“Would you want more?”
“Liam, I’m sorry about what happened to your house, I really am. But we’re not having this conversation. We’re not friends. You are my ex. You cheated on me. You have no right to know anything about my dating life. About my life, period.”
“Bennett,” he growls. “Please. I miss you. I want you–”
“Nope.” I hold a hand up. “Not happening. Never going to happen. So get that idea out of your head. I don’t know why you chose to do this, but it’s a waste of your time.”
He glares at me, nostrils flaring. “You think you’re better than me, huh? Because your daddies run the school? Well, you're not.”
He takes off, rushing ahead of me. What the fuck is that about?
Just because my dads play important roles in this school doesn’t mean I get any special treatment. That's something my mother made sure of. What I make sure of. I earned my spot on the hockey team. I applied and got in just like everyone else.
The only privilege I have is that my dad pays my tuition. Just like the parents of a good chunk of people who attend here.
Trying not to let whatever that was get to me, I continue my walk toward Theo’s office.
When I arrive, it’s packed, and people are lining the hallways.
I spot Tyler and Aria and make my way to them. “Any news?”
Aria shakes her head. “No. Your dads are in a meeting with some school board members right now.”
Nodding, I lean against the wall, waiting and talking with them.
After what feels like hours, my dad, Brody, steps out. “My team, follow me downstairs. We have some things to talk about.”
Theo steps out and looks around. When he spots me, he smiles, waving me over.
“I’ll see you later, okay?” I tell Aria, then head over to Theo.
“What’s going on?” I ask, following him into his office.
“Your dad is about to tell his team the news. But I thought that since it’s going to affect you, I’d let you know.”
“How does it affect me?” I ask, brows furrowing.
“I know you all call it the hockey house and the football house, but it still works roughly the same as a regular dorm. Most of the team pays to live there. They will be receiving that money back, plus a monthly rental allowance to find other accommodations. Such as an apartment on or off campus. However, we will be doing something else for the scholarship students. We will be splitting them up between the hockey and the rugby dorms. Anyone who does not already have a roommate will be asked to take one on.”
“Meaning me.” I nod slowly. “Okay, yeah. I’m down to take on a roommate. I mean, there's enough space.”
I know I could offer to move back home and give my space up for two people, but, honestly, I don’t want to. I love my family, I do. But this is my last year of college, and I want to enjoy it.
I am willing to room with someone. Who knows, it could be fun. Most of the guys on the football team are pretty chill.
“Thank you. I’m glad you’re okay with this.”
We talk for a little while longer before I leave. Theo says that the housing department is currently assigning people to rooms, and I should hear by tomorrow morning who my new roommate is.
I meet up with Aria, and we decide to go down to the beach for the day to distract ourselves.
Tyler hangs back with some of his friends. They’re talking about renting an apartment together, so we leave them to do their thing.
By the time night falls, I’m tired and need some sleep.
I wake up early the next morning to work out. This is pretty much going to be what my weekends look like from now on: practice, working out, and school. As much as I love hockey, I wish I had more time to hang out with my friends. At least I’ll have Sundays.
I’m a sweaty mess as I walk home from the gym. A nice nap before heading over to my parents' place would be nice. I’m still pretty tired, I didn't sleep the best last night.
