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reason, she couldn’t see Aileen as the flirty, I’m-not-looking-for-a-relationship-type.
    They crossed the condo road to the other side and turned the corner. Her car was parked in the visitor parking.
    “So I can’t talk you into staying?” Carter leaned against the driver’s door so she couldn’t unlock or open it.
    “I’d like to, but I should head back. Aileen’s going to wonder where I am.”
    “I doubt she’s worried about you.”
    She laughed. “You’re probably right, but still I should get going.”
    “What about hanging out later tonight then? I could come by your place. Maybe go for a drive, or something?”
    Yes! “I have to work on my paper. I could text you when I finish it if you want.”
    “Sure. I’ll come by. Even if it’s late. Tomorrow night, too. You free tomorrow evening as well?”
    She stared at him, unsure if he was kidding.
    Carter’s arms wrapped around her waist and he tugged her gently to him. “I finally get a chance to spend time with you and I don’t want to miss any of it. I was an idiot to listen to Linda. Now I’m trying to make up for it.” He bent down and brushed his lips against hers. “Whatdya say?”
    Her eyes had closed when his mouth met hers. Score another one for Mr. Hotness . “I’ll text you after. If it’s too late, we could hang out tomorrow night.”
    He groaned and dropped his knees slightly. “You’re killin’ me, girl!” He did move over so she could open the car.
    Inside she reached for her seatbelt and Carter kissed her again. His cologne tormented her nostrils and she opened her mouth to feel his tongue. She pictured them in her little car, trying to fool around. Probably a bit too cozy for comfort.
    When he finally moved back and straightened, Jani had to try and catch her breath.
    Carter tapped the roof of her car. “Get going and start working on your homework right away. I’m coming over later.” He winked at her and turned to go, whistling as he walked away.
    Jani stared at his muscular ass, enjoying the full view and happy to gawk without being rude. Or was it; happy to goggle without getting caught? She ran her tongue over her rough-kissed lips. He was a temptation she did not want to resist.

Chapter 4
     
    “You have to tell me what’s going on with you and Tyler.” Jani sat down beside Aileen on the couch, a bowl of Cheerios in her hand. She took a spoonful and spoke as she chewed, “You can’t stop smiling.”
    Aileen tucked her feet under her and sat cross-legged facing Jani. She grinned and stole a Cheerio out of Jani’s bowl. “I’m not smiling.” Her lips pressed into a flat line, only to start curling at the corners a moment later. “I’m not sure what’s going on.” She jumped off the couch. “I want cereal too.” She disappeared into the kitchen and returned a moment later with a bowl. She dropped down to the same position she had been sitting in a moment earlier. “This is so good. I’m starving.”
    Jani nudged her knee against her roommate. “Why’re you so hungry? Did you work up an appetite?”
    “Maybe.” Aileen stuffed a huge bite in her mouth so she wouldn’t have to say more.
    They ate a few minutes in comfortable silence. She had driven back from Carter’s just before lunch. Afternoon had turned into a lazy napping afternoon and now cereal had become their dinner meal. Jani had to get working on her paper, but chatting with Aileen seemed more important. Aileen hadn’t come out of her room till about an hour ago. “So, what did you and Tyler do yesterday? Before the party?”
    Aileen blushed slightly. “We hung out. Had some food, talked. He taught me how to drive Lizzy.”
    Jani raised her eyebrows. She’d never heard a boy’s bit referred to as a female name. “Lizzy? Dare I ask you why Tyler calls—”
    “No!” Aileen looked mortified. “Lizzy is his car. It’s standard. Not automatic. Whatever you call it. He taught me how to drive her.”
    “Ahh! That makes sense