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They continue their conversation, but I'm stuck on the bomb he just dropped in my lap.
He's pledging Kappa Omega Lambda.
Which means as much as I'm attracted to Leo, he's out. I can't be anywhere near him. Max won't allow it and I'm not interested in the headache I'll get from his lecture if he sees us together.
Sorry, Leo.
You just sunk your own ship.
It's too bad, really. Because he was the perfect candidate. He hit all the marks. Except one.
Taller than me - check.
Broad and muscular - check.
Easy to look at but not dumb - check.
Pretty eyes - double check. His eyes are two shades of brown swirled together so he gets an extra checkmark for that.
Not a frat boy.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Greek life. In fact, I'm considering rushing a sorority. Kendall and I talked about it the other day when I ran into her on campus. I even spent a little time at the Zeta house earlier tonight with her.
But I'm not ready yet. I want to navigate my new life before I start making sizable changes. And joining a sorority is a bigger commitment than I want to make right now. It's not just about my time, it's a way of life.
Which is what I explained to Kendall on the walk over here.
The reason I don't want him to be a frat boy is because of the power Max will have over him. And being in the same fraternity, where my brother is the president, is even worse. It won't work.
I'm already trying to avoid my brother as much as possible. There would be no way to avoid him if I was trying to spend time with Leo. And when he found out what I was using Leo for... he might kill him. Or me. Or maybe both depending on how much his temper flairs.
I get it. I do.
No brother wants to hear about his sister having sex. Or trying to have sex. He certainly doesn't want to hear about her losing her virginity. Which I won't be doing with Leo now.
Max has a way of ruining everything without even trying.
"Evie." Shaking my head to clear away the cobwebs, I find Piper and Alexis staring at me with concern etched in their features.
"Yeah?"
"Did you want something to drink? We're headed to the kitchen." Piper's words are drawn out, slow. Said with precision as she takes me in. Her assessment makes me uncomfortable, a shiver running up my spine.
That's when I remember Leo's hand is still on my back. His fingertips are dangerously slow to my ass, my movement causing them to slide lower.
"I'm good."
In actuality, I'm far from good. A nice, stiff drink would be great right about now, but I also know it would curb my inhibitions. I'd do or say something stupid and regret it tomorrow morning.
With Leo this close, I already feel like I'm about to lose my mind. His touch is making me want things I can't have. For him to move his hand, not away, but closer. Higher. Lower. Anywhere. The heat beneath his fingertips is addicting. I want more of it when I should want less. None at all.
But it's his spicy scent that has me wanting to throw all my rules out the window and jump him right now. In the middle of the party. Without a care in the world that my brother might see us.
Leo is dangerous.
A little danger never hurt anyone.
I chastise myself for even having the thought as Piper and Alexis link arms and walk away.
