Page 38 of Kiss Me in the Dark
“Proud of you, Cam,” Nat adds, playfully slapping my butt as I slide into the seat across from them.
We chat for a while, mostly about classes and upcoming events—until Nat casually drops a bomb.
“So, Landon’s got a boyfriend now.”
“What?”I blink.“Since when?”
Landon shrugs like it’s nothing.“Not a big deal.”
I pout.“Meeting someone new isn’t important enough to share with yourfriend?Or am I not your friend anymore?”
Landon rolls his eyes.“I should smack you for that.Of course, you’re my friend.You’re mymalebest friend.I just met the guy two days ago at a gay bar—it’s nothing serious.”
I arch a brow.“Is he hot?”
Nat giggles.Landon tries to act indifferent, but the corners of his mouth twitch.
“Yeah,” he admits with a shrug.
“Ouch.”Nat elbows him playfully.“You’re downplaying it.The guy’s hot as hell.Older, too—twenty-four?Twenty-five?I saw them yesterday, practically glued together.Youknowthey went home to do things.”
I cough, half-laughing.“Already?”
Landon’s cheeks flush.“That’s why I didn’t say anything.It’s not serious.”
“So how was he?”Nat teases, voice sing-song.Landon shoots her a glare, but I can’t help laughing.Nat has no filter.
“How was what?”Landon asks and rubs his nape in embarrassment.
“Look at you blushing red,” Nat giggles, playfully pushing Landon on the shoulder.“Don’t act like you don’t get what I’m saying.Cam’s a virgin and he gets it.”
My face turns crimson.“Wait—what?”I glance at Landon, mortified.“You told her?”
Landon shakes his head quickly.“No!I didn’t say anything.”
Nat just smirks.“He didn’t have to.It’s written all over your face.You can’t even swear properly.”
“Whatever,” I mumble, sinking lower into the booth.
“Aw, stop with the shyness.It just makes you cuter,” Nat says.
“You can’t say I’m cute.I’m not a woman.”
“I saidcute, notpretty princess,” she laughs.
“Alright, enough,” Landon interrupts, still blushing.“It’s not like sex is even that interesting.”
Nat arches a brow.“Please.You’re not fooling anyone.Not with that hunk all over you yesterday.I’m shocked you can evenwalk.”
I burst out laughing.Landon groans and covers his face.
“Fuck you, Nat.”
Eventually, Landon offers to drive me home, and I accept gratefully.After thanking him again, I step out of the car and head into my apartment building.
When I reach my door, I freeze.
It’s unlocked.
