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Yes. He sure is.
“Have you seen Chloe today?” I ask to change the subject. Syd eyes me knowingly, but lets me get away with it.
“No. I think she may be avoiding me. I was studying in my room when she came home last night, and she didn’t bother to stop by like usual.”
“Well, can you blame her? You all but gave her a flat out warning against DeShawn. What is it you have against him, anyway?”
“He’s quite the player off the court. I just don’t want her getting hurt.”
“Uh, last I checked, I’m sure that decision’s up to Chloe. You and I both know she usually has her head screwed on straight, so if DeShawn’s interested in her… I say let her be,” I warn. “Besides, it’s not like he’s been known to be a cheater or anything. He’s young, virile, and at the top of his game. What single guy wouldn’t want to play the field? If you were in his shoes, I’m sure you’d probably do the same.”
“I’m not slut shaming him. There’s nothing wrong with casual hookups. I just want to make sure Chloe keeps her heart off her sleeve and see him for what he is.” Sydney shrugs as if that should explain everything.
But I shake my head, protesting her point. “I still say we stay out of it. Weren’t you just telling me to have fun and let things happen?”
When I raise an eyebrow in her direction, she simply rolls her eyes and states, “You’re different.”
I pull a face telling her she’s crazy—let’s face it—she makes zero sense.
Syd lets out an exasperated sigh. “You’re always taking the safe bet. You have everything planned out to a T, and never let loose to just let life take you where it may.”
“I’m not that predictable,” I scoff and of course, Syd raises that damn eyebrow and says nothing in return.
“What?” I ask defensively. “I know how to have fun.”
“Come on, Abs. You know I’m right.” But then, she pauses as she lifts her finger to her chin and looks to the ceiling as if it has some hidden answer.
I wait to see what’s going on in that head of hers.
“Well…” she draws out. “I guess youcouldsay going to the beach with Drew was spontaneous. Hell. Most of what you’ve done since you’ve met, you’ve had little control over… Maybe you are loosening up.”
Rolling my eyes. “Gee. Thanks. You know I don’t have a lot of time, and my track record with guys hasn’t been stellar lately. But give me a break. I’m flexible and don’t have to have everything planned.”
“If you say so…” Syd sing-songs, then recovers. “It’s okay, Abs. I love you anyway.”
“Gee… I love you, too.” Sarcasm drips off my tongue, which only causes her to laugh.
What a brat.
I ignore her, and we return to the program on TV. After a few minutes of watching the hero make a fool of himself to win the girl back, Syd changes the subject. “So now that you and Drew are a thing, you’re coming to all the home basketball games with me, right?”
Catching me off guard, I only manage, “Uhhh…” as I contemplate my options. “Sure, I love watching Drew play, but there’s no way I can attendeveryhome game. Drew must know that, right?”
“Oh, come on, Abs. You can’t seriously be contemplating this?”
“We’ll see,” I commit. But when I think about Drew in his sexy uniform running up and down the court with pure determination spread across his face, I know the answer plain as day.I’m not going to miss one single game if I can help it.
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It feelslike forever since Abby and I spent the weekend at my aunt’s cabin. These past few weeks have been extremely hectic, but I wouldn’t change them for the world. Having never had to juggle basketball, school, and dating into my already packed schedule, I’m doing my best to find a balance.
Thank God, Abby proved me right when it comes to being studious. We’re set to meet after her shift at the library to study in a private room. As I make my way across campus, I pop into the convenience store and pick up some snacks to sneak into the library. I’ve noticed the few times I’ve shopped with Abby, she typically picks up a Symphony bar, so I grab one and a bag of Nibs for myself. I’m in the mood for some licorice, and I might as well get her a sugar fix, too.
As usual, I arrive early and wait for Abby in the corridor near the study rooms. She had never returned my text to tell me which room she reserved, so I drop my bag to the floor and lean against the wall to wait.
