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I open my water bottle to take a sip while she responds. "My parents are paying for an apartment."
Suddenly, a brilliant idea comes to mind. I get so excited that I gasp. However, the mouthful of water gets in the way. I cough, spitting the rest of the water onto the floor. Skylar panics while Bree just laughs, rolling her eyes at me.
"Are you okay?!" Sky lightly pats me on the back.
"She's fine." Bree answers. "Kayleigh's a special snowflake. She does idiotic things sometimes, like breathing while drinking."
"Ha, ha." I say sarcastically. After a couple more coughs, they subside. "I know how you should tell him!"
"Oh, this should be good."
I glare at my roommate, causing her to chuckle. "Do you have the apartment yet?" I ask Sky.
She nods. "Yeah. I picked up the key this morning. There's nothing in it though."
Bouncing on my bed excitedly, I start to explain my idea. "We'll move you in and get the apartment all set up. Then, when we're done, we’ll somehow get Dawson there and you'll be there to surprise him. He won't expect it at all, because he won't know you're here!"
Skylar and Bree giggle at my behavior, sharing a look before turning back to me.
"That's great and all, Sherlock, but how are the three of us supposed to move heavy furniture into an apartment?" Bree questions.
I grin deviously. "Oh, don't worry. I've got that covered."
Chapter 6
Iwalk up the porch steps of the frat house, internally debating whether I should knock or just walk in. Holden and I are friends, but we're not dating. Not to mention, I don't live here. As I lift my hand to knock, the door opens.
"Shit, Kayleigh!" Caleb jumps. "You scared me. What are you doing here?"
I chuckle softly. "I'm looking for Holden."
He glances back in the house then back to me. "I think he's in the kitchen. Wait, are you two back together?!"
"No, we're just friends."
"Oh, so we're back to that."
I roll my eyes. "Why does everyone think that?"
Caleb deadpans. "Because we know you." I snicker into my sleeve, stepping past him and into the house. "Holden! Your girlfriend’s here!" He yells, causing me to slap his arm.
Holden comes walking out of the kitchen, smiling when he sees me. "Hey you."
"Ignore him." I point to Caleb.
Holden smiles brightly. "I usually do."
"Yeah, yeah." Caleb mumbles. "Alright lovebirds, I'm leaving. Don't do anything I wouldn't do."
I give him a pointed look. "I've seen you at parties. That isn't saying much."
Holden chuckles while Caleb waves his hand dismissively and walks out the door, shutting it behind him. I look at Holden, then down at the floor - smiling at the slightly awkward tension between us.
"Aw!" Jason coos. "Look at you two being all shy like you haven't seen each other naked."
My cheeks turn red as a bark of laughter comes from Holden. "Alright, that's enough from the peanut gallery. Want to go to my room?"
I nod and he turns toward the stairs, leading the way up and down the hall. Once we reach his bedroom, he waits for me to enter and closes the door behind me. I forgot how cold he keeps it in here. I shiver slightly, goosebumps rising across my skin.
