations…
I put my phone down to dry off and throw on my usual home attire of a sweatshirt and cotton shorts. When I open the bathroom door, I find Lily lying on the floor, stretched to her full length. She lets out a loud meow, demanding attention. I drop to my knees to give her some pets before heading to my room and flopping onto my bed. She follows, jumping up into my lap and purring softly as I stroke her head.
Maggie:Just tell us. Ro has asked me like five times today.
Me:Why doesn’t he ask Spencer?
Maggie:Why doesn’t a man take a normal course of action?
Maggie:Is that a real question?
Me:Fair point
Me:I like Spencer. He said today affirmed his decision topartner with me.
Blair:That sounds like a line.
Blair:Please tell me that wasn’t a line.
Me: He knows not to go there.
Maggie:That’s what you thought about your last partner.
Me:You sound like Brooks.
Maggie:Ugh he’s so dreamy
Blair:Ugh I know
Me:UGH please stop
Me:Spencer and I agreed. Skating only. And I think we’re going to be good. Just a feeling.
Maggie:Of course you are
Blair:Yeah if I had money to bet, I’d put it on you.
Me:Okaymiss NFL kicker
Blair:All that money is going into the gym lol
