“You do? Why?” Again, very unlike Tere.
“Oh, umm, long week.”
“I understand that. Wanna go hiking tomorrow? Helps get a new perspective,” I offered.
“Hiking at four in the morning?”
“Five.” I laughed, seeing our building in the distance.
“Thanks, but no thanks. I think I’m going to drink tonight.”
“Okay.” It wasn’t like Tere never drank; it was just unusual, especially with her soccer season just starting.
“I’m going to need the liquid courage,” she said, almost to herself.
“To talk to him?” Again, that non-committal grunt sounded. This wasn’t like Tere. She was confident. She wasn’t shy about approaching guys.
“What should I wear?” I asked, hoping that the change of subject would help shake away her nerves.
“I got you,” she reassured me, and I smiled. I was in good hands. Tere had a great sense of style.
“Okay, then I’ll see you in a couple minutes. You want anything from the dining hall?” I offered.
“No, I’m good, but thanks.”
“You sure? If you’re going to drink, maybe you should eat a little something?”
“You’re right. Maybe a bagel? I’ll send you money.”
“Don’t worry about it. You can do my hair, and we can call it even.”
“Sounds good.” I could hear the smile in her voice.
“See you in a little bit.” I slipped my cell into my back pocket just before I reached out to open the door to the building, when I long arm reached over and opened it for me. My legs stopped, my body froze, and I glanced over my shoulder.
The hot guy from the elevator.
Holy shit! My pulse picked up and my eyes felt like they were going to pop out. His scent curled around me like a warm embrace my body literally throbbed for.
“It’s you,” I whispered. His eyes locked on mine in a way that made me feel like I was the only one in existence, the only woman he had eyes for.Don’t be an idiot! He probably looks at everyone like that and you’re making crap up!
“And it’s you,” his deep voice sounded.
“Yeah, it’s me.” I blushed, knowing just how much of a nerd I must sound like but not caring since his eyes softened like he thought I was cute. Maybe cute was too much. Interesting.
Then it felt like time stood still.
I knew it wasn’t possible, but at that moment, time simply paused. The two of us stared at one another. He was even hotter than I remembered even if I couldn’t see his arms now. He wore a dark gray hoodie that probably cost more than my laptop. His light brown eyes seemed darker thanks to the dimly-lit area.
“Hey, Sadie!” a familiar feminine voice called, snapping me out of the momentary staring contest.
Oh god, he isn’t staring back!I mean, he was, but not because he was mesmerized like I had been. Nope, he’d been staring because he’d been doing something nice, opening the door for someone, and I’d gawked! Shit! I jumped and shook my head, focused to find who had called me. Tally, one of the girls on my floor, waved. I waved hi back then hurried past her, not daring to look back at him as I rushed to the dining hall to get the hell away from the one hot guy who somehow made my insides molten with one look.
5JASON
Ifucked up.
Pushed the limits of my self-control, thinking I was stronger than I actually was. But the monster inside of me couldn’t help it. He needed to get closer, have her eyes on him, and fuck, if I’m honest, so did I.
