Page 15 of Treacherous
Jaz and I went out drinking as a fun break before the semester became serious and jam-packed with assessments and exams.
Add in the fact that alcohol and I have a terrible relationship–I will dance on bars and stir people up until they snap, which is exactly what happened with Jayden. He and Theo came to thebar to pick us up, and as is the case with Jayden and I, it turned into a massive argument.
“I’m so glad you made it,” Jaz says as I take a seat next to her.
She is wearing her blonde curls out for once. I’ve always told her she should wear it like this more, however, Jaz complains her hair is too thick to have it down during the summer.
“Of course. I could never miss a girls’ day out.”
The girls resume their previous conversation, while my sister has a bright smile on her lips as she looks at me. Cami’s blonde hair tied back into a high ponytail, while Sofia is a complete contrast with a dark complexion and tight curls forming her usual afro hair.
Athena is on my right and is either picking at her nails or rolling a strand of hair around a finger. I chuckle, knowing the nervous feeling that must be consuming her. I like sitting next to Athena as I feel terrible when I stand next to her petite figure. I’m practically a giant compared to her.
“Are you enjoying living with Sofia and Colton?” I ask Cami when their original conversation stops.
Weights lifted off my shoulders when Cami told me she was roommates with Sofia, and now, Colton–Theo’s friend and old roommate. He was the odd one out when Athena and Jaz moved in with their boyfriends, Austin and Theo
My sister beams and I swear my heart melts. “Yes. They have helped me acclimatise to college life, telling me the best–and cheapest–places to buy coffee as well as where all the parties are held.”
I laugh. “Those are two of the most important things about college: coffee and alcohol.”
“Besides, it’s always nice to wake up to a shirtless man making you breakfast,” Cami says, licking her lips.
Jaz gasps. “Cami! You saucy little bitch.”
“What? Colton is hot, right, Sofia?”
“Oh yeah. I know he used to play football, but his figure–” Sofia practically moans, while the rest of us laugh.
I’m glad Sofia and Cami have become fast friends because I want to know she has good people in her corner. Last year, after seeing the friendship Sof and Athena had formed with Jaz, my heart cracked, the shards lingering in my thoughts whenever I was alone.
It wasn’t because I felt like Jaz was replacing me, but that I didn’t have those types of friendships in Nevada. It seemed like every girl on campus knew I was on the hockey team and wanted to use that to their advantage.
“How has the hockey house been?” Cami asks.
I sigh. “It’s okay. The guys have been welcoming,”
I force myself not to roll my eyes. Most of my new teammates have been welcoming, except for one control freak by the name of Jayden Allen.
Games Night was fine until Theodore opened his fucking mouth. The knowing smirk on his face matched the one he gave Jayden and I last year.
I clench my fists, thinking about that night once again. I have nightmares about the thrill that raced up my spine and the heat that rushed to my core when Jayden threw me over his shoulder.
I always blame it on the alcohol and refuse to entertain the idea Jayden has any hold over me.
I could have lied about the kiss, but I figured it’s been five years of keeping the person I had my first kiss with a secret, why not expose it while playing a fun game? Apparently, Jay didn’t agree. I don’t understand what the big deal is. I’m not sure about him but I’ve kissed too many boys to count since that day in the treehouse.
Jaz’s laughing interrupts my thoughts.
“What’s so funny?” I ask.
“Just thinking about game’s night. Now that it’s just the girls, do you want to tell me why you and my brother have kissed each other?” Jaz raises an eyebrow.
Cami chokes on her water, while Athena mutters: “What the fuck?”
“I thought you hated each other.” Sofia questions.
“We do.”
