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Wow.
Had definitely been there longer than the college, then.
“Who are you talking to?” he asked.
I held up a finger, telling him to give me a minute as Del added, “Alright, Google tells me I’ll be there in six minutes. Are any douchebags going to flirt with me? What kind of party is this?”
I grinned. “Definitely not the kind you get flirted with at. None of the guys here date. It’s a… cultural thing.”
“Huh. That’ll be a nice change, I guess.” She swore. “Shit, that’s a huge dog.”
I bit back a laugh. Apparently she’d seen one of the locals. “I’ll see you soon. Park in front of any of the townhouses.”
“Alright, alright. Get back to your hunk. Save me cake, if there’s any.”
She hung up, and I set my phone down on the table. “I invited a friend who’s moving away,” I explained to Rocco. “She’s graduating tomorrow, so this is probably the last time I’ll see her in who-knows-how-long. She’s not flirty though; she won’t try to hit on you or anything.”
Rocco nodded, not looking upset about the idea. “Let’s go to your dorm, afterward. If my mate’s not there, I’ll take it as a sign that I’m doing what I’m supposed to by staying away.”
“What if she is there?” I checked.
“Then maybe I’ll introduce myself.” He shrugged. “Or maybe I won’t. I’ll decide in the moment.”
That wasn’t my kind of plan, but I nodded. It was his decision to make, not mine.
I heard a car and got up, heading out to walk through mine and Ford’s house. I stayed where I could see my man with just a half-turn, so my wolf didn’t flip out, but strode to the front door and waved at Del.
She waved back, and gave me a quick hug before we walked through the house and to the yard together.
“Hot damn girl, this is your house?” She looked around, whistling. “This place is sexy.”
I laughed. “Thanks. I’d take credit, but Ford decorated everything. I just added a couple things here and there.”
“He’s your man; take credit for it.”
We stepped outside, and her gaze scanned the yard. “Wow. Did you pay a football team to show up or something?”
“Del!” Teagan yelled from across the yard, grinning as she jogged over. “It’s been ages!” She threw her arms around our old RA.
“How’s that gigantic dog treating you?” Del teased.
Teagan’s grin grew wicked. “Like a damn queen.”
Oh, Tea.
I bit back a laugh.
“Because that’s not weird…” Del tucked a loose strand of her platinum hair up into the messy bun on top of her head and sniffed. “Ooh, is someone cooking steak?”
“Yep.” Teagan looped her arm through Del’s, grabbing mine with her free hand before she led us both over to the grill. “Del, meet Zed Lewis, chef extraordinaire. He pretends not to like you, but then he feeds you so well that you know he cares.” She let go of me to pat her heart as Zed snorted.
She grabbed me again and turned all of us, sweeping her hand toward Rocco, who was still facing the field. “And here’s the world’s hottest history teacher, Rocco Hughes. He’d break hearts if he gave anyone a chance, but—“
He turned around, shooting Teagan a warning look. “Tea.”
The old Rocco would’ve laughed at her joke, but he was still struggling. Maybe he was permanently changed, after what had happened. I wouldn’t blame him for it; losing a sibling like that had to be horrible.
“I’m sorry,” Rocco said, finally looking at Del.
