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“I’m going to be hard for the next three days thinking about that Ryn,” He tells me, and I feel my cheeks heat up at the thought of him getting off on that, thinking of me like I just was. I’m glad it’s dark. I’m glad he can’t see my face because I will never admit to that. But some things are better left unsaid.

CHAPTERTWELVE

TIGHTROPE BY ZAYN

I wakeup in my own bed, rolling over onto the soft comforter. The sun is just now waking up, just like me. I’m surprised I’m even awake this early considering how late the two of us managed to get home last night.

Last night.

My mind reels over everything that happened. Him kissing me. Touching me. My cheeks heat, and I grab the pillow next to me, covering my face. Fucking hell, Bellamy Archer lives in my head rent free. I don’t think I’ve ever been one to blush about the night before but it’s impossible not to when I think of what happened.

Not only was he physically good but he also seemed to genuinely care which was very different for me. He did what he should, a step that most guys skip, and that’s asking if I was sure. If I was okay with things. He kissed me like he meant it, and he sure as hell touched me that way too. I know that stuff wasn’t on the list. I know that we’re doing it because we’re both physically attracted to each other, and that boosts my ego even higher than it was before.

I’ve got plans with him once again tonight. This time he’s told me it’s not a double date, but a triple date. Something I’ve never been on, mostly because I don’t go on dates at all, but that’s beside the point. He said to look “as good as usual,” which only made me roll my eyes.

I plan on looking better than usual. He said we’d be going into Seattle tonight, and I love going into the city. I love Pike Place, and the pier too which is my first guess as to where this triple date will take place. I pick up my phone right away and dial Sienna. I’ve got to see if my thoughts are all in check despite the lack of information Bellamy has provided.

“Good morning,” I hear her voice on the other end of the call. “Actually, is it a good morning? You never wake up this early,” Sienna isn’t wrong in the slightest. I laugh at her comment.

“It is a good morning. What are you doing today, or tonight? Bellamy mentioned a triple date, I’m assuming Lawson is going,” I ask, knowing I’ll need her help with my outfit.

She hesitates to talk at first, and Sienna is never at a loss for words with me. She clears her throat, and I wait for a response.

“Lawson did ask me to go out tonight, as friends, of course.”

I sigh in relief at the fact that she’s going but question why she tacked on the friend bit. She said Lawson was hot, and she said she wanted him, so what’s the holdup? I know she didn’t come home with me the night of Leah’s party, but the question I have is, did Sienna go home with Lawson, or did she go home alone? Sienna is the type of friend to always tell me things when she’s ready, the do it yourself type. I can ask questions all I want, but if Si isn’t in the mood, or sure of her answers, she’s quiet as a clam, and I have to wait for all the juicy details.

“As friends?” I pry, and she groans.

“Yes, as friends, friends, strictly friends,” She cuts the questions off, and I smirk at her frustration.

Definitely not friends, but this is obviously a conversation for another day so I don’t ask anymore.

“Well, I’m glad you’ll be there. This is one of the dates on my list. Bellamy invited everyone… When you figure out your outfit, can you send me pictures?”

“I always do. Speaking of Bellamy, how is that going?” She asks.

I feel my cheeks heat up again, thankful she can’t see me. She would know right away if she saw my face right now, “Better than anticipated considering I haven’t ended it yet.”

She chuckles at me from her end of the phone.

“I guess that’s true. I’m honestly a little proud you’ve made it this far. Has he kissed you yet? Used his quarterback hands on you?”

I think about his hands and instantly break out into the sweats. Nervous laughter travels between us.

“Well...”

I hear Sienna yell at my answer which wasn’t really an answer. I pull the phone away from my ear at the sound of her squealing.

“Is he good!?”

I manage to make some words out and know she’s never shown much interest in any of my other hookups before Bellamy, probably because this is a bit more than a hookup even though there are no strings.

“Phenomenal honestly,” I admit. “He took me to the field yesterday too. He had me help him work out. We ran together too. Leah actually saw us, she wasn’t too pleased.”

“I could not give a single fuck less about what Leah has to say about you and Bellamy. I’m just glad you guys are comfortable and that this is going well.”

“I’m shocked. But either way, I’ll see you tonight.”

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