Page 34 of Floored By Love

“Jeez, bro. I am not talking about my sex life with you again.”

“I don’t need to hear it. Though, if you want to share…”

“Nope.” Ty’s knees were bouncing.

“Alright, alright. I’m just happy you found someone.”

“It’s amazing!” he yelped. “But I’m so horny.” He was practically whining.

“Really? So, he’s amazing, but…not putting out?”

“Declan doesn’t like to...you know. Come on, bro, don’t make me say it.”

“I kind of want you to though.”

“We don’t mess around during competitions. It’s...uh...been a few days.”

“Well, try four years.”

“Well, it’s pretty sucky when it’s almost every day and then not at all.”

“Is that why you’ve been grumpy lately?”

“I haven’t been grumpy.”

“Okay, bro. I’ll call it distracted then.”

“Whatever.”

We chatted more about him and Declan and then he asked about the opening ceremony that night.

“Nah, Cassandra doesn’t want me to go.”

“Has that ever stopped you before?”

“A few times actually.”

Ty laughed. “You know, Cam will be there.”

Well, I’d broken her rules before, so it might be time for a repeat.

I hopped in the shower when I got back to the hotel. After drying off, I collapsed onto the bed. It was time to see the damage.

‘Rivera versus Kane: London Grudge-match.’ Okay, I could see this person’s a fan of UFC.

‘A Tale of Two Gymnasts.’ Creative. Including a British literature angle added a little decorum.

‘Luke the Fluke: He Won’t Win...Again. Here’s why.’ Well, that one was just plain mean.

Well, these were outstanding. I had a missed call from my dad. And a voicemail, too.

Hola mijo, it can’t be helped, but your mother and I won’t be making it until the second week. We have to take care of something unexpected at the main office. Happy to see you’re taking it more seriously this time. I’ll let you know when we’re on our way.

I grabbed a pillow to muffle my scream and held myself back from punching something. I would’ve injured myself if I hit something as hard as I wanted to at that moment.

After a bit, my initial annoyance subsided and logical thoughts could form in my brain again. I would probably do better with my parents not there to piss me off, and if I was going to talk to Cam soon, it would be best if my parents were far, far away. That...actually didn’t seem so bad anymore.

Orion: Hey man, my mom and sis just got in. Wanna get some dinner with us?