Without You (Love Wanted in Texas 1)

Shit. What was I saying?

He smiled bigger. He knew he had just flustered me with his touch, and he was enjoying watching me struggle. I didn’t know if I should be pissed off or not. The only thing I knew was that I was incredibly turned-on right now.

I shook my head and felt my phone go off.

Will’s text. I’m just all hot and bothered by it, and that’s why I’m behaving like this.

“My father went to UT. He wanted me to follow in his footsteps, experience life in the big city, meet new people, blah, blah, blah.”

Blake started laughing, and I smiled. I pulled out my phone and saw that I had a new text from Will. I couldn’t help but let a smile grow across my face. I missed him so much.

“Excuse me just one moment. I have to answer this text.”

Blake nodded. “Have at it.”

Will: Hey, did you get my last text? You went MIA on me.

Me: Sorry. I ran into someone I met at freshman orientation. Eating a quick lunch while studying for calculus.

Will: Okay, baby. I’ll let you go. I have to meet Luke for a workout anyway. I’ll see you Friday. I made hotel reservations for us.

Me: Counting down the days. Have a good workout.

Will: I will. Have fun studying. I love you, Lex.

I was instantly filled with guilt. I stared at my phone. An uneasy feeling moved through my body. I hated that Will hung out with Luke, especially with Luke’s player ways.

Stop being so jealous of nothing, Alex.

Should I tell Will I’m with a guy?

What good would that do? He’d just worry.

Me: It won’t be fun. I love you, too, Will.

I put my phone into my back pocket again and looked at Blake. He was reading something on his phone and smiling. I didn’t want to like his smile, but I did.

I pushed my thoughts aside. “Sorry. Will is making plans to come visit this weekend.”

Blake nodded his head and looked down at my books. “So, calculus, huh?”

I moaned and rolled my eyes. I opened the book, and before I knew it, we were neck high in all things calculus and chemistry.

Three hours later, I was taking a sip of coffee as Blake helped explain the last problem to me.

“Gosh, Blake, I don’t know how to thank you enough. You’ve really helped me a ton.”

He smiled as he reached across the table and pushed a piece of hair behind my ear. “You, um…you had a piece of hair fall out of your ponytail.”

I smiled and nodded my head. “Well, I guess I’d better get back to my room. Grace is probably wondering where I am.” I started gathering up all m

y books and then stood up. I reached across the table and shook Blake’s hand.

“Should we exchange numbers?” Blake asked as he stood up.

My stomach took a fast dive. “Why?”

He laughed. “I’m in a study group. We meet a few times a week. If you need help again, you’re more than welcome to join us. Grace, too, if she wants.”