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I quickly stand, crossing my arms over my chest. “I’m not looking for anythingat all.I have a girlfriend and we’re expecting a baby together.” The first part is sort of a lie. But Amelia said she wasn’t saying no forever, so I’m going to consider her my girlfriend. Though it’s sexy to call her my baby mama at times, that’s not nearly a strong enough description for what she is to me.
She laughs. “Wow. Some girl got her claws in you.”
“No,” I growl, making Mackie stifle a laugh. “Don’t talk about her like that. Hell, don’t talk about anyone like that. It’s rude and assumes the worst. I appreciate that you’re looking for something more than one night, but I’m not it. I never was.”
Kacie sighs. “You really like this girl?”
“Yep.”
“Did you like me?”
There’s no good answer to this.
“You’re fun and relaxed from what I remember, but I never considered you as more than someone fun to spend a night with. That doesn’t mean you aren’t. It means I wasn’t looking for more. If you want more than that, find the guys who want that, too.”
“You’re an annoyingly good guy. Where can I find someone else like you?”
I chuckle at that. “Maybe skip the frat party. Or look for the quiet guy sitting off to the side when you’re there.”
She nods. “Well, take care.”
“Bye, Kacie,” Mackie calls cheerily as I sit back down.
Kacie walks away, and I let out a long breath. “Well, that was fun.”
“Super fun,” Mackie agrees, taking a sip of her coffee.
I kick her under the table. “Shut up.”
“I’m sorry. It’s funny. You used to be all about never being with the same girl twice. Now all you want is one girl for the rest of your life.” She laughs.
Her words hit hard, though. I hadn’t thought about it like that, but it’s true. That is what I want.
“Shit. How did my life change so much in two months?”
Mackie shrugs. “Amelia.”
“Yeah.” All I can do is agree because despite how rapidly everything is changing, Amelia is hands down the best thing that has ever happened to me.
“That’s all the time we have for today. We’ll pick up here on Wednesday. Reminder that next Monday is your last quiz before we move into review for the final,” my professor says as everyone makes a mad dash for the door. It’s a senior-level class, so everyone has mentally checked out. Just a few more weeks and we’ll be done. I was excited about the next step in my life before, but with everything happening now, I’m ready to get the fuck out of Old Lake Town—yeah, officially the dumbest name for a town ever. It’s an old town with a lake. How creative. Although technically the lake house is in West Lake Village which sounds more high class but also lacks any creativity.
Then again, the name of the college is SUNY Finger Lakes, which is named after an entire region of New York. I guess that’s what happens when you run out of ideas.
As I walk out of class, I pull my phone from my bag. I’m strict about not checking it during class unless it’s a phone call.
The first thing I see are several texts from Nick Ardito. I open them as I walk out of the building into the crisp spring air.
Nick Ardito: Hey, man. I hear congratulations are in order.
Nick Ardito: I’m not actually sure if I’m supposed to say anything, but your girl is here today and she made a rather snarky announcement to the office that she’s pregnant and would be taking no further questions.
Nick Ardito: Oh, she also mentioned you two are together. So anyway, congrats and welcome to the dad club. It’s loud and messy but we usually have pizza and wings.
Together? Intriguing.
I’m sure it was just the most convenient way to phrase things. Like my friends refer to her as my girlfriend. Like I called her earlier.
Choosing not to get lost in those details, I text Nick back.
