Page 115 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 9
I screamed as Jackson's darts hit my back. I wrapped my arms around Rory's neck and my legs around his waist, and I felt his hand slide to my ass.Oh God.Is he grabbing my ass because he wants to, or because he has to in order to hold me in place?I heard several shots, but only a few more hit me.
"Shit, you got me," Jackson said and tossed his gun onto the couch.
Rory set me down and pumped his fist in the air. "Victory!" He tossed his gun next to Jackson's. "And now I need to take a piss. Don't follow me," he said and winked at me.
"That was an accident!" I called after him.
Jackson sat down on the couch with a sigh.
"Where's Connor?" I asked and sat down in the chair across from him.
Jackson shrugged. "I don't know. I talked to him this morning, though. I know you like Rory, but I was actually a little surprised that you and Connor didn't hit it off better."
I felt my face blushing. "We kind of did. I mean, he's nice, but I don't really do one night stands."
Jackson turned to face me. He looked surprised. "Why do you assume that's what Connor wants?"
Because Rory told me that's all Connor wanted?"I mean, isn't he like Rory? Doesn't he like...sleep around?"
"Connor? I mean, maybe now. I'm sure he isn't looking for anything serious, but he's not an asshole."
"What do you mean maybe now?"
"Well, he got divorced last year. When I met him in college, he was already dating Cindy. So maybe he's only into one night stands when he's single. I just can't really picture that." Jackson shrugged.
"Oh."Why had Rory lied to me?
Rory came back out of the bathroom. He looked back and forth between me and Jackson.
"Jackson, do you mind giving Rory and I a minute alone?" I said. "I wanted to discuss some roommate stuff with him."
"Sure. I actually need to get going anyway. I have a fitting for this divine new Armani suit."
"Very fancy."
"I have one every Wednesday. Just the usual."
"Are you serious?"
"No." Jackson laughed. "See you guys later."
After he closed the door I looked over at Rory. He was staring at me. He walked over and sat down on the couch.
"Your friends are interesting," I said.
Rory laughed. "Yeah." He leaned back and put his feet up on the coffee table. It wasn't my table, but I still cringed. "So, you wanted to talk?"
"Mhm. I was thinking maybe we should set up a few ground rules. So that this works out."
"Okay. Have I done something wrong?" He looked genuinely concerned. But for some reason it seemed like an act.
"No, not really. It's just that your friends are over a lot. I didn't realize that all three of you would be moving in." I laughed awkwardly.
"I know what this is about, and you have nothing to worry about. I already asked Connor to stop bothering you. It won't be a problem again."
"He wasn't bothering me."
"Oh, my misunderstanding then." He scowled slightly.
