Page 35 of My Anchor (Trio Series 1)

“Just a little, it’s all good,” I respond and roll out of his arms. “I have got to pee something fierce,” I tell him and scurry off to the bathroom. I get half way there and Shana stops me in my tracks.

“Are you kidding me, Linnie? Rick?” Shit, shit, shit.

“I have to pee Shane can we do this after?” I don't even wait for her answer and hurry into the bathroom. I do my thing and look in the mirror while washing my hands. I look like hell, my head hurts and I can feel my stomach rolling. I need a shower. I start the water and set a towel aside to grab when I get out. Shana must have heard the water start because she comes in the bathroom after I get in.

“Why would you do that? He is a great friend I don't want to lose him because you broke his heart. And what about his girlfriend? She is a bitch but damn.” Ouch, that hurts.

“First off she dumped him last night and second why would I break his heart? Maybe he will be the one breaking mine. You ever thought of that?” I sigh and start rubbing shampoo into my hair. I use a little extra because of all the crap I put in it last night. “I don't want to lose him as a friend either, and also there is still the fact that I think he is gay. I'm sure that I'm just an experiment for him. I really don't know and really don't care at the moment. Everything is going to be fine, trust me.” Trust me shit, I don't trust myself.

“Yeah okay, but I still don't like it, Linn.” Shit she is pissed. I hear her leave and I finish up my shower. Wrapping my towel around me I head back to my room to find Rick getting dressed and I'm slightly relieved.

“Are you gay or not?” I blurt out, smooth Linn real smooth. He looks stunned for a moment then seems to relax.

“Linn to tell you the truth, I really don't know. I am attracted to both men and women. I mean last night was great, you are great. But that’s the thing. It’s always just been great but I have never once…” He trails off and shakes his head.

“It’s fine I get it. You don't have to explain anymore. What do you want to happen with us?”

“Well, I’ve always thought you were smoking hot.” He smiles mischievously at me. “But I know you are still in love with that Lee guy. I would just be a rebound, but if that’s what you want or need right now I can do that. Just casual. Sound good?”

“That sounds perfect.”

“Good, now I gotta get going.” He comes toward me and leans in to kiss my cheek. “I will call you later, okay?”

“Sounds good, bye.” With that, he is out of my room saying a quick goodbye to Shana and out the front door. I shut my door I go about getting dressed, sweat pants, tank top, and fuzzy slippers. Then it dawns on me I have just broke rule number one of dirty Sunday. Fucking Shana is going to be pissed at me. Oh well not like she isn't already.

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