Page 19 of Learning to Love

"I agree. So, does that mean y'all are exclusive?"

"I have zero clue. Jake wants me to spend the night with him tonight. I told him I'd talk to you, then tell him my answer later."

"Don't worry about me. I don't mind if you spend the night with him sometimes, but I don't want to stay here by myself all the time."

"Agreed. And I feel the same way. I'll stay with him tonight. I have more questions about our situation than I have answers."

"I've joined a dating app." I am surprised at her admission. Not that there is anything wrong with dating apps at all. I know a lot of people who have found their perfect match that way.

"You have?!?! How's it going?"

"Well, if Jake doesn't want to be exclusive, I have a date Saturday, and I can see if he has a friend for you."

I squeal! "You got a date??? With who? Give me all the details!"

"I actually have Government with him! We both swiped right on Sunday. His name is Baldwin Ryder! He's super cute. He's blonde, blue-eyed, over six feet tall, has an athletic build, and seems super sweet. Didn't ask to hang out or hook up, actually wanted a date."

"I like it! He sounds super sophisticated. I also really love his name."

"I just sent him your picture, and he said he can find you a date for Saturday if you want."

I nervous laugh. I like Jake, but am I wasting my time? "Tell him, thank you, and I'll keep that in mind."

"Have you told Dallas about your date?"

"Negative!"

"He'll crap a cow! He may say he doesn't want to be serious, but I see how he looks at you."

She shrugs. "It's his loss."

"Amen. You're a diamond, my dear!"

We chat for a while longer, then finish working on our homework. My phone alerts me that I have a text.

What's up, beautiful? I hope you're hungry. This will be a feast fit for a Queen.

I laugh and show my phone to Sasha.

Yay. Us Queens are hungry! When do we need to walk over to your place?

Walk?! I'll be over shortly to pick you guys up!

Sounds good. I hope you're not just acting like you can cook. I have that pizza place on speed dial!

I. Am. Offended! I think someone needs a spanking!

I yelp and throw my phone! Sasha laughs. I don't know how to flirt sexy! That was hot. "What do I say?"

She grabs my phone and types something quickly. I look at the message thread and laugh. Oh no, she did not.

Yeah, you! How do you want it, baby?

He replies in an instant.

Any way you want to give it, Sweet Cheeks.

I turn beet red and hide my face in my hands. I'm toast. What if Jake wants me to spank him tonight? No way! Sasha laughs at my nervousness. "Let's go get ready. Your lover boy will be here any minute."