it, no worries, now what are your plans for today?” I ask trying to change the subject.
“Hanging out with Chad,” she says with the biggest smile.
I just start laughing, “B, you act like you haven’t seen him in weeks when it’s only been hours.”
“So what, I miss him,” she says with a pout.
“Have fun,” I say as she heads toward the bathroom.
“Text Levi back and let me know what your plans are when I get out of the shower,” she says with a smile before she closes the door.
I reread the text from Levi, which just says “It was great seeing you last night. If you don’t have plans today maybe we can m eet up for a bit. Let me know.”
I can feel the smile on my face because he was fun to hang out with last night. I just hope he isn’t the playboy type of guy I originally thought. I guess the only way to find out is to hang out with him. So I quickly text him back, “Last night was fun. We can hang out around 4:00 p.m. if that works.”
I plop back down on the bed patiently waiting for a response. Luckily , I don’t have to wait too long. I check the message and he says, “Great, I’ll swing by and pick you up at your dorm at four.”
“How do you know which dorm to come to?” I ask surprised that he already knows where I live.
I get a quick response, “You live in Cobb with Brynn right?”
“Yes, I do but how d id you know that?” I text back and am slightly freaked out. Before I have time to think about it anymore his text comes through, “Chad told me, don’t worry I’m not stalking you Liv.”
Phew, that makes sense. Why didn’t I think of that? I respond back, “I’m not . Iwas just curious, that’s all . ” I send back hoping he believes me.
He sends a response back, “Okay good, I will see you at 4:00 p.m. then.”
I check the time and it’s only eleven-thirty so I have plenty of time to get some homework done and shower before Levi gets here.
“So bitch, spill,” Brynn says with a grin on her face as she comes out of the bathroom.
“Spill what?” I ask nonchalantly.
“Your poker face sucks and clearly Ryan isn’t the one to put that silly smile on your face. So spill,” she states knowing me way too well.
“I’m hanging out with Levi at 4:00 p.m.,” I say still smiling.
“Nice, what are you guys doing?” she asks curiously.
“Umm…I have no idea,” I say with a laugh.
“Okay , well I’m sure he will have something up his sleeve,” she states with a mischievous grin.
“B , do you know something I don’t?” I ask knowing my best friend.
“Actually , I don’t. I just figure since he’s obviously trying to impress you that he will do something you won’t forget,” she states with a serious look.
“What? He doesn’t have to impress me; I just need him to be himsel f,” I tell her truthfully.
“I know Liv, but it’s what guys do. So just go along and enjoy ,” she says with a smile.
I head into the bathroom to get a shower and dressed , so then I can dive into homework. I don’t want to think any more about Levi right now. I can’t let a man consume my mind like Ryan did. Look how that turned out.
After I’m showered and dressed I start right into my studies while Brynn gets ready to head over to Chad’s.
“Are you walking over to Chad’s?” I ask curiously, because she has high heeled boots on.
“Oh G od no, he’s picking me up. I wouldn’t dare walk over in these bitches,” she says as she lifts her foot in the air to show me her heeled boot.
“Okay good, that was my concern,” I say with a laugh.
“He should be here any minute so I’m gonna head down and wait for him,” she says as she puts her coat on.
“Have fun, ” I say with a smile.
“I will. I want to hear all about your evening with Levi so call me,” she states as she pulls her coat on.
“You ’re not coming back tonight?” I ask, not surprised, she hasn’t seen her boyfriend in over twelve hours.
“Not tonight, I’m staying at
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