Page 104 of Frat Ghost Wingman

I should’ve known. Before I could try to argue, there was a knock on the door and Evan opened it.

“One of you guys Mateo Decker?”

It was the pizzas.

“Yeah, that’s me.” I stepped forward to take them. “Thanks.”

As the door closed, Evan asked, “What about the chocolate?”

I glanced over my shoulder, saw his crossed arms, and smiled. “We have plenty of that already.”

“Okay, if we start tomorrow, I think we can manage.” Zach was still at his desk.

“How could you possibly know that? How do you even know my syllabus?”

He gestured to his laptop. “It’s online. I got a five in AP Calc. You’re in good hands.”

“Can you help me with psychology?” Evan asked.

“Uh uh.” I shoved at his chest. “He’s my smart boyfriend. All his brain power is reserved for me.

“I can help,” Zach said.

There was no point in acting mock-angry or even surprised. Zach was that kind of guy. The truth was he had helped me so much throughout high school that I probably wouldn’t have graduated when I did if not for him.

Which meant it was a fluke that I hadn’t needed any help last year.

I should’ve swallowed my pride and asked him though. I was worse off now than if I asked weeks ago.

“Don’t worry about it.” Zach patted my back. “I can see your temples flexing.” Wrapping his arm around my shoulders, he took a seat on the couch next to me.

“I’ll try,” I said, though I could hear my skepticism.

“Ignore the pizza for a few seconds and close your eyes.”

I did as he said.

“Now take a breath…and let it out.”

It still amazed me sometimes that he knew me so well.

“Another. Good.” He gave me a peck on the cheek. “Now you can relax.”

“See, that’s the kind of thing my guys do. Somehow they know me so well and it’s only been a few months.”

Zach cocked his head. “Did you say your guys?”

“Yeah.” Evan smiled, then laughed. “Kind of burnin’ the candle at both ends if you know what I mean.”

Later that week, Zach was still thinking about Evan and his situation.

“Have you ever thought about being with two guys at the same time?”

I smiled in the dark. We had just jacked each other off and were heading towards sleep.

“A little bit,” I admitted. “I’m hoping for this one guy to fuck me first, then I can think about adding a second. Maybe Jake can help?”

“Shut up.” Zach punched my shoulder. “I shouldn’t have made you wait this long, but it feels…it feels like it should be special. That probably sounds weird.”