Something Like Thunder (Something Like, #6)

by Jay Bell

Rebecca groaned. “I’m hopeless!” “No, you’re smart! I don’t want your first time to be with some idiot who treats a cup of coffee like an admission ticket to your pants.” “That would be dreadful,” Rebecca said without conviction. Then she shook her head. “No, you’re right. I’ll just keep waiting and hoping, all the while feeling pathetic.” “You’re not pathetic,” Nathaniel said. “And if you are, then so am I. I haven’t had sex since Caesar.” Rebecca bit her bottom lip. “Is that why he’s back in your life?” “No. We’re just friends.” “So you’re not going to get back together with him? Or at least hook up?” “Nope. We’ve hung out a few times, and it works. I won’t pretend there isn’t tension between us, but I’m trying to be a good role model for you. Although I might let him feel me up in the stacks.” Rebecca laughed, then shook her head. “Don’t you find it tragic that neither of us is getting laid? Aside from all the studying and degrees, isn’t that what college is about?” “That’s just the Hollywood version.” “It’s not. You should hear some of my friends talk.” Rebecca nudged him. “You know what we should do? This is going to take you right back to high school, so bear with me. I say we go shopping and buy a bunch of men’s clothes for me. A fake mustache too. Then we’ll head back to my place, make sure the room is really dark, and I’ll send my cousin in to pleasure you.” Nathaniel smirked. “This would be the cousin I’ve never heard of? Or met?” “Yeah, him. Just keep your eyes ...