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I’m glad that all is normal with Nolan and me. I knew it would be, but I’m relieved anyway.
    After a shower, I throw on some shorts and a fitted T-shirt and leave my room. A guy is sitting on the couch, eating a bowl of cereal, as he watches soccer. He has a slim build with caramel brown eyes and short brown hair with copper highlights.
    He briefly breaks his attention from the game. “Hey,” he says before returning his interest back to the TV.
    “Hi,” I say and go into the kitchen. I realize he must be Nadia’s twin, Carlos. I met him last night at the club, but I didn’t make the connection during our introduction.
    I grab a bowl of cereal and go out to the couch to join him. We eat and watch soccer in silence for a while.
    He breaks the quietness. “So, did you have fun last night?” He smirks.
    I ignore the innuendo, wondering what the scene between Nolan and me must have looked like. “Yes, that place was so unlike anything back home.”
    “What are the clubs like in the States?” he asks through a mouthful of cereal.
    “The places I’ve been to are smaller, not as fancy, a little simpler.” And ghetto , I think, but I’m not sure how to translate that.
    “Yeah, our clubs are definitely not simple. Did you like it?”
    “Oh my God, it was awesome. I can’t wait to go back.”
    Carlos laughs. “Well, you’ll get your chance to go there and to a lot more like it. Unfortunately, we go to those places a lot. Nadia insists.”
    “You don’t like clubbing?”
    “No, not really. I’m not a dancer. I enjoy drinking and all, but I’d rather do that here with the guys or at a smaller bar.”
    “Why don’t you go to smaller bars then?”
    “We go to those, too, but Nadia kind of runs the show, and she loves clubbing. Also, my friends, Andres and Hugo, like hanging with the chicks at the clubs, and afterward, if you know what I mean.” He winks obnoxiously at me.
    “Uh, yeah…remind me who those two are when I meet them, so I know to stay away,” I say.
    He laughs. “Will do. You met Andres and Hugo. They were there, but I’m sure you met a lot of new faces. You probably don’t remember. You’d be wise to stay away from them. I’m surprised they didn’t hit on you last night. It was probably because you were attached to Nolan. Having a friendship like that will come in handy here if you want to ward off too much attention from other guys.”
    “Why did you say friendship like that? Nolan and I are really just friends. He has a girlfriend.”
    Carlos laughs. “Does his girlfriend know about your friendship ?” His eyebrow rises in question.
    I am slightly offended. “Nolan’s girlfriend knows about me. You’ll see. She’ll be here in a few weeks.” I scrunch my lips and lower my eyebrows, making my best I-am-serious face.
    He raises his hands in surrender. “Hey, whatever. I don’t care what you do.” He smirks and continues watching soccer.
    As I stare at him, I can see the obvious similarities between him and Nadia. He’s the complete male version of her. My attention turns to Nadia coming down the stairs from her room. I talk to her about the day and find out that we’re having a lazy Sunday. She suggests that Nolan and I go walking around town. I’m excited to explore the city that will be my home for the next three months.

    It’s hot and sunny. I decide to change into a light blue sundress and comfortable strappy sandals, and my hair is in a messy bun to keep it off my back. I’m waiting at the fountain in the Plaza de España. Nadia suggested I meet Nolan there since it’s walking distance from the house, seeing that it is next to our summer university.
    I see Nolan approaching in his loose cargo khaki shorts and fitted white T-shirt. I can see the outline of his muscles through his shirt. As always, he is adorable.
    He flashes me his stunning smile. “Hey, beautiful. You ready to see some of the city?”
    We walk hand in hand through the Plaza de España complex,