Page 17 of Falling Too Soon
Me
Oops, I did it again
Lexi
I hope IT is that beautiful man you’re shacked up with.
Me
We are not shacked up, but yes we fucked again and yes it was amazing again. I need to get the hell out of here.
Lexi
This is awesome! This is exactly what you needed. I don’t get what the issue is.
Me
The issue is I like him. Like, I really like him and I’m not ready.
Lexi
Shut that shit down. There’s no reason for feelings to get involved here. Take what you need sexually and bounce.
Me
That’s easier said than done for me and you know it.
Lexi
I know—you’re my feelings friend but lock that shit down. Like you said, you’re not ready. Wait—is he interested in more?
Me
Idk honestly. He said he doesn’t want platonic, but wasn’t clear on where we stand either. Although I didn’t give him much of a chance since I basically ran back to my room after.
Lexi
Atta girl—fuck and run.
Me
You’re ridiculous, but I love you. I’m gonna pass out. I’ll talk to youtomorrow.
Lexi
Love you too, boo. Oh bt dubs—I packed you another little surprise in the interior pocket of your duffle. You’re welcome.
Me
Sweet baby Cheesus. What did you do?
I tossed my phone aside and buried my face in the bed. I loved Lexi, but we were so different. I was a serial relationship person, and she was the queen of the one-night stand. She swore she’d never settle down, and when I was single, I was usually on the hunt for my next Mr. Forever. So far, it hadn’t worked out so well for me. I lost myself the last few years being wrapped up in Marcus’s bullshit, and now I wanted to work on myself. The last thing I needed was to go and fall in love with my temporary roomie.
Curiosity got the best of me and I pulled myself up off the bed to see what surprise Lexi had hidden for me. In the interior zippered pocket of my duffle was a small bundle of black fabric. I pulled it out, and my jaw hit the floor. Was this supposed to be worn? It was just scraps of fabric all connected into what I assumed was some sort of lingerie. Fucking Lexi.
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NATHAN
