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“No, just my pride.” I laugh. “My ass was so bruised it was purple for about two weeks.”
He laughs, shaking his head. “You thought the skating rink was a dance floor?”
“Oh, my dad couldn’t believe it either and gave me such shit about it. ‘I taught you how to dance, but I never dreamed you’d think a skating rink was a dance floor and bust your ass on it.’
Max laughs. “Your dad sounds cool, though. He taught you to dance, huh?”
I shrug modestly. “In his garage. I hung out with him there a lot and he’d always have music playing. Hence, the dance lessons.”
I study Max, who appears ill at ease. His muscles are taut and even though he has a smile on his face, it looks fake and doesn’t reach his eyes. I wonder what his relationship is with his parents? He never discusses his family.
Confusion settles over me as I wonder about his inheritance, but I fear asking him. He has that guarded look on his face again.
Why doesn’t he want to discuss his past? What happened that is so damn terrible?
Chapter seventeen
Max
August26,2018,8:00p.m.
I hand Irelynn the remote, telling her to pick whatever movie she wishes. As she scans through her choices, my thoughts drift.
Irelynn cannot be alone tonight. That much is clear. I still haven’t told her about seeing William at the bookstore, but it can’t be coincidental for him to be there. I’m betting he followed us to campus, even though I was on the lookout for his black beamer. But does he have another car? He gives off that extremely wealthy vibe.
Pulling myself from my thoughts, Irelynn turns to me with a wide smile, completely relaxed as she sits on my couch, her legs on the ottoman in front of her. Her apple cinnamon smell wafts through my senses. My gaze trails down her face to her lips, wondering what they taste like. Wondering what it would feel like to hold her against me and kiss her like she deserves to be kissed.
What the hell am I doing, thinking about kissing her?
My phone beeps and I look at it, seeing a text for Darin.
I better answer him or he’ll keep blowing up my phone. He’s needy like that.
Darin: Hey asshole. Why aren’t you answering your texts? Are you balls deep in that blonde yet?
Me: I’m with her, but no, I’m not, asshole. Stop being a pervert!
Darin: Sounds like a wasted opportunity to me. Get on it, man. She wants you. And you definitely want her.
Me:She has bigger problems right now with that fucker bothering her. Sex isn’t on her mind.
Darin: Yeah, but it’s on yours…
Me: You’re a jackass! I don’t know why I’m friends with you.
Darin: Whatever, dumbass. You know you like me.
Me:Actually, I don’t. I just feel bad that you have no other friends.
Darin:Asshole!
Me: I’ve gotta go. She’s picking out a movie for us to watch. So don’t bug me anymore tonight.
Darin: Ahh… movie, then sex. Nice. It’s about time you got your carrot waxed.
Me:Shut up, asshole. Worry about your cock, not mine.
Darin:LOL! Later, bud. Enjoy.
