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So that’s who she is. Asher is the president of Phi Sigma Alpha. No wonder Kayleigh hasn’t wanted me to meet her.
“Yeah, I know. They have a class together and have to work on a project with each other.” I mentally pat myself on the back for coming up with that on the spot.
“You sure?”
“Definitely. No worries man. I’ve got it all under control.”
Thankfully, he doesn’t question it further and the conversation turns to one about how this room is going to be mine next year. He made the official announcement a few weeks ago, letting everyone know that I will be next year’s President of Kappa Delta Phi. Caleb was disappointed but congratulated me anyway. I just hope I still have Kayleigh to enjoy it with.
WE TAKE A FLIGHT from Maine to Philadelphia. From there, we meet my parents, Brandon, and Josephine, and get on another plane to Florida. Halfway through the second flight, I notice Kayleigh isn’t wearing her locket. My chest fills with hope. If she left it home, maybe that means she’ll be drug free during this vacation. I’d do anything to have the old Kayleigh back in my arms and her not being high is exactly what it takes.
Her head rests against my shoulder as she sleeps soundly. Brandon is sitting on the other side of the aisle with Jo. He motions to me, asking if I’m okay with hand signals. I nod and smile. He may be a pain in my ass sometimes, but I couldn’t ask for a better best friend.
With nothing else to do, I rest my head on top of my girlfriend’s and let the sound of her breathing lull me to sleep.
WE ARRIVE AT THE hotel shortly after three in the afternoon. The four of us sit in the lobby, waiting as Heather and Dan retrieve our room key. I can tell Kayleigh is anxious but I try not to think too much into it. There are a million reasons she could be on edge. I put my arm around her waist and pull her into my side. She peeks up at me and smiles.
“Alright, you’re all adults.” Heather tells us and we all stand. “Just don’t get caught underage drinking.”
“That means you two.” Brandon tells Kayleigh and Josephine, causing me to chuckle.
“Aw, I forgot you’re still a baby.” I pinch her cheeks and she smacks my hand away with a playful glare. This is the Kayleigh I fell for.
Heather watches us lovingly. “Okay. Dad and I will be in the suite across the hall. We’re trusting you. Please don’t make us regret it.”
“Yes ma’am.” I quip, earning a lighthearted slap to my arm.
We each take a key and the four of us pile into the elevator to make our way up to the top floor. I wrap my arms around Kayleigh from behind, loving the way she melts into my touch. Jo coos while Brandon pretends to gag.
“So, what do you say we change into our bathing suits and head down to the pool bar?” Bran suggests as soon as we get in the room.
Nodding in agreement, we all go to our bedrooms. Kayleigh and I take the master since we’re a couple. Brandon and Jo take the other two. I pull our suitcases over near the bed and open mine to find my bathing suit. Once I have it, I go into the bathroom. I’ve needed to pee since the second flight took off.
When I come back out, Kayleigh is already changed. Now that she’s standing there in such minimal clothing, her weight loss is evident. Her stomach almost concaves and her hip bones protrude from her body. I can practically count each one of her ribs.
“God damn, babe. You are eating, right?” By the look on her face, she thinks I’m complimenting her, but that’s not what I meant. Still, I don’t want to make her upset.
“Of course, I am. Why?”
She walks over to stand in front of the mirror and take in her own appearance. I step behind her, watching as her eyes rake over her body. Very gently, in fear of breaking her, I graze my fingers over her skin – starting at her defined shoulder blades and going down all the way down to her waistline. I notice the expression on her face. She’s disgusted.
“You’re beautiful.” I breathe, thinking to myself that she looked better before. “Always have been, always will be.”
She smiles at my words but it doesn’t reach her eyes. The best thing to do is take her attention off her body, so that’s exactly what I do. I spin her around and press my lips to hers in a fiery kiss. When she gasps in surprise, I use the opportunity to thrust my tongue into her mouth, enjoying the taste I crave.
Just as I’m about to untie her top, my best friend pounds on the door, shouting for us to hurry up. My head drops and I sigh. “Remind me again why I tolerate him?”
Kayleigh giggles sweetly. “Because he’s your best friend and you love him.”
‘I love you more.’ I think in my head, but Jason was right. I need to make the first time I tell her romantic, so I keep my mouth shut and follow her out into the living room.
WE’RE STANDING NEXT TO the pool, nodding along to the music and enjoying the energy in the atmosphere. Everyone around us is either drunk or high. The bass from the DJ’s speaker is vibrating the ground beneath our feet. It’s all electric.
As I glance around the place, I notice how many guys are checking out my girlfriend. A possessive feeling courses through my veins and I move myself closer to her. I smirk when I see all the glares being thrown my way when they realize she’s taken. At the same time, however, something is off about her.
“What’s wrong?” I ask into her ear so no one else can hear us. She shrugs and uses her arms to cover her stomach. “Hey, none of that.”
“What?”
