Page 105 of Grounded
"I don't know, I haven't watched TV in years."
"What have you been up to?"
"I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and built homes for families."
"Wow, how selfless."
"But when I got back, Amelia and I reconnected, and it's been quite the adventure with this woman."
"Will you go back and volunteer?" Hannah asks.
"I haven't decided yet."
"Well, building homes, selling homes, if you ever need a foot in the door, call me."
Hannah hands me her business card. "Gosh, I'm so mad we vetoed the voting for our reunion. You'd win it all. Best looking, most changed…everything."
She looks me over up and down and realizes something after checking her watch. "Oh shoot, I do have to announce the winner of the raffle, though. I'll catch up with you later?"
"If we're still here, sure."
She winks at Amelia and turns to leave.
As soon as she's gone, Amelia mumbles, "You…spanked...me?"
"I'm pretty sure you liked it. Or can you handle it harder?"
"No one is around, you don't have to keep pretending."
"I'm not pretending. I bet you like it rough. Tell me I'm wrong."
I am, without a doubt, crossing into uncharted waters.
Sure, I've given Amelia an orgasm and felt her up a few times, but I'm insinuating I want to fuck her. And right now, I'd give anything to make that happen.
"Theo…"
"Yes, Amelia?"
I'm unable to hear her response because Hannah and Jeff appear on stage and begin speaking into the microphone the band was using.
"Hey everyone! Thanks again for coming tonight," Hannah begins. "It's been so fun catching up. If you haven't been able to find someone, check the handout you got at the entrance. It has most of the contact info for everyone who came tonight and those that weren't able to attend. Thanks to the band that provided us with music all night! And thank you to L'Auberge for hosting this reunion."
Everyone claps, and Amelia checks her phone for the time, probably hoping we can leave soon.
"In fact, they were so generous that they offered us a two-night stay here as a raffle prize. I have a bowl with all our names in it, so let's pick a winner!" Jeff swirls his hand inside to jumble up the names.
"This feels likeThe Hunger Games," Amelia whispers in my ear.
I have no idea what she's talking about, but the crowd waits in silence, hoping for their name to be called.
"And the winner is Theo Bilson," Hannah cheers.
Everyone claps and looks in our direction.
Jeff is clapping with all his strength and ushers me up on stage. "Come up here, man."
I force Amelia to come to the stage but she stands off to the side as I collect the envelope from Jeff.
