laid. My cock immediately reacts, but it’s fury that’s coursing through my veins now. She wants to bang a loser like Jacob Mueller?
Why do I care? Damn it!
Andreas wolf-whistles, adding fuel to my anger. I’ll never hear the end of it.
“Hi, Jacob.” Charlie smiles at the guy, completely ignoring me. “Am I late? I lost track of time.”
“You’re not late. Romeo was so nervous, he got here early,” I reply bitterly.
Charlie throws me a questioning glance, and then I see she’s wearing makeup. She went all out for this guy. An ugly emotion swirls in my chest, and it feels like jealousy. I must have suffered a head injury on the field today because that’s the only explanation for my reaction.
“He’s not lying. I was a bit nervous,” Jacob confesses.
Charlie smiles. “That’s sweet. Well, we should head out then.”
“Hold on.” Andreas walks around the kitchen counter. “Introductions are in order.”
I suppress a groan, pressing a fist against my forehead. He already knew Charlie was good-looking, but she’s fucking gorgeous tonight. He’ll be all over her, date or no date. I bet he already forgot we’re supposed to dislike her.
“Let me guess. You’re on the team,” Charlie deadpans.
“Running back, babe. The name is Andreas, but you can call me Andy.”
She narrows her eyes. “Right. Well, nice to meet you, Andreas.” She glances at Danny, who hasn’t moved from his spot. “And you too, Pringles Boy.”
Danny arches his eyebrows, but since he’s chewing, he doesn’t reply.
As soon as Charlie and Jacob leave, Andreas whirls on me. “Dude, Charlie is way hotter than I thought.”
“Don’t let all that makeup fool you.” I let the venom drip from my tongue.
Damn it. I am jealous.
“I know a beautiful woman when I see one. Since she’s your roommate, I’m going to ask, are you planning to tap that? Because if you aren’t, then I’m game.”
I glower at him. “Don’t even think about it.”
His eyes become rounder. He lifts his hands, palms facing me, and steps back. “Okay, okay. Just checking. I won’t get in your way.”
“That’s not why—you know what? Forget it.”
“Is it wise to hook up with your roommate though?” Danny asks.
“I’m not going to hook up with her,” I grit out.
“Then why were you acting like that Jacob guy stole your candy from under your nose?” Andreas quirks an eyebrow.
“I wasn’t.” I return to the couch to grab my phone.
“Sorry, bro. Your head might know Charlie is the enemy, but your dick sure doesn’t.”
“Fuck off, Andy.” I keep my attention on the phone.
“Are you finally ordering food?” Danny asks.
“No. Change of plans. We’re having a party.”
CHARLIE
This has been the worst date of my life. Jacob spent the entire dinner yapping about football and how Troy is a god among us. How could Vivian set me up with a football fanatic? And if he’s such a fan, doesn’t he know I was the one who wrote the nasty article about Troy?
Jacob seems oblivious that I want to gag him with a chain saw as he drives me back home. I’m ready to bail as soon as he parks the car in front of my house, but it isn’t to be. The house is packed with random people. Some are outside, chatting animatedly, and loud music can be heard, even from inside the car.
I can’t believe this. Troy decided to throw a party without telling me? That’s fucking wrong.
“Whoa. I didn’t know you were having a party tonight.” Jacob drives past our house instead of stopping, so I can get out.
“Where are you going?”
“Uh, I’m going to look for a place to park.”
Shit. Of course he wants to come in.
Angry doesn’t begin to cover my feelings right now. I’m going to throttle Troy when I get the chance.
Jacob manages to park his car two blocks away, which means the asshole is forcing me to walk all the way back to the house in high heels. If the date hadn’t already been a bust, the lack of gentlemanly conduct would seal his fate.
I stride ahead in silence, not hiding the fact that I’m pissed. On the front porch, a stupid drunk girl almost spills beer all over me as she misses a step. Patience is not a virtue I possess. Troy had better stay the fuck out of my way tonight.
I have every intention to disappear into my room, but the sight I encounter as I walk through the front door raises my blood to the boiling point. Strangers are wearing the cosplay outfits I had separated