I should be upset with him for the things he said, but instead, I can’t stop thinking about it. I’ve never had such a strong physical reaction to a man. I keep picturing his mouth and hands on me which has my body burning with a need only he can take care of.
It’s not like I’m waiting for Mr. Right to come along. Maybe…
The only reason I’m still a virgin is that I’ve been working hard. There was no time to date, or even for a one night stand.
But… there’s time now.
I sigh, wishing I could figure out Jaxson the same way I’d figure out an equation.
While Willow’s at classes, I spend the morning researching transplantation assist devices and robotic surgery.
For lunch, I warm up some leftover pizza. After I finish eating, I decide to take a bath. I’m glad the headache is gone. That’s the last time I try to wear contacts.
I pour myself a bubble bath, and when I sink down into the water, I let out a relaxing sigh. I lean my head back against the tiled wall and close my eyes, allowing the jasmine aroma to chase away the last of the tension.
Once my skin shrivels up like a prune, I let the water drain out and dry myself. I take my time rubbing lotion over my body and get dressed in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. I skip the bra seeing as I’m not going anywhere.
Evie gets home first, and honestly, I’m just happy I’m not alone anymore.
“How were classes today?” I ask as I sit down on the couch.
Evie plops down beside me. “Exhausting. I don’t know how you can study all day long.”
“It’s different for me.”
“Don’t you want to write my exams for me?” She makes a cute face which has me laughing. “I’ll pay you with massages.”
I let out a burst of laughter. “Wouldn’t that be awesome? It would be a win for both of us. I get to keep busy, and you can relax.”
“If only dreams would come true,” she says as she gives me a warm smile.
“I’m thinking of going home. Maybe I can convince my parents to let me sit in on surgeries as an observer.”
“You don’t have an off switch, do you?”
I smile at her. “No. I’m bored out of my mind. I need to keep busy.”
Evie gets up. “I’m going to shower. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. Willow said she’s going out with Marcus so she’ll be late tonight. Her battery died so she couldn’t message you. I’m going to meet Rhett, Carter, and Logan for a drink if you want to join us.”
With my luck, Jaxson will be there.
“No thanks, I’ll watch a movie until Willow gets back.”
“You have my number if you change your mind.”
“Thanks, Evie.”
I grab the remote for the TV and channel surf until Evie comes out of her room. She’s dressed in a tight shirt and flowing skirt which reaches all the way to her sandals.
“You look pretty.”
“Thanks. You sure you don’t want to come?” she asks again.
“I’m sure.” I stretch out on the couch, making myself comfortable. “Have fun.”
I flick through the channels until a documentary about unexplained deaths catches my attention.
I must have dozed off because I’m woken by my phone vibrating on the coffee table as the shrill ringtone echoes through the apartment.