Page 84 of Our Secret Moments

I sigh, my mind instantly turning to the one person who makes me feel happy and safe. “It’s good.”

“It’s good?” he repeats. “How is it justgood?But the sex isso fucking good? You’re dating the captain of the football team. Everybody wants a piece of him and you just think it’s good.”

I shrug. “He’s incredible. Is that what you want me to say? That he’s so great that I don’t believe he’s real.”

My own words catch me off guard. They’ll never be enough words to describe how I feel about Connor and about the way he makes me feel. I never feel like I’m being walked over with him, or like my needs don’t matter. He’s just the kindest and most patient man I could ever ask to be with.

George’s jaw drops. Again. “Oh my God. You’re in love with him.”

“Shut up.”

Before he starts to ask me for more details, I swiftly change the subject so we can talk about our work. We only have one assignment that we really need to work on and it’s the least interesting topic we’ve had since I started this course. I’d much prefer to write about animal testing than the history of Colorado. So when we both have our headphones on, deep into work, I don’t feel too bad for checking my messages with Connor.

Connie

I have an idea.

Is this a Wes-inspired idea or a Connor original?

Connie

I’ll have you know Wes is not the only one who can come up with ideas, sweetheart.

I’ll believe it when I see it.

What’s ur genius idea?

Connie

You know how you’ve been asking me questions.

Yeah…

Connie

As much as I’m enjoying learning, I feel like you’re getting the better end of it.

Really?

Connie

Yup. So I think we need to change it up a little.

Every question I get right, you have to take off a piece of clothing.

What if you get it wrong?

Connie

Then I have to take something off.

Right…

Connie

Sounds good, right?

It sounds okay.

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