Page 81 of Secret Puck
He laughs.
I’m smiling now, but I was so embarrassed at the time and Nathan made fun of me for weeks.
“You were always good at calming her down, being her rock. You still are. She might be doing better, but there’s no one that can make her as happy as you. Call her.”
When I get off the phone with Nathan, I send her a text checking in and promise myself I’ll call her tomorrow. With my gift card in hand, I walk out into the living room. Everyone’s back from campus, and Adam has parked himself back in his guard dog position between the door and my room.
I toss the gift card on the coffee table. “I was going to order pizza and get the new Call of Duty. You guys in?”
“Oh, no way.” Rauthruss picks up the card. “Rad, man. I’m in.”
We both look to Adam and he shrugs his big shoulders. I guess that’s a start.
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Ginny
Hottest guy on campus:Hey, gorgeous. Why aren’t you in my bed?
Me:Better offer.
Hottest guy on campus:Damn, woman. That’s cold.
Me:I figured you would understand better than anyone. My mom’s been cooking for days. SO MUCH FOOD.
Hottest guy on campus:My stomach just growled, for real. Also, my dick’s hard just from texting you.
Me:Proof or it didn’t happen.
Hottest guy on campus:Dick pics… always a bad idea, Genevieve.
Me:Like vag pics *shudders*
Hottest guy on campus:Not the same at all. Speaking of… feel free to send some my way.
Me:Tit for tat.
Hottest guy on campus:Tits okay too, I guess. Make sure you get front and side view… I very much enjoy a little side booby.
Me:How’s Valley?
I don’t wantto ask specifically about how things are with Adam, but he must read between the lines.
Hottest guy on campus:Okay. We stayed in tonight and played video games. Adam hasn’t punched me yet.
Me:I heard my mom say you guys are having a team dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving. That’s nice.
Hottest guy on campus:Beats the dorm food. Don’t tell Brenda.
Me:Brenda?
Hottest guy on campus:My favorite lunch lady.
Me:Of course, you have a favorite lunch lady.
Hottest guy on campus:Eyes keep closing.Gonna sleep.Don’t forget (o) (o)
The following night I’m lying on the couch watching TV when there’s noise outside. A car door followed by deep voices. I get up and peer out the window. Adam’s Jeep is in the driveway, and I see his big frame climbing out of the driver’s side. Heath, Rauthruss, and Mav follow.
