Mistaken Identity (Identity 1)

“What about Kansas?”

“Fuck.”

They reached their floor, and security walked them to Aiden’s room.

“We’re good from here, thanks.” Aiden said.

“Yeah, thanks a lot.” Jett said.

“No problem.” The guard gave a nod and walked off.

“It figures this happens now. I don’t even know how to get a hold of her.”

“Maybe she’ll come by before you leave?”

“God I hope so.” Jett ran a hand through his hair. “I need to go make calls and start packing. I’ll let you know as soon as I know something concrete.”

“If you need anything.”

“I know, thanks man.” Jett patted Aiden on the shoulder, and walked past him to the room a door down.

****

“What was

that all about?” Mya asked. They’d had lunch earlier and were now relaxing with beverages. At least Mya was after last night; Kansas was still rehydrating. She played it coy, not ready to reveal her secret.

“What?” Kansas shrugged.

“That question for Aiden. It was an odd one. I had to practically drag you to the con in the first place.” Mya narrowed her eyes.

“I can’t get involved?”

“Kansas, don’t play. Oh my God!” She set her wine on the table, and covered her mouth. “Is that who you were with last night? Aiden Archer!”

Kansas laughed at her frantic whispering. “No.” It wasn’t a lie.

“Damn! I thought we were going to be in for some excitement. Are you ever going to tell me who you went home with last night? It’s not like you.”

“Maybe I couldn’t sleep so I wandered around and enjoyed the Con experience.”

“Umm, that sex glow you have going on says differently.” Mya spun her finger in a circle in her direction. “Plus, your bed was definitely not slept in.”

“Shhh!” Kansas’s gaze darted around the crowded room, and her tongue flicked out to lick her dry lips.

“See! Just thinking about it made you blush. Who broke the fortress?”

“Not this nickname again.” Kansas rolled her eyes at the old college moniker.

“Come on, you didn’t lose your virginity until you were twenty-four, and even then it was just to have it gone.” Mya huffed. “Waste of a good hymen if you ask me. A girl waits that long she should be insanely in love when it finally happens.”

“You know I was never into roses, moonlit strolls, and happily-ever-after.”

“I do! That’s why I’m so curious.” Pain shone in her best friend’s eyes.

“I’m sorry I’m being so secretive.” Kansas sighed. “I don’t know if it’ll pan out. This is all new to me. I don’t want to jinx things.”

“It’s that serious?” Mya asked.