Page 11 of Revved up & Ready

Chapter 2

Sadie

Present Day

Go a whole day without apologizing –from Sadie’s list of things she’s never done

“Is it weird that I’m nervous?” I ask, pulling my feet up onto my new extra-cushy rose-colored couch and wrapping my arms loosely around my knees.

Devon’s flawless face tightens in concern. “It’s not too late to back out. I am sure with more time I could find someone far less absurd to take my place.”

“I’m just not sure how to act when he gets here.” I shake my head. “And Cam isnotabsurd. You can’t say stuff like that about him.”

“Sadie.” She gives me a wry look. “How could theRace Nakedguy not be absurd?”

“You’re being unfair,” I say, trying—and failing—not to picture the way he looked in that video. “It’s just a catchphrase. He probably hasn’t done that in forever.”

She arches a dark brow. “One naked race is too many naked races.”

“Dev, it’s not like—” The sound of a car door closing cuts me off. “He’s here.Shit.” My cheeks flush. As if I wasn’t already nervous enough, now we’re sitting here talking about an ancient viral video where he’s naked in public.

“You think the wild motorcycle racer, internet-famous guy is going to make a good roommate?” she presses.

“Devon,” I hiss. “He could hear you.”

She rolls her eyes, whispering, “Okay.”

The front door swings open, and Allie walks in, followed by Luke, and thenMr. Race Nakedhimself. He throws his arms wide and greets me with, “Hey, roomie!” at a volume that would be considered yelling for anyone else, but coming from Cam, it’s just his regular voice. He extends a hand, pulling me off the couch and into a hug in one swift motion.

He’s here. We live together now.This is the exact moment I’ve been nervous about all day—all week, actually.Okay, ever since I agreed to let him move in.

Since I have no idea how to act, I stare awkwardly up at him.

I’m sure I’ve been normal around him before. Why can’t I remember how? What do I say? What if he doesn’t like me? What ifI annoy him—

“Luke and I were gonna get started in the garage,” Cam says, beaming a smile that makes me feel welcome in my own home. “That good with you?”

Sure, that’s great. Why not? It’s your garage too. You’re welcome to it—Of course he’s welcome to the garage. He’s welcome to the whole—Shit. I have to say something.

I clear my throat and force a smile. “Garage. Good.”

As soon as the door to the garage slams shut behind him and Luke, Allie turns to me. “Are you okay? You’re being weird.”

I resist the urge to add an apology to my response. “I’m just a little nervous,” I whisper, even though they can’t hear me through the thick door.

“Really?” Allie—who’s never been nervous a day in her life—twists her round features in confusion.

I swallow, wringing my hands. “What if he doesn’t like living with me?”

Devon’s lip curls in offense. “What ifyoudon’t like living withhim? That should be your concern.”

“That’s not fair,” I protest.

“No, she has a point,” Allie says. “But you have nothing to worry about. Cam’s a sweetheart and a huge Sadie fan already.”

“Really?” I ask.

Allie laughs. “He couldn’t stop talking about you in the truck on the way here. He’s really excited about living with you.”

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