Page 108 of Frat Ghost Wingman

I groaned. “I remember now. I was so embarrassed when I saw you I ran straight back inside.”

“Why didn't you want to take a bath again?”

“No idea,” I answered. “I don't remember that part.”

Teo was silent for a few minutes. I thought he had fallen asleep but then he asked, “When’s the first time you saw me naked?”

I didn’t even have to think. I knew the answer immediately.

“We were in the tenth grade. After gym class – I think we had just run a mile or something – you took everything off.”

“I was sweaty.”

“I was surprised.”

“I bet.” Teo chuckled. “I never got naked during a sleepover?”

“Nope. I feel like I would remember that. Saw plenty of your underwear though. I’d always go out and buy a pair of whatever brand I saw that you had.”

“Really?” I felt Teo shift beside me. In the dim light, I could tell he was propped on one elbow and looking down at me.

“Yeah. I realize now that it’s weird.”

“I don’t know. Kind of flattering, honestly. You thought I had good taste.”

I laughed. “Sure. Let’s call it that.”

Another minute of silence.

“Can I tell you something?” Teo asked.

“Sure.”

“It was really hard for me–when we were fucking-”

Here it was. I knew I had fucked this all up somehow.

“-to not tell you to pump me full of icing.”

“What?” I was so confused. Icing?

Teo nuzzled into my armpit and groaned before continuing. “I’m your little cupcake and I wanted your cream filling. Ugh, after saying it out loud, I’m glad I didn’t say it earlier.”

I withheld my laughter so I didn’t upset him. It sounded a bit ridiculous, but it was also fucking adorable.

“Next time,” I said, “just say what you’re thinking. Pumping you full of my icing sounds kind of hot and makes me want to add frosting to the frat’s shopping list.”

“Really?”

“Of course, cupcake.”

“Can I tell you something else?” Teo asked again.

“Anything.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too.” I didn’t need to think about my response at all.