Page 48 of Accidental Roommates

Jace and I had so much fun last night. The laser tag. The late night infomercials. It was more fun than I’ve had in a long time. And then we fell asleep on the couch. I laid in his arms and it felt right, like it used to feel when I was with Liam. But I was wrong about Liam so maybe I’m wrong about Jace too. Maybe whatever I’m feeling for him is just what I want to feel rather than what’s real. After what happened with Liam, I’m not sure I can trust my feelings anymore.

“C’mon.” Andrea pulls on me to start walking again. “We’re wasting precious time. Girls are snatching up all the guys.”

“Hey, gorgeous,” a guy says, coming up behind Andrea. He wraps his muscular arms around her waist and leans down to kiss her cheek.

“Hey, babe,” she says, looking up at him. “How was the water?”

“Not bad. You should get in.”

“And get my suit wet? No way.”

He laughs. “You’re such a girl.”

She turns and playfully smacks his bare chest. “And you’re a stupid boy.”

“And yet you still love me.” He smirks.

“You wish.” She pushes him away and turns to me. “This is Troy.”

That’s Troy? I thought it was some guy she wants to date, not her ex. The two of them act like they’re a couple. I’ve never seen exes flirt with each other like that.

“Hi, Troy.” I shake his hand. “I’m Kenzie.”

His eyes move over me and I feel the need to cover up. I knew I’d get guys’ attention with this bikini, but I’m not used to it and it’s making me uncomfortable.

“Kenzie,” he says, his eyes back on my face. “Wait, are you Jace’s new roommate?”

“Yeah. I moved in yesterday. Jace told me about this pool party and said everyone would be here so I tagged along. I thought it’d be good to get out and meet people. Try to make some friends. Like Andrea.” I smile at her.

Andrea comes over and puts her arm around me. “Isn’t she great? I just met her and we’re already friends. Anyway, you need to move along.” She waves Troy away. “We’re on a mission to find this girl a date.”

“What about you?” Troy asks. “You still hung up on Tad?”

She takes her hand off my shoulder and crosses her arms over her chest. “How’d you know about Tad?”

“You and I have the same friends, and apparently you can’t stop talking about the guy. I heard he’s an ass, by the way.”

“Guess I’ll find out.” She locks eyes with Troy. “How about you? Got a girl lined up for tonight?”

“Not yet, but I’m working on it.”

“I’m sure you are.” She grabs my arm. “Let’s go.”

She pulls me past him and walks quickly down the path around the pool.

“Why are we walking so fast? Guys aren’t going to notice me if I fly by them before they even get a look.”

“You’re right. Sorry.” She slows down and lets go of my arm.

“You okay?”

“Yeah. Why?” She checks behind her, then faces forward, nervously chewing on her lip.

I look back and see Troy talking to a girl. She has her hand on his arm and is smiling at him.

“Are you sure you’re over Troy?”

“Troy?” She laughs. “Are you kidding? I’ve been over him for months. He’s a pain in the ass. It never would’ve worked between us.”

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