I wince.I’ve definitely tried not to consider that.
Do you think I have to tell them?What if they want me to break up with him?Obviously, it’s too soon tobreak his heart,but if they start telling me what to say and how to act, it’s going to ruin our relationship.I want to enjoy Viktor fully for the short time I have him.
Annie scowls.You know what?Screw them.They didn’t even keep you safe at that frat party.Just do what you want.
And what I want is to enjoy everything that happens.Viktor brought me to two incredible orgasms.He looked at me naked as if I were the most beautiful woman in the world.And he said sex with me was incredible.It’s a perfect start, even if it won’t last.
14
HARD
VIKTOR
EVIE IS ADDICTIVE.BEING WITH HER ONCE ONLY MAKES ME WANT HER MORE.STILL, IHOLD BACKfrom asking her out until Wednesday.I’m used to going after what I want, so this self-denial thing is brand new.But I feel guilty enjoying myself so much while I’m worried about my brother.Delaying my pleasure is how I try to balance the unfairness of the universe.
I finally call her.
Oooh, Viktor, a phone call.I like that,Evie says instead of hello.Although a video call would be even better.
Why?I ask.
Because you’re so handsome,she replies.
I can’t help but chuckle as I switch to video.She is so oddly direct.
Evie beams at me on the screen.Her hair is pinned up, and she has a pen behind her ear.She’s wearing an enormous fuzzy sweater, but luckily I can visualize exactly how good she looks underneath her clothes.
Are you alone?What are you doing?I ask.
Yes, Annie’s gone to an event at Sigma Phi.I’m working on an essay for my art history class.What about you?
Just finished all my assignments.So, I still owe you dinner.What about tomorrow night?
Oh, I wish I could, but I have a test on Friday morning.
So?I don’t understand this excuse.
I need to be well-rested to do well.I can’t always go out late on school nights.How about Friday instead?
Friday I have an away game.Unfortunately, hockey means that my weekends aren’t free.I don’t usually have to explain this since most students memorize the Mustangs schedule.You’re coming to the game on Saturday, right?
Yes, of course.It’s the highlight of the Monarch social calendar,she jokes.
Fine.Let’s get together afterwards.The team usually goes to the pub, so I’ll meet you there.Again, I wonder if this is something I need to explain since everyone knows what the Mustangs do post-game.
Oh.I can’t go the pub.I’m underage,she says.
Evie, it’s okay.Everyone goes there, and they’re pretty lax about checking ID.You don’t have to drink,I reassure her.And you’ll be with me.
Sorry.It’s illegal,she replies firmly.
I’m shocked into silence.Women like dating the captain of the hockey team, going to games and after-parties.It’s a Monarch status thing.
Are you upset because I didn’t call you earlier?I ask.Maybe she wanted reassurances after Sunday.It was her first time and I should have been more considerate afterwards.
Why would I be?It’s only been a few days, and you warned me that you were going to be busy,she replies.
I peer at her face.She doesn’t look pissed.Rationally I agree, but life usually isn’t this straightforward.And I can’t read her moods yet.
