The Dixon Rule (Campus Diaries, #2)

by Elle Kennedy

“Life’s too short to not do all the things I want to do.”

Oh my God. I was admiring Shane Lindley’s body. I need an intervention.

Will merely shrugs. “Sorry, bro. I’ve got other plans.” Shane glares at his teammate. “Don’t do this, man. She’s going to eat you alive. There’s still time to make the right decision.” “He’s just jealous,” I assure Will. “I swear, this guy is obsessed with me.”

“On that note, you can leave now. I have a margarita to drink and four episodes of Fling or Forever to catch up on.” “Cool. Wanna order a pizza? I’ll grab some beer from my apartment.” I stare at him. “I didn’t invite you.” “Oh, I invited myself. Was that not clear?”

“This is a truce, right?” “No.” I snicker. “And you’re naive for even asking that.” “I know. I felt stupid the moment I said it.” He lets out a sigh. “Let me grab those refills.”

“Your girlfriend likes me better than you.” “Probably,” I agree. “I annoy the fuck out of her.”

I scowl. “Why is Will asking you on dates?” She stops outside the door of 2A. “He asked me, as a friend, to have dinner with him tonight. It’s not a date, and I am the most loyal fake girlfriend you will ever have. I fake love you, Shane. I want to fake marry you and have your fake babies. Okay?” I glare at her. “Uncalled for. I can’t believe you brought our fake children into this.”

“No man is allowed to touch you but me, Dixon.” His voice is low. Thick with desire. “And if one tries, I’ll rip his fucking hands off.”

“Hey, Coach. I need to talk to you about something.” His eyes darken with suspicion. “Why are you looking at me like that?” “Because anytime one of you dumbasses comes to talk to me about something, it’s something that fucking annoys me.” He waves me in. “What’s this about?” I stand in front of his desk, awkwardly sliding my hands in my pockets. “Um.” “Spit it out, Lindley.” “So there’s this dance competition,” I start. “Fuck’s sake.” He puts down his pen. “See? What did I tell you?”

“You have no idea how much I love you. It’s almost pathetic.”

“Never saw it coming, Dixon. But you’re everything to me. I don’t know when it happened, but it’s true. You’re the heartbeat of my days. You’re the reason I look forward to tomorrow. I honestly never thought I’d find someone who understands me so completely.”