Page 29 of One of Them Girls

His eyes grow wide. “Why Miss Davis, I would never dare to con you the way you conned me. One of us has to be the good influence in this friendship.”

I roll my eyes. “I’m free this weekend. Why?”

“Wrong answer. You are busy hanging out with us this weekend. Go home and pack. We’re going on an adventure.” He skips away from me.

“Wait. Where are we going? What do I need to pack?” I call out after him.

He turns, walking backward, and repeats himself, “An adventure, Ace. Pack for an adventure.”

An adventure.

What the hell are these boys getting me into now?

Pulling out my phone, I call Xavier as I hustle to the dorm.

He answers on the first ring.

“You all packed?” His warm voice fills my ear.

“You send your lap dog to do all your errands?” I quip.

His chuckle fills the air, making the butterflies swarm my belly. “Jack was already on campus. I planned to accost you at your dorm, but he wanted to be the one to break it to you.”

“Sure. Likely story. Are you even going to give me a hint on where we are going?”

“Nope.” He pops the P.

“At least tell me what to wear then.”

His voice gets husky. “You want me to pick out outfits for you?”

My breath catches at the heat in his tone. “I want to be dressed appropriately.”

He groans, “Fuck, if you let me choose I’d pack the skimpiest clothes I could find.” He clears his throat. “Two hints. It will be warm and there will be water. That’s all you get.”

I smile. “One more question.”

“I can’t tell you anymore.”

“Fine, but can you tell me if my roommate is invited,” I ask.

“Sure. We can make room for her.”

“Thanks, Avi. I’ll be ready in an hour. Pick me up?”

“Of course. Can’t have you dragging your millions of suitcases all the way over here.”

“Hey, I resent that.”

“You forget I know other females. I bet you will have at least two with you.”

“What’s my prize when I win?”

“You mean if you win? Anything you want. Winner’s choice.”

“Great. This trip is looking better and better.”

“Go pack before I regret this impromptu trip.”

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