Page 156 of Party Girl: How a Naughty Omega Finds Love
ChapterForty-Three
WHITNEY
The following Tuesday, I wake up with nerves fluttering in my stomach. Not even Asher’s scent can calm me down. His bed is warm and soft, but dread continues to coil through me. The guys are all at work already, and Avi is heading to his classes soon. That means I’ll be home by myself. Part of me wants to beg Avi to stay, but the rational side knows that’s silly. I’m a grown-ass woman. I can handle a few hours alone.
I haven’t noticed anyone else standing outside of the house, but I’ve also been avoiding the windows. Avi is bustling around in the kitchen when I finally crawl out of Asher’s bed. My core aches with after sex pangs, and I grin to myself, wondering if I should text him a nude like he asked.
“Morning.” Avi hands me a coffee and gives me a kiss. “Asher treated you well, I see.”
“You all do.” I rest my hip against the counter. “What’s going on today?”
“I have a test.” He drops two pieces of bread in the toaster before grabbing the spatula for the eggs.
“Are you ready?”
“I think so. I’ve studied all I can.”
I take a sip of coffee. “You’ll do great. You’ve been working really hard.” And he has been. Every night after dinner this last week he’s disappeared to his room to study for a few hours. Yesterday, we made a deal to spend tonight together, and I’m happy he won’t be skipping his books to spend time with me. I don’t want to get in the way of his dream.
“Thanks.” He makes a plate for the both of us, buttering the toast and carrying the food to the bar. “Do you mind if I leave a little early?” His forehead creases with worry.
They’ve all been like this, almost afraid to live their life because of me. I hate that.
I sit next to him and set my coffee next to my plate. “Of course not, do your thing. I have a hot date with the beachfront reno show and a model car.”
“Those homes are so expensive.”
“But waking up to the ocean at your front door is worth it, don’t you think?”
He shrugs. “I’m more of a mountain man.”
“I like the mountains too, but the water is so pretty. I’d love to see it someday.” I take a bite of toast.
He raises his eyebrows. “You’ve never been?”
“No. We were super poor, and my mother never would have taken me even if we had money.”
His mouth turns down but I wave my hand.
“It’s a bucket list item. When we don’t have to worry about the door being busted down, we can all go together.”
“It’ll be the first thing we do,” he swears to me.
I smile. “Deal. Thanks for making breakfast.”
“I like when you eat my food. It’s selfish.” He smirks.
“Well then, I love selfish Avi.”
“Good,” he says around a mouthful of egg.
We finish eating, and I clean the dishes while he gathers his things. I’m in the middle of drying a plate when he stops at my side. He put on a nice blue shirt and dark wash jeans. I’m so used to him in sweats, but he cleans up good, even if it is super casual.
“You’re sure you’ll be okay?”
I can see him thinking of ways to get out of his test to stay home with me.
“I’ll be fine.” I set the plate down and wrap my arms around his neck, teasing his mouth with mine. “And after you ace that exam, I’ll show you some things I’ve learned.” I press my lips to his as they spread into a smile.
