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Nova and I have chosen to live together ever since we were randomly assigned as roommates freshman year. Since our place is quieter—and cleaner—we usually end up sleeping there. Plus, Holden doesn’t seem to mind “roughing it” the next morning, whereas I could really go for a clean shirt and some facewash right about now.
Henry and Robby are both sitting at the island when I enter the kitchen. Holden is standing at the stove, cooking eggs.
Henry spots me first and grins. “Morning.”
“We didn’t think you’d be up for a while,” Robby says. “According to the team group chat, you had a wild night.”
I have a vague recollection of basketball players being at the bar last night. And considering my definition of a wild night is probably different from theirs, I’m sort of glad I don’t have a clearer memory of that part of the evening.
Henry leans forward, grabbing the pot of coffee and pouring some into a water glass. He slides it my way. “We’re out of mugs,” he says.
I huff a laugh. “Thanks, Henry.”
The coffee does help wake me up a little more. The hot drink also washes away the coating of alcohol that still feels like it’s clinging to my throat. The minty aftertaste of toothpaste isn’t a pleasant combination with the coffee’s nutty flavor, so I sip some more.
Henry stands and stretches. “You can have my seat. I’ve got to run to the library to print something before our weight session.” He yawns. “Sorry if I woke you guys up coming back last night.”
“Nah,youdidn’t wake anyone up,” Robby says.
The heavy emphasis on you has me blushing.
I know I was loud last night. The house was empty when Holden and I got back. Once we were in his bedroom, I didn’t consider that might not remain the case.
Me of last night did not care.
Me of this morning is more than a little embarrassed.
Henry glances between me and Holden, then smirks. “Good for you, Adams.”
“I thought you were leaving, Wilson?” Holden says.
“Yeah, yeah. I am. Good to see you, Cassia.”
“You too,” I say, drinking more of my coffee.
“I should get going too.” Robby finishes the smoothie sitting in front of him. He glances at me and grins. “You guys might have changed my opinion on long-term relationships being boring.”
“Sanderson,” Holden snaps.
Robby chuckles. “Bye, guys.”
As soon as Robby is out of the kitchen, I drop my face in my hands. “Fuck,” I groan.
“Here.” I glance up to see Holden setting a plate of steaming eggs down in front of me. “This will help with your headache.”
“Thanks.” I pick up the fork and stab a piece. “Do you have anything for the humiliation of knowing Robby heard us last night?”
Holden smirks. “If it helps, there’s a long list of stuff I can tell you Sanderson has done that’s way more embarrassing than having sex.”
“Still, I was loud.”
His grin widens. “I didn’t mind.”
“Of course you didn’t.”
Holden helps himself to his own plate of eggs.
“What time is your practice thingy?”
