“Wait,” I said. I must be crazy because what I was about to say next was probably the definition of stupidity. “Don’t book a room. I know Kayleigh has to be up early for practice and it’s better that she’s on campus. I’ll stay there tonight if it’s okay with Karma.”
“You’re the best man.”
“I know, and don’t you forget it.”
Major took out his phone and texted Kayleigh. Now, all I had to do was wait for Karma’s reaction. We just started getting our friendship back on track this morning. I had no idea if this was going to push it too far.
At 6:05, my phone made the text noise.
Karma: I hear you’re going to be my roomie for the night
Me: Only if you’re okay with it. I can find somewhere to stay if it makes you uncomfortable.
Karma: It’ll be fine. The couch is all yours. Come over anytime you want to.
Me: Ok. Thanks.
I still thought this was a bad idea, but I’d do almost anything for Major. Hopefully it didn’t blow up in my face.
Since it was time for Major to pick up Kayleigh, I walked over there with him. Once they left, Karma and I were standing there, just looking at each other. I wasn’t sure what to say when I heard her stomach growl.
“Have you eaten?” I asked.
“No, and I’m starving after practice.”
“How about I order something and get it delivered?”
“Sounds good to me.”
“Any preferences?”
“Surprise me.”
It had worked with the ice cream, so I was hoping it would work again. Thirty-minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Karma was in the shower, so I answered the door. I paid the guy and brought it in.
“Dinner is here,” I yelled through the door.
“I’ll be out in a minute,” she yelled back.
I took the food to the couch and took everything out of the bag. True to her word she was out right away. She sat down beside me, and I handed her a container.
“What is it?” she asked.
“Open it and see.”
She opened the container and I saw a small smile.
“This better be because I’m supposed to eat healthy during the week and not because you think I’m getting fat.”
I just about spit out my food. I’d gotten her a salad with grilled chicken and a bunch of other things on it.
“There is nothing about you that’s even remotely close to being fat Karma. Not that that would be a bad thing, but I know you need to eat healthier most of the time in order to help you train.”
“Okay then,” she said, pointing her fork at me. “And thank you. This salad looks absolutely delicious.”
We ate in silence for a few minutes until she turned on the TV. I was really hoping she didn’t put some stupid reality show on, but I didn’t get that lucky. We ended up watching three episodes of some tattoo show, which didn’t end up being that bad actually.
“How come you don’t have any tattoos?” she asked me.
“I don’t know, never thought about it I guess.”
“I think you’d look sexy with something on your upper arm or chest.”
“Like what?”
“Maybe something tribal or Celtic.” I rolled my eyes at her. “Wait, I’ve got it. You should get a surfboard to commemorate the day we met at the beach.”
“Or maybe I should just get your name tattooed on my ass.”
“I wouldn’t complain if you did.”
I laughed. “You’re something else.” I looked at the time. “Not that I’m not enjoying your company, but don’t you have to get to bed?”
“Yeah, probably.”
Karma found me a blanket and pillow, said good night and went to her room. I stared at her door for a few minutes after she closed it. I was glad that we seemed to be okay. She was a better person than I was for letting the whole spying thing go. I don’t think I could have done that. I got comfortable on the couch and found something to watch that didn’t involve tattoos.
Chapter 28
Karma
I thought it might have been awkward with Bodie sleeping on the couch, but it wasn’t. I was actually really glad I wasn’t in the dorm alone.
When I got up in the morning, I noticed a pile of clothes on the floor next to the couch. I hoped he wasn’t naked under that blanket because I couldn’t be sure I’d act appropriately if he was. Even though I was in a relationship with Anthony, the sex Bodie and I had was still the best I’d ever experienced.
I knew turning on the blender would wake him up, but I needed my smoothie to fuel me at practice.
“What the fuck is that noise?” he said, when I shut off the blender.
I laughed. “I had to make our morning smoothies.”
“It’s green,” he said, and looked disgusted.
“It’s good, try it.”
“I’m not trying that.”
“Don’t be a baby,” I teased.
“Fine. Give it here.”
I poured a little in a small glass and handed it to him. I could tell he thought it would taste bad but was surprised when it wasn’t.
“That’s surprisingly good. What’s in it?”
“This one has some apple, banana, pineapple, kale and of course protein powder.”
He finished it and got up to put his glass in the sink. I was both happy and sad he had underwear on. They were boxer briefs and fit him in all the right places.
“Are you staring at my ass?” he asked, as he stood at the sink.
“Yep. It’s a good ass.”
He chuckled. “I love the fact that no one is ever sure what’s going to come out of your mouth. But you have a boyfriend, remember. You probably shouldn’t be talking about my ass.”
“Ugh, you’re right. I’m not sure I’m cut out for this monogamy thing.”
“If you haven’t had sex with anyone else then I’d say you’re getting the hang of it.”
That made me laugh. I kind of wanted to stay and keep this banter going, but I had to get to practice.
“Feel free to stay here if you want. I gotta get going. See you in class.”
I left him there in his almost naked glory. Bodie with clothes on was hot as fuck, but in next to nothing he was at least ten levels above that.
I ran into Kayleigh on the way to the swim complex. After giving her the smoothie, I’d brought with me, I grilled her on her night with Major. I didn’t get all the details, but I got enough to know she’d had a very good time. Then it was her turn to ask me questions.
“Was it’s weird spending the night with Bodie and not Anthony?” she asked.
“I don’t know if it was weird. He ordered dinner, we watched that tattoo show you hate, then I went to bed. It was better than spending it alone.”
“Did you hear from Anthony at least?”
“Yeah. We texted back and forth until I went to bed. With the dinner and laptop on the weekend I told him that was way over the top of what I would have expected for Valentine’s Day anyway so there was no need to do more on the actual day.”
“I guess that makes sense. Did Bodie give you anything?”