Page 59 of Away Game

How about we go out to dinner to celebrate?

West: I like the sound of that.Let me know when you’re done at the library and I can meet you there.

Fin: I’m done now. I can’t concentrate worth shit.

Where do you want to go?

West: Surprise me.

Fin: I’ll be at the house in 5. Be ready.

When I arrivedat the house, West was standing out on the porch talking to Ford. When he saw me, he gave him a pat on the arm, walked to my Range Rover, and jumped in.

“Are you happy with what’s happening to Alpha Mu?” I asked as I pulled out of the driveway.

West shrugged from beside me. “I’m happy they’re being held accountable for their actions, but I wish it was more.”

“Me too.” I wasn’t sure if I should mention that I was afraid of them retaliating or not.

“I’m sensing there’s more.”

I wasn’t sure if I was overreacting or if my feelings had merit, but if I didn’t say anything and they attacked West again, I would never forgive myself.

“Do you think if they have an opportunity, they’ll do something to get back at you?” My hands tightened on the steering wheel, remembering what West looked like on the ground with a dazed expression on his face.

“I wouldn’t put anything past them. All I can do is to be vigilant, making sure I don’t put myself in any situations where they have a chance. There’s no way in hell I’ll ever be taking a drink from someone that isn’t in my close circle of friends. Even then…”

“You can never be too careful.”

I saw him out of the corner of my eyes, rolled his head against the headrest to look at me. “I trust you.”

“Good, I hope I don’t have to drug you to have my way with you,” I laughed since it had been me who hadn’t been ready. I was now, but I wasn’t sure I wanted our first time to be in a house full of football players who could hear every moan coming from us.

I never thought I’d be the guy who wanted the first time I had sex with someone to be special, but that’s who I’d turned into.

“You definitely don’t need to drug me. In fact, I’d say you’re your own drug. I always feel high when I’m around you.”

“What would you say if I suggested we go away this weekend?”

His brows furrowed. “Go away? Where?”

“Anywhere you want. I’d like a night or two alone with you where we’re not surrounded by prying ears.”

West’s brows rose. “If you’re talking about what I think you’re talking about, my answer is yes. Even if you’re not, I’d still be happy to be with you.”

“I’ll book us a hotel room somewhere, and we can leave right after class tomorrow.” Nerves swirled around inside of me, and I wasn’t even the one who was going to get a dick in the ass.

“Hey,” West placed a hand on my knee and squeezed. “Don’t start getting nervous. If all else fails, you can blow me all weekend.”

“You’d like that, wouldn’t you,” I laughed. I loved that West could make me feel lighter in times like these.

“Like you wouldn’t.” He laughed along with me.

“True.” I shrugged with a smile.

West looked around and then asked. “Where the hell are you taking us?”

“To a restaurant about twenty minutes from here.”

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