Earn Your Extra Credit (Steamy Teacher Romances #2)

by Meghan Quinn

“If we get to the bottom of the problem, can we turn the TV back on?” “Yes,” Arlo answers. “Then it was the baseball game he took her to.”

damn he just rattled him out like that

“Great, then I just won’t talk to her. Simple.” “Just tell him,” Gunner says, nudging me. Christ. Staring down at my beer, I quietly say, “She went home with someone else that night.” The room falls silent.

DAMN stella thats fucked up

Do you know what stung more, though? The fact that she looked right past me and instead went for a rookie on the Bobbies.

DAMNNNNN stella rlly played him dirty

I assumed you’d be tied to Romeo the whole time.” “Ha!” I let out a loud guffaw. “Yeah, no thank you. Trust me, there will be no tying myself to Romeo.”

sure.

“Cora, Keiko duty, now.” “Excuse me?” she asks, sounding insulted.

Omg the way they treat keeks is so funny

Once again, Arlo leans into the crack between the seats and says, “You have forty-five minutes. Fix whatever needs to be fixed, get on the same page, and get it together. Don’t make me say it again.”

STOPP why is arlo being a dad rn

Steam pours out of my ears. “Do you realize that’s the last thing you should ever say to a woman?” “Are you a woman? That sports bra isn’t revealing much, so I can’t tell.”

WOW THAT IS FUCKED UP ROMEO

“Any chance you got cut?” He grips the side of his ass and breathes heavily. Hmm, that isn’t a good sign. “Fuck,” he yells a little louder and struggles to stand. I’m going to take that as, in fact, he did get hurt. Seizing life and making it my bitch just backfired in my face . . . and Romeo’s ass.

OMFG HE JUST GOT SLICED IN THE ASS IM CRYING

“Just shut up for a second.” He takes a deep breath and removes his hand. He then gently pulls down on his pants, revealing one of the most impressive Adonis belts I’ve ever seen and a well-defined glute. Good God.

casually flashes his butt cheeks

I pick out a pair of boxer briefs from my dresser and, with my back toward her, drop my towel, exposing my backside, and then quickly pull up my black briefs. When I turn around, I catch a look of disbelief in her eyes.

casually flashes butt cheeks pt.2

“No,” I say, clearing my throat. “Just . . . practicing.” “For what?” Gunner asks. “Guinness Book of World Records’ most inappropriate kiss in front of a dad?”

clutch my heart. “He loves me.” “He does. Look at that. I think he might have heart eyes for you,” Gunner says. “What if . . . what if he’s marrying the wrong person? What if he’s actually in love with me?”

I chuckle. “It was a small hole, but an endearing one, at that.” “Look at you, being nice to me.” Her voice softens. “I like it.” And I like you.

brock almost let that one slip out

He pushes off the door and moves around me to grab a pair of board shorts, and knowing what happened last time he was in a towel, I turn away just in time to miss the booty show. It’s for my own sanity, even though I’m itching for another glance.

casually shows off butt pt. 3

“What?” I ask, turning over and looking up, where I get a perfect between-the-legs shot of Romeo’s bare balls. “Oh my Jesus.” I scramble out from under him as he bends down and pulls up his board shorts. “I saw your balls. Oh my God, I saw your balls.” I crawl away and then stand up, hand to my forehead, trying to replay how that all just happened.

THE AMOUNT OF TIMES HE HAS FLASHED PEOPLE IS GETTING INSANE

One: I’m still better than Ashley at volleyball. And two: Romeo has a pair of balls I wouldn’t mind putting in my mouth.

YOOOOOOO

“I don’t know.” I wring my hands together. “I’m really not good at this. I gave her the glue lotion and it did nothing. When we were pranking Arlo, Keiko was the one who came up with all the good ideas, but I don’t think this is in her repertoire.”

stella definitely accidentally gave romeo the glue lotion 💀

I shake my head. “A Goldendoodle for you and a Dalmatian for me.” “I see,” she says as her hand grazes against my arm, sparking a fire deep in my veins. It was an innocent brush of her hand, but it’s anything but innocent inside of me. “And what would you name your Dalmatian?” “Spot.”

Spotty

What I wouldn’t fucking do to hear her say my name when I’m deep inside of her, thrusting, taking all that she’ll give.

SLOW DOWN THERE BROCK.

It’s good to take a step back and reconnect our friendship.” Friendship. The one word that can wash a moment away. Fucking friendship. Like a goddamn dagger right to my heart.

friendzoned 💔

Romeo: My uh, my dick is shedding. Gunner: [Blinks emoji] Arlo: Did I read that right? Your dick is shedding?

OMG I KNEW IT STELLA GAVE HIM THE WRONG LOTION STOPPPPP

Sighing, I stand up and whip out my penis, only for Gunner and Arlo to back away in horror. “Dear fuck, what is happening to your cock?” Gunner asks, his fist to his mouth.

casually flashes pt.5

Gunner laughs some more. “Yup. You jacked off with glue.” What the hell? “Bit of a sticky situation you got there?” Tears. Gunner has tears from laughing. Arlo . . . is that a smirk? “Did you get too attached?”

OMFGGG

“Brock.” She takes a step toward me, and I take a step back. “Fuck.” Hatred courses through me. I look up into her eyes. They’re glazed over but also hold a hint of panic. “Fucking hell,” I mutter. “Go.” I point to the door. “Just fucking leave.”

BROCK YOU DUMBASS DONT KICK HER OUT

“Our morning was pleasant,” Keiko says while picking up a piece of pineapple bread from the table. “Kelvin and I delighted in some morning fornication while cleansing ourselves in our hotel shower.” Kelvin coughs violently and reaches for his water.

KEEKS HAS NO FILTER

“Get ready, Stella girl,” Romeo says while giving me a gentle shake to my shoulders.

stella girl that's so cute

“I don’t know,” Romeo says, “maybe something evil has been . . . sucked out of me.” Oh. My. God.

SMOOTH WITH IT

“Lindsay told Gunner, and Gunner told me.” She swears under her breath. “What happened to girl code?”

lindsay is NOT a real one.

I adjust my button-up shirt and knock on Stella’s hotel room door. Tonight is our last night in Hawaii.

NOOO i love everyone on Hawaii its so fun

“Ah, it appeared you were savoring some carnal coitus,” Keiko says without hesitation. I spit my champagne back into my flute as Stella goes completely white. “You . . . you saw that?” “Very much so,” Keiko says casually while adjusting her glasses. “I must say, you have procured very exquisite breasts.”

STOP THAT IS SO EMBARRASSING THAT IS ACTUALLY SO EMBARRASSING HOW KEEKS SAW THEM FUCKING ON THE BALCONY OMFG IM SO EMBARRASSED FOR STELLA I WOULD ACTUALLY DIE

I snort so hard I worry the champagne is going to shoot back out of my nose. “Oh . . . my . . . God.” “Are you ashamed?” Keiko asks. “Wasn’t the point of performing coitus on the balcony to display your skills in the bedroom for the resort to observe?”

IM FUCKING CRYING OMG

“Ah, well, Kelvin and I assumed you were carrying out a meticulous portrayal of the sensuous need between a man and a woman. We remained for the entire viewing.”

OMG EVEN KELVIN SAW TOO THAT IS SO FUCKING EMBARRASSING

“You’re worth the wait, Stella. So, I’ll wait.” Her eyes become glossy as she stares up at me. “You mean that?” “I mean it.”

Arlo shrugs unapologetically. “Wouldn’t you rather know the truth?” he asks me. “But you don’t know that’s the truth,” Gunner says. “That’s your opinion. Stella might not be as damaged as you—no offense.”

slay gunner put him in his place.

Looking smug again, Arlo continues, “You also need to make sure she’s not using you.” “What the hell do you mean by that?” I ask. “She’s not in a good mental place, right?” “Yeah, and?” “Which means she’s going to cope by trying to forget. I think we’ve all done that in our lives. The easiest way for her to cope right now . . . is with you.”

Arlo kinda makin me mad rn but hes a good friend

My phone dings with a new email and my heart stutters when I see it’s from Adam Lee.

okay im so confused who is adam lee

“Ugh, he would fuck you all over his loft.” Cora sips her champagne as she scours the party space. “Just look at him in those jeans and tight shirt. I can count his six-pack from here.”

Not too much cora.

“Oh, yeah. Pike Greyson.” “Oh, Mr. Greyson, please put me in detention.”

OMG THATS THE THIRD BOOKS NAMEEE CORA IS FINALLY GETTING A MAN

Gunner clears his throat. “He was actually telling us just now how he uses whips while fucking.” Cora’s eyes widen. “Seriously?” “No,” Gunner says, exasperated.

💀💀💀

She takes off, leaving me with Gunner and Romeo. Gunner glances around. “I’m going to find my girl, see if she wants to do it on Arlo’s desk in his office. Nothing would give me more joy.”

OMG I CANNOT WITH GUNNER he needs his own book

“So, if I were to say I want to go home with you tonight, what would you say?” The corners of his jaw tense as he looks away. “I’d say you were trying to forget and using me as a distraction.” “Is that a problem?”

uh oh

How long has he liked me? I didn’t know, I was oblivious. If I’d have known, I . . . hell, I probably would’ve acted on it. But I always thought he saw me as a friend, nothing more.

HOW ARE YOU THAT OBLIVIOUS

“That’s exactly what we are, Stella—friends. It’s probably best we keep it that way.”

WHAT THE FUCK COME ON BROCK WHY DID YOU SAY THAT SHIT

“You think I’m worth the time, even after everything I put you through?” I place a soft kiss on her lips. “You’re worth the wait.”

“I wasn’t entirely alone. Ashley was there.” Just then the front door opens, and I hear Ashley call out, “Hey, is it okay for me to come in?”

Speaking of the literal devil

“I’ve been consumed with what I want, and it’s been enlightening to see how it hurts the people around me. My dad . . . Brock . . .” “Did Romeo say that to you?” Arlo asks.

i love how arlo is such a dad

Continuing, Arlo says, “We all have selfish moments in life, Stella. Ask Greer. At first, I took what I wanted from her, when I wanted it.” Greer’s cheeks blush.

Nah not the time Arlo

I swear, if she were my Spanish teacher, I’d have some serious issues concentrating.

calm down there brock

“Are you going to write up a report for her?” But Stella doesn’t laugh. She doesn’t even smirk. Instead, her bloodshot eyes connect with mine as she says, “I’m not sure I’m the person you want to be with, Romeo.” Romeo?

DID YOU JUST LET ARLOS WORDS GO IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER

“Hmm.” I open the Tupperware containing my cornbread and say, “Then I’m guessing you won’t want to try my jalapeno cornbread.”

BROCK WHAT WTF jalapeños and cornbread....