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I pulled it out to see Nikki’s name, and at first I assumed she was sending the roomie group chat a meme or something. I nearly choked on my own tongue when I opened it and read the private message, just between us.
So, when are you gonna fuck me?
I tried to school my face in case Will or Collins decided to look over at me. Nikki and I were at opposite ends of the couch, the guys between us. There she sat, feet curled up under her, her face carefully blank, he body leaning on the arm of the couch so Will next to her couldn’t see her phone screen if he looked away from the TV.
Damn, you could warn a guy next time
But it’s more fun to see how you react*smirking emoji*
You suck
Is that a request?
Fuck. Whatever she was trying to do, it was working. As subtly as I could, I picked up the couch pillow wedged between me and the arm, settling it over my lap.
Careful, Nikki
Or what?
Babes, don’t threaten me with a good time
Did you just quote Taylor Swift at me?
Ngl, the fact that you knew that was kinda hot
LMAO
Where is this coming from?
(Not that I’m not enjoying it)
You haven't touched me in five days
And I'm horny
Are you not?
Do you not see the pillow I had to put on my lap you she-devil?
*cry laughing emoji*
When do we have the apartment to ourselves again next?
Great question
I need to do some mental math on Collins’s schedule
I looked up from my phone, hoping it hadn’t been too obvious. I honestly had forgotten where I was, only thinking about Nikki. That was happening more and more often lately, and I really needed to be more careful. I was going to end up breaking my own heart, ruining our friendship, or both.
I had no idea what had been happening in the movie, too engrossed in my flirting with Nikki. At the moment the couple was having a fight in the rain. And then the hero grabbed the heroine by the face, kissing her passionately.
There was a sigh from the other end of the couch and I looked over to see Nikki watching the scene with a dreamy look on her face. She must have sensed me looking at her because she glanced over.
“What?” she asked on a laugh.
“You’re just cu— funny.” I caught myself at the last second. “Big fan of the rain kiss, huh?”
“It’s just so romantic!” she exclaimed defensively, crossing her arms over her chest.
