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“Oh,” Ryan says sweetly, patronizingly. “You’re a fan of mine.”
SCREAMINF
“It was acting, Ind.”
booooo
When I look back, I’m pleasantly surprised to find his blue-green eyes hooded over and staring at my ass. My shorts are a little too short, but that’s what he gets. That’s right, take it in, Roomie. And good luck blaming the drool dripping down your chin on acting. But then I see the rest of him, my eyes coasting down his bare chest because the motherfucker is in nothing but a towel, water still dripping down his body, fresh out of the shower.
they’re insane
“Indy, I’m not blind, but even if I were, I’m pretty sure I could touch your face and understand just how fucking stunning you are, but it’s not the first thing I see anymore.”
Looking down, I find the silverware drawer pulled out between my open legs. That motherfucker distracted me and opened the goddamn silverware drawer between my spread thighs.
insane
“I’m celibate, that’s why.”
boooooo
But goddammit, I’ve been looking forward to her coming home all week.
whipped
It seemed like something a normal man would do for a girl he likes. Because at the end of the day, that’s who this bookshelf is for.
She’s on a date?
oop
What did we, as the female population, do to deserve this?
real
Saturdays are for the boys.
oof
I hurt him. Oh my God, I hurt him.
:(
“So, you were going to let that piece of shit be the first man to touch you?”
he wouldn’t have gotten you off anyways babe
Because trust me, after the night I pinned her to the wall and made her come, there’s no way in hell another man is going near her without me losing my goddamn mind. Or going to prison.
okay ur in love
I can’t help but smile at the overwhelming joy coming through the line. “We’ll make room. What else are you getting?”
whipped
Pretty sure I moan it in my dreams sometimes.”
i would k word him
Who is that tall one? Is he single? They’re all tall. Perfect, any will do then. Are you trying to make me jealous? Is it working?
hehehe
like a dog in heat.
crazy
“I hate you,” I tell him, though my breath is slightly labored. “Mm-hmm. Seems like it.”
bye
“Are you kidding?” Rio’s eyes widen. “That was a volunteer thing? I would’ve offered months ago!”
lmaooo
There’s another Shay over there who I know for a fact wouldn’t mind spending his evening with you.”
mastermind era
Rio’s hands shoot up in surrender. “She made me do it.” “Oh, I’m well aware.”
LMAO
As if every last feminist bone has left my body, I melt into him.
lmao but also real
“And you and my brother were a little obsessed with each other.”
yuh
“Book boyfriend material.” “I have no idea what that means.”
lol
“I just want everyone to know,” Zanders announces from the backseat. “I joined the mile high club today.”
this is so huge for him
“He got down on one knee, so I got on two,” Stevie cuts in with a casual shrug. “That’s my girl!” I exclaim.
LMAO
“Nah. I’d rather pin you down than pick you up.”
crazy
“So, I um…” He tosses his thumb towards his bedroom. “Good night.”
naur
Why am I like this? I’m a twenty-seven-year-old man who is panicking over sex.
it’s okay you’re just scared of hot girls !
Did I romanticize what happened on the couch? I must have. How embarrassing.
:(
“We’ve been going at it all night.
LMAO
“Anyone who gets to call you their friend is beyond lucky and if you’re here trying to convince them of that, well then honey, they aren’t your real friends.” “I just want to impress them.”
:(
“What if that were to change? I’ve never seen Alex as torn up as he has been since he saw you with that guy.”
you fucking suck
In one simple motion and with one single arm, Ryan swoops me up, chest to chest with my legs slung around his hips. Without fight, I wrap my arms around his neck and drop my head to his shoulder.
crazy
With shaky hands, I run it through my strands, but I’m tired and weak, and I honestly don’t care that my hair will be a matted mess if I don’t brush it. Ryan’s brows are creased with concern as he watches me struggle. “Let me do that, Blue.”
he’s so
Tears leak from my closed eyes, partly because I’m sick and partly because I’ve never had someone take care of me like this, body and soul. Today’s realizations are overwhelming me, and in true Indy fashion, crying is my favorite outlet. “No one has ever taken care of me,” I squeak past the lump in my throat. “Thank you, Ryan.”
sick
Hand slipping around my neck, he palms my opposite cheek and drops a desperate kiss to the top of my head, lingering his lips there for a moment. Then he resumes braiding my hair, leaving that conversation on hold.
i’m so crazy
And I think I’d like to give the real me to Ryan if he wants it. I think he’d treat my heart with kindness.
gonna vom
There’s an unmistakable pain in the joint and the immediate knowledge of what happened provides a deafening ring in my ears, even over the rowdy crowd.
nooo i forgot about his injury
“Indy, I don't want to freak you out, but if it’s torn, he’s done for the season, and more than anyone I know, Ryan believes this game is all he has. Take care of him, okay?” I nod in agreement. It’s what I’m best at.
sick
“But it could’ve. Just like that.”
okay but! it didn’t!
Looking at me with intentional eye contact, he takes a deep breath before angling his head and kissing my palm. “Can I explain it to you?”
baby:(
I wanted a wife, kids, all that white picket fence shit.”
why does she think later that he didn’t want this? like i know he has #trauma but like
Until you, I want to add. Until you walked into my apartment and flipped my world on its head, unraveling every notion I had convinced myself of. Erasing every belief I once held.
“i want to add” OKAY THEN ADD IT
“I’m going to go,” Stevie continues, throwing a thumb over her shoulder.
love you sm but yeah bye sorry
She eyes me suspiciously but doesn’t catch on to the fact her mom and I are as comfortable as we are because I’ve chatted with her parents more than a few times since I first met them over a video call in this very kitchen.
crazy
I bought you all new dishes and silverware, so we have enough for everyone. Well, you bought them. I used your credit card, obviously.” A tiny smile spreads across my lips. “Obviously.”
You and I, we’re still gonna stay late after practice like we planned. I’ll go through everything with you. I’ll be on the sidelines during games to help. You can do this.” I hadn’t realized I decided all that until it was coming out of my mouth, but I know it’s the right thing to do.
only man ever
Now he has an absolute smoke show living in his house. I want an Indy walking around my house.” “Watch it,” I bite out. “The girl’s got her MBA and she’s funny as hell.”
i barked
