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Crap.
Once again, the results weren’t what I’d been hoping for, which meant starting this part over. Again.
“No good?” Corrine asked sympathetically, looking over at me.
“Nope. Dammit, why does this keep happening?”
“Maybe if you had your mind on science instead of boys, you’d have better results.” Ellen’s voice made me want to throw something at her.
“My mind is right where it needs to be,” I muttered.
“Trust me,” she said, perching on the edge of my desk. “You’re better off without a man. They’re nothing but trouble. And obviously, it’s impacting your progress.”
“I just broke off an engagement,” I said, trying to keep the irritation out of my voice. “It’s only natural to take a few weeks to grieve, get past it.”
“Well, that’s fine, but you’ll only have yourself to blame when your research goes to shit.” She walked away chuckling and I shot her the bird. From under my desk where no one could see it.
We’d butted heads from the start. She wasn’t in charge of my project, but she was tight with our PI, the primary investigator who ran the lab. Dr. Archie Matello could derail my academic career if I wasn’t careful, and Ellen was his handpicked protégé.
“Ignore her,” Corrine said. “She just needs to get laid.”
“Don’t we all?”
She giggled. “Not me. This guy I’m seeing is freakin’ amazing. He works in the physics lab and I have to say, I highly recommend dating a nerd. They’ve spent their whole lives thinking about sex, so when they finally get some, all they care about is pleasing you.” She fanned herself dramatically.
“Do you ever think about anything but sex?” I teased.
She squinted. “Is that a trick question? Don’t you think about sex?”
“Well, sure, but not constantly.”
“Danny and I had a one-night stand a few months ago that rocked my world. I think he ruined me for all other men because it was so good, but I didn’t think he was my type. Then we ran into each other on campus and I decided to give him a chance. And you know what? Once you get past the nerdy exterior, there’s a lot of sexy man beneath.”
“I’ll bet.” I’d met Danny a few times and he seemed nice enough, but I didn’t get sexy vibes from him. Of course, what did I know? Jarvis had a pretty sexy exterior and had turned out to be a dud both on the inside and in the bedroom.
I wanted to ask her what, exactly, Danny brought to the table that was so awesome, but that wasn’t a conversation to have here or now. Not with Ellen and Dr. Matello both in the lab today.
I’d give it some thought later, though.
After the conversation with my grandmother, I had to admit I wanted and deserved someone who’d give me everything I needed, both physically and emotionally. I didn’t know exactly what that was, though, which was why dating was on the back burner until after I had my PhD.
Being in a relationship felt like so much work, and I already had my hands full trying to finish my dissertation and stay in Dr. Matello’s good graces.
Sex and romance would have to wait.
CHAPTERSEVEN
Boone
Mavericks Group Text
Lars:Sheridan is crying because we are out of cookies and the bakery is closed.
Drew: Avoid eye contact and apologize. It’s the only response when your pregnant wife is crying.
Lars: I offered to go get cookies from the grocery store and she told me to go fuck myself.
Wes: Pregnant women are always right. You should definitely GFY.
