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Koa walks out just in time. “Think I could get a glass of water?”
“Yeah, man, this way.” I nod toward the kitchen then look back at Leah. “Nice seeing you again.”
“It’s always nice seeing me,” she calls after me.
A few steps toward the kitchen, and Koa whispers, “She’s … exactly Dash’s type.”
I suck in a breath through my teeth. “Ouch.”
He adds a quiet, “Yeah. Gonna have to block that pass.”
When we walk into the kitchen, JT is sitting at the island, drinking a bottle of water.
“You earn that yet?” Koa asks.
“About to.” He chuckles.
“Mind if I grab a glass of water?” he asks Ellie.
“Bottles are in the fridge,” she says as she washes paint from her hands.
“How about a glass, and I’ll wash it when I’m done?” he asks.
“Environmentally conscious?” Grace asks, entering the kitchen.
Koa shrugs. “Every little bit helps, right?”
“Sure does.” Her boyfriend holds out his hand. “I’m Tyler, and if you’re at all interested in Greek life, you should know TAPPY’s philanthropy is environmental protection.”
“They’re all ice hockey, Ty; they don’t have time.” Grace shakes her head.
Leah chimes in, “Female athletes make the time, huh, Riley?”
My back straightens at her name, and I glance out of the corner of my eye in the direction of her voice as she asks, “Do what?”
“Koa’s into the environment, and Tyler mentioned TAPPY.” Leah rolls her eyes. “Male athletes never rush frats. Multitasking, not their strong suits.”
I’ve had just about enough of her shit. “Multitasking doesn’t ever have a positive outcome.”
“He’s going to mansplain multitasking to us,” Leah grumbles.
“No, just spit the facts. Multitasking may save time, but when you’re going in two directions at once, you reduce efficiency and quality. Task switching is more effective. It’s all about time management.”
And that’s when Tyler asks me if I would consider joining.
“I know my schedule, and there’s no way I can effectively perform on the ice, get the grades I need, and do whatever you have to do to join a frat.”
“What if there was a way that you didn’t have to go through the recruitment process? Or hell, really do much but wear the letters and attend a few social engagements on nights you don’t have games and early practice?” he asks.
I laugh, knowing that’s not possible. “I’d probably say sign me up.”
“Shit,” Koa grumbles.
“Perfect.” Tyler claps his hands together and rubs them, a small smile tugging at his lips, making him look a little bit like a cartoon villain.
“Looks like TAPPY’s going up in rank.” Ellie laughs.
I give Koa a look like,what the hell?
