Page 10 of Chase

The next day when I go into the bathroom, all of Kade’s stuff is gone.

He moved to James’ bathroom for me!

I do a little victory dance.

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I’m being lazy, lounging around on the couch when my phone beeps with a text from my best friend Nikki. Nikki and I have been friends since grade two. We sat next to each other in class, and we complimented each other perfectly. I was a little shy and Nikki was... not. We have been partners in crime ever since.

N: Come to my place tonight! Let’s go clubbing. Get ready with me. XX

I sigh. Nikki wanted me to stay at her house with her parents but it’s over a thirty minute drive to my University and I didn’t want to impose with her family. I text back:

L: Okay I’ll be at yours in an hour.?

I pack an overnight bag and walk out of my room almost colliding with Kade.

He looks at my bag and demands nosily, “Where are you going?”

“Staying the night at my friends.”

“You have friends?” he asks cheekily.

“One,” I say truthfully, causing him to shake his head at me.

“Give me or James a call if you need anything, okay?” he says sweetly.

I nod and give him a small hug, which he returns, wrapping his arms around me tightly. Kade gives good hugs.

“See you tomorrow. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do!” I call out, as I walk to the front door.

I open the front door and come face to face with James. “Where do you think you’re going?” he asks me nosily.

“Out,” I answer evasively.

“Out where?” he counters.

“To a friend’s house.”

“Does this friend have a penis?” he asks ridiculously, narrowing his eyes at me.

“No, but if she did I would love her anyway,” I reply.

I’m given an easy smile. “Why can’t she stay here?”

“Why can’t I stay there?”

This conversation is bizarre.

“Can I come with you?” he says, catching me off guard.

“Umm, no,” is my genius reply.

His lip twitches, drawing attention to his sexy lip ring.

“Well. If the million questions are over, I’ll see you guys tomorrow.” I walk off to my car.

“Call us if you need anything!” he calls out. Those two! What would I possibly need? Babying me much!

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