Page 16 of Accidental Roommates

“Let’s not get into all the reasons you hate Nikki. I don’t want to hear it. And I don’t want to hear I told you so either.”

There’s noise coming from Kenzie’s bedroom. Drawers opening and closing.

Dax looks down the hall to her room. “She’s fuckin’ hot.”

“Didn’t notice.”

He looks at me and smiles. “Yeah, right.”

“Okay, maybe I noticed but that’s only because what she’s wearing doesn’t leave much to the imagination.”

“What if I asked her out?”

“No.” I shake my head. “You’re not dating her.”

“Why the hell not? If you’re not dating her, why can’t I?”

“Because you’re an ass. You don’t treat women well.”

“Bullshit. I buy girls flowers. Take them to dinner.”

“And break up with them after three or four dates.”

“Because I’m not a commitment type of guy. But who knows? When the right girl comes along, maybe that’ll change.”

“I get the feeling Kenzie is a relationship type of girl, which means she’s not going to date someone like you.”

“Maybe you should let her decide that.”

For whatever reason, it annoys me that he’s interested in Kenzie. She’s not even his type. He likes blondes or the occasional redhead. And Kenzie’s not ready to date again after finding her boyfriend with another girl. She needs time to recover from that.

“You get the key?” Dax asks.

“What key? What are you talking about?”

“Your house key. Did Nikki give it back to you?”

“No, and I forgot to ask. But it’s not like she’d use it. She won’t be coming back here again.”

“She might. I wouldn’t trust her. I’d get the key back. Why don’t I go over and get it from her so you don’t have to see her?”

“I’ll do it myself. I’ll call her and have her drop it off.”

“You sure? If you see her again, she might try to get back together with you.”

“She’s not going to do that. She has Carter now. Shit, I forgot to get his key. Would you get it for me?”

“Where’s he living now?”

“Who the hell knows? I’m kinda hoping he’s homeless.”

“I bet he’s staying with Craig. I’ll stop over there on my way home.” He stands up. “You sure you don’t want to ditch work and go out tonight?”

“I’d rather earn some money. I spent a lot on the anniversary night that never happened. I need to make it back.”

“You’ll be loaded now that you’re not dating Nikki anymore. The way she was always making you buy her stuff? I don’t know how you put up with her for so long.” He walks to the door. “Call me if you change your mind about tonight.”

“I will. See ya.”

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