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Apparently, even if he didn’t believe her lies about me, he was still willing to sleep with her. He didn’t mind how she treated me as long as he got off.
I caught them going at it in the library one day and dumped his ass. He had the nerve to come begging for a second chance. Talking about how it was a momentary lapse in judgment and how she didn’t mean anything to him. Obviously, I ignored him and eventually he left me alone for the most part. Sometimes if he sees me on campus or at a party he still tries to talk to me. I just ignore him or go the other way.
Kate only wanted him because he plays for the schools basketball team. Yes, he’s hot and athletic but I’m all about girl power so no man would be worth screwing over another woman for. Kate definitely doesn’t think that way.
They didn’t even end up dating but she still wants him and any other hot guy who shows an interest in me. These guys better watch out for her. A feeling of jealousy pools in my stomach and I’m surprised, I never feel jealous. Even with Jason, I wasn’t jealous when he cheated, just furious.
I notice Kiran looking at me with a confused look, but as soon as I look over he switches it to a smile and a wink. What was he confused about? Maybe the lecture, I have been a little tuned out.
I try to tune back into the professor and luckily he’s still just reading from the syllabus. Anything I missed is in writing for me to catch up on or reference.
Finally, class ends and I’m pretty relieved. I feel like I could use some air after the death glares from Kate and being surrounded by all these hulking guys. Seriously, how are they all huge, muscular, and tall? I wonder if it’s a prerequisite for them to be friends. I can’t deny I’m attracted to them but a group like this, they’re probably used to being chased by girls. I don’t need the drama of crushing on a guy, or guys, who are going to be sleeping around every weekend.
I throw my laptop in my bag, “Well nice to see you guys again,” I zip my bag and go to stand when I realize Jay is already up and right next to me.
“I’ll walk out with you,” he says.
I’m shocked, it feels like my tongue is frozen. “I, uh, I…”
“Oh, we will join you too!” Nicholi adds as he grabs my bag and starts walking.
Well, that essentially stops the beginning of any excuse. I start trailing after Nicholi and Jay while the rest of the guys follow us. How did they take control of the situation so fast?
“Um, Nicholi?” I am still so shocked that the statement starts slow but by the end I realize I’m a little annoyed and put some attitude behind it, “ I can carry my own bag.”
“Oh, I don’t mind. Thanks though!” He shoots back as if he doesn’t have a care in the world.
“Well, I’m sure we are going different directions!” I almost snap back but I reign it in some. They’re just being friendly if maybe a little pushy.
“Well, where are you going?” Jay adds pleasantly like I am not irritated back here.
I am so caught up that I answer, even though that was clearly a mistake, “the library, I was going to start prepping for the week before my meeting with Ajax.”
The guys all turn to Ajax a little shocked and he starts turning red all the way to his ears.
“Damn Jax… I didn’t expect you to move so quick” Kiran elbows Ajax with a head nod.
Are they talking about me? Ajax starts to stutter and I feel bad for him so I add, “for our class.” I smile at Ajax as he looks a little relieved when the guys stop staring.
They all turn their focus back on me and continue our conversation.
“Well then we will join ya,” Jay says and starts heading towards the library.
Well I guess that’s decided then. I could push and I think they would back off. But they’re new and being friendly so I decide to go along with it. I could always use more friends and they do seem like good guys.
“Okay,” I respond and start following after Jay.
The rest of the guys start following him too and we all make our way to the library together. Part way there Jay turns around a little sheepish asking me for directions. It’s like he thinks he should always know the way even though they’re at a new school. I try to reassure him and lead the way there with him by my side.
Thirteen
Aly
The time with the guys at the library was uneventful. I was already overwhelmed so I steered us over to the quiet section and we all buckled down to work. It was good for a first time studying with potential new friends.
Then Ajax and I worked on our class project. He clearly knew a lot about what we were learning. I think he’ll be a great partner and resource for the semester. I got lucky. And maybe if we become friends for real, he will help me next semester too. Not that I can’t hold my own but I can admit when someone is smarter than me.
It’s super attractive and I loved seeing his confidence come out for a subject he clearly loves. Shy Jax is cute but confident Jax is sexy. I tried to keep the attraction to a minimum considering we were surrounded by his friends who I also find attractive.
