Page 107 of Caught Stealing

“But Theo’s already getting the popcorn,” Cam counters. “And besides, I’ve got some time to kill, so might as well get it off your chest.”

I shift, my back hitting the leather as I stare up at the ceiling. “How much time you got?”

“However much time it takes,” Oakley murmurs.

I glance over to him and give him a playful shove. “You sure you don’t need to go hang out with your other friends?” But what is meant to be teasing quickly becomes me realizing I just shoved the shoulder Oakley hurt in his game earlier tonight.

My eyes widen, about to start apologizing profusely when he startslaughing.Sure, it’s laced with a bit of pain, but it’s laughter, regardless.

“Now you’re lucky if I’ll listen at all.”

I roll my eyes, because clearly, he’s fine if he’s gonna start getting snippy with me while I’m ready to have a full-blown meltdown.

“So fucking dramatic tonight. You’re definitely the Mom,” I gripe before turning and calling over the couch. “Theo! Bring an ice pack while you’re at it!”

Barely two seconds later, he’s tossing one of our many communal ice packs at Oakley. Probably not the smartest move to make while he has a shoulder injury, though somehow, he manages to catch it and settle in on the couch.

Theo vaults into place over the back of the couch not long after with a giant bowl of popcorn in hand that he sets on the table. “Snacks have been taken care of, so now you can tell us exactly how you fucked up.”

I blink at him, having no idea why he or Cam has any desire to be part of this. But while I’m not gonna hold my breath, I might as well spill my guts and pray—by some miracle of God—theyhave some insight for me.

Otherwise, it’s all on Oakley’s one good shoulder.

Blowing out a breath, I mutter the single sentence that started this entire mess.

“I slept with Phoenix.”

The entire room is so silent you could hear a pin drop. Even their munching on popcorn halts as they let this bomb sink in.

“Okay, well, I already—”

“Yeah, I know,” I snap at Theo, cutting him off. “We don’t need to rehash all the shit you’re aware of that you don’t need to be.”

“So he’s the one with the handcuffs, huh?” he says with a laugh before popping another kernel in his mouth. “Didn’t see that coming.”

“Wait, back up for me here. We’re still talking about Kason’s best friend, Phoenix?” Oakley asks, which I confirm with a solemn nod.

Camden’s brow furrows, and he glances over at Theo. “And also your teammate, Phoenix?”

“Yeah,” I answer for Theo, eyes still locked on Camden. “We’ve been seeing each other in secret since coming back from Florida.”

Cam’s silent for a moment before responding with, “Well, I don’t get what the big deal is.”

“Were you not listening to the part where Phoenix is Kason’s best friend?” Theo chides. He reaches into the bowl of popcorn and tosses a few pieces at Camden’s face. “Pay closer attention.”

Cam falters for a second, clearly trying to process, before nodding. “So you were seeing Kason, only to end things so you could pursue Phoenix?” It comes out more like a question than a statement.

“Yes, but no.” I lean forward, elbows on my knees, and drop my head to my hands. “There’s a bit more to it. As it turns out, Phoenix and I hooked up at a party back in May, which was well before I ever knew about Kason’s sexuality. I just…” The words catch in my throat, guilt clogging them there. “I don’t remember anything with Phoenix happening.”

“Fucking hell, Hold,” Oakley mutters, and I glance up to find him shaking his head.

If I didn’t know how much these guys care about me, I’d really be questioning if I’m completely alone in this pile of shit I’ve landed in. Which is fucking massive.

“Wait a minute,” Theo says, and when I glance over, he’s studying my face intently. “You don’t remember it at all? Like…none of it?”

I shake my head and rake my fingers through my hair. “I remember nothing between Oakley leaving to go home and waking up naked and alone the next morning in some random bed in the Kappa Sig house.”

“Sounds like a typical weekend,” Cam chimes in, and I glare at him.

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