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“You don’t even want to know,” I respond, shaking my head.
But he continues to wait for an answer.
“Fine. The first time we had sex, I forgot to get condoms, so I stole some from Jason’s room, and I guess he noticed.” Giving a slight shrug, I finish my coffee and sit on the counter stool.
He laughs. “You’re right. I didn’t want to know that.”
He then brushes my forehead with his lips before kissing me tenderly. “Did you sleep ok?”
“It was probably the best night of sleep I’ve had in a long time.” And it honestly was because it was the first night in a year that I slept without having a secret weighing me down.
“I’m so glad, baby.” His hands grip my thighs as he leans in for another delicious kiss.
“Good morning, love birds.”
We separate to find Paul walking into the kitchen, seeming very well rested.
I don’t know what comes over me, but like I said, he reminds me of a giant teddy bear. And because I can’t help myself, I jump off the stool, walk up to Paul and wrap my arms around him. “Thank you, Paul. For everything.”
Paul clears his throat. “Oh, shit, Natalie, don’t make me cry,” he jokes. “But you’re welcome.” We separate, and I turn to get him a fresh cup of coffee.
“Do you need a ride anywhere?” Nathan asks.
“Actually, yeah. I was going to ask if you wouldn’t mind taking me to my brother’s house. Going to stay there the remainder of the semester. Which, speaking of, I didn’t get a chance to tell you guys last night because of,” he pauses, scratching his head before speaking, “all the excitement, but I’m officially transferring to Linrey University after winter break.”
Nathan’s face lights up like a little boy on Christmas morning.
“Are you serious? When did this happen?” Nathan asks.
“About a month ago. I wasn’t feeling it in New Hampshire, and I was searching for options, and I don’t know, it just worked out perfectly.” He shrugs his shoulders, accepting the mug of coffee I’m holding out for him to take.
“Oh, Paul, that’s amazing.” I beam at him.
“I figured you two wouldn’t mind being my tour guides. Maybe we can make plans over winter break?”
“Yeah, of course. It’ll be nice to see another familiar face in Boston,” Nathan replies. “Well, I’ll go get my coat, and then we can head out if you want?”
“That’d be great.” Paul looks over at me. “Natalie, if you ever need anything, just let me know, ok?”
“Ok,” I say with a slight smile.
“Oh, come here. I know you want one more,” Paul teases, holding his arms wide for me.
Nathan starts laughing in the background, while I give Paul one more giant hug. “God, she doesn’t even hug me like that.”
After I let go of Paul, Nathan comes over and scoops me up in his arms. “You’re sure you’re ok if I’m gone for a little?”
“Yes. Jason will be home soon from practice, and then I want to talk to him, so it’ll be good if we have the house to ourselves for that.” My stomach churns from nerves, and Nathan can tell.
“It will be fine. I promise,” he coaxes. “Just call me if you need anything.” He kisses me affectionately, holding my body tightly against his own before placing me back on the ground. “I have a surprise for you when I get back,” he whispers in my ear.
“What is it?” I ask excitedly.
“Aww, you know I can’t tell you, or it’ll ruin it.” The gorgeous, mischievous grin on his face already has my heart racing in anticipation.
“You can’t just say you have a surprise for me and then leave.” I look up at him with the biggest puppy dog eyes I can muster while pouting my lips, hoping to get any hint from him. Unfortunately, I can tell with one look at Nathan that it’s going to take more than this to get anything out of him. If Paul wasn’t standing by the door, I’m sure there would beplentyof ways for me to get him to tell me what my surprise is. But, alas, Paul is by the door, and I’m not one for an audience, so I guess I’ll have to wait. “I’ve changed my mind. I don’t like you anymore,” I tease.
“That’s right, baby. You don’t like me. You love me. And guess what? I love you. I really fucking love you.”
