Page 31 of Just a Little Prick

“You’re hosting. You get to clean all the mess up tomorrow. I can pay for pizza.” Kenzie waved her hand at me, taking a long sip of wine.

Next time, I’d find a way.

Kenzie turned to Sydney, smiling. “So, how’s everything going with Mark?”

Sydney laughed softly, shrugging. “I mean, amazing? It’s amazing.” She leaned to look at me. “I know Kenzie’s single. Are you seeing anybody, Lora?”

Kinda.

“No. I just got out of a really shitty relationship. My ex, Chris? He was cheating on me with my best friend.” I snorted, taking a sip of wine. “Good riddance, as far as I’m concerned.”

Kenzie put a hand on my shoulder. “We don’t have to talk about him. Unless you want to. I mean, we could have a bitch-fest and drag your ex for a while.”

Not the worst idea I’d ever heard.

I continued. “You know, you look back when it’s over and you can see all the little things, right? How shitty he actually was. Kind of controlling. He didn’t like it when I hung out with other guys. Even my friends’ boyfriends, you know?”

Kenzie and Sydney both shook their heads.

“That’s awful.” Sydney reached out and touched my shoulder. “I’m sorry.”

I liked her already.

“But, I don’t want to talk about Chris anymore,” I sighed. “He’s a jerk. I don’t want to waste any more time on him. I’d rather hear about a wedding?”

I looked to Sydney.

Kenzie grinned. “Tell her why you’re so excited to get married, Syd.”

Sydney rolled her eyes. “Well, I love him, first off. We’ve been together for seven years. Since high school.”

Laughing, Kenzie said, “Yeah, but…the other reason.”

“You’re just like your brother.” Sydney nudged Kenzie playfully with her elbow. “All you can think about is sex.”

“And? Sex is amazing.” Kenzie smiled. “Not that you would know.”

“What?” I asked. “Somebody tell me. I feel like it’s an inside joke that I don’t know.”

Sydney huffed. She turned to me. “Kenzie likes to tease me because I’m still a virgin.”

I raised my eyebrows. “After seven years? What’s the hold-up?”

“Mark wants to wait until we’re married. And, I mean, it’s not a thing for me. But I love him and respect him. And if he wants to wait, we’ll wait.” Sydney shrugged. “It’s the right thing to do.”

“Sure. As long as you’re happy.” I smiled. “I mean, that’s what this is about, right? Being happy with somebody.”

An image of Bradley flicked through my mind.

Dammit.

While we drank, Sydney told us a little about her wedding plans which sounded cute, but she was sweet enough to not hog the conversation.

“How’s Bradley?” she eventually asked Kenzie, sipping her wine.

Fine. Probably out fucking some other girl. No, I didn’t need to say that.

“He’s good. He’s still at No Regrets.” Kenzie nodded.

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