Page 63 of Their Naughty Student
Yeah.That.
Jamie
I was walking to my car when my cell phone chimed, signaling a text.
At first, I considered ignoring it.After my conversation with Brax and Case that morning, I was feeling a tad bit disappointed.While I had admitted to my brother that Edge hadn’t called me since the night at the club, I’d hoped Zeke would give me some reason as to why not.Instead, my brother had pretty much ignored everything I said.
Now, the only thing I wanted to do was go home, invite Tiffany and Jonah over, split a bottle of wine or two, and tell them all about it.Everything.About my dates with Cav, my frustration with Edge, my desire for them both.
Unfortunately, I hadn’t gotten up the nerve to share any of that.Yet.As for why I hadn’t blabbed all the details to my best friends, I had started to wonder if Cav was right.If perhaps this was the sort of thing you didn’t share with everyone.What if they didn’t understand?What if they judged me?And to be fair, how exactly did I explain that I was lusting after two men?Including one who had pretty much brushed me off.
Rather than lay it all on the line, I’d held it all in, choosing only to give them bits and pieces overall rather than the juicy details about my dates with Cav or how Edge had ghosted me.
The last part was what had me so down.Even if he’d planned to, Edge had yet to call, although he was the one who had laid out this unconventional plan.I was overcome with self-doubt, thinking I’d done something that sent him running in the opposite direction.I even felt guilty when I thought about Cav, although I couldn’t seem to help myself.The man had caught me completely off guard, and truth was, I was eager to see him again.
Figuring the text was coming from either Tiffany or Jonah, I pulled my phone out of my pocket and stopped in the middle of the parking lot.A car honked, I shrieked, then bolted out of the way, apologizing as I went.
The message wasn’t from either of my best friends.It was from the Dom who apparentlydidstill have my number.
Edge:Iknow it’s last-minute… care to go out tonight?
My heart did a little dance, followed by a cartwheel right in my chest.I was smiling, but I instantly wiped it away.How could he think I’d jump at the chance to go out with him after he’d disappeared all week long?Not so much as a text to say hello, to let me know he was alive.
Could he really be that dense when it came to women?
I contemplated my response, but then typed a decisive:Sorry, I’ve already got plans for tonight.
When his response didn’t come back immediately, I felt my heart sink.I’d thought for sure he would put a little more effort into talking me into it.
Before I could respond with something stupid, likeI’m kidding, I’d love to go out, my phone chimed again.
Edge:Completely understand.I would, however, like to see you at your earliest convenience.Whenever, wherever.Just let me know.
Damn him.How could he do that?Make me like him like that?
“Uggh.”I flopped into my car, slammed the door shut, and stared out the window.
I knew I needed to stick to my guns, to tell him tomorrow might work, but I really,reallywanted to see him, and I didn’t want to wait.
Jamie:You know what?I was just going to study.I can squeeze that in later.I’d love to see you tonight.
Edge:Areyou sure?
Jamie:I’msure.
Edge:Great.I’ll pick you up at six.Casual works best.Looking forward to seeing you.
Jamie:I’llbe ready.
For the next hour, I had a mental argument with myself.Had I given in too quickly?What did that say about me?Would he think I had no backbone?I didn’t know how to play this game because I rarely dated.Once I got past my initial nerves, things had been easy with Cav.I liked being around him, laughing, joking, even delving into philosophical discussions.The man kept me on my toes in every aspect.
As for Edge, I didn’t know what to expect.Personality-wise, they couldn’t have been more different.Cav was laid-back, smiled frequently, laughed without apology.Edge was the strong, silent type.When I thought about Dominants, he was what I pictured in my head.
But I found I liked them equally, which meant I had no choice but to see it through.
So, with him on my mind, I managed to run the few errands I had, then made it home in time to shower and dress.Edge said casual, so I took that to mean jeans, a long-sleeve T-shirt, and Converse.I hoped he didn’t have a different definition, but before I could worry about it, there was a knock on my front door.
Suddenly, all those pesky nerves arose, deflating that euphoric bubble lodged in my chest as I made the walk to the door.I pulled it open and stared up into Edge’s handsome face.
