A Mermaid's Kiss (Bay State University #1) - Katie Holland Page 0,13

two things on it; fish tacos or spicy fish tacos. I got one of each.

We didn’t have to wait long for our orders. I took my first bite and was in love.

“Is this truck always here?” I asked.

“It is on the weekends,” Bodie answered. “During the week it travels to different places.”

“Like them?” Major asked me.

“I think I’m in love,” I said and smiled. I took my time eating the rest of my food, wanting to savor the taste. I had no idea what they did to make them so good but they were definitely the best fish tacos I’d ever had.

We finished eating and the boys took us back to Karma’s car.

“I guess I’ll see you around,” Major said, as I got out.

“Yeah, I guess,” I said back, and watched them drive away. I got in the car and Karma was staring at me.

“What?”

“You know what,” she said smirking.

“No, I don’t.” And I actually didn’t.

“You like him.”

“No, I’m tolerating him when he’s not being a dick that is.”

“Whatever,” she said, still smirking at me. “So how hot is Bodie? If I was wearing panties, they would have burst into flames.”

I snorted out a laugh. I should have expected it, but she still caught me off guard. “All four of them are hot, there’s no denying that. And Bodie seems like less of an asshole than Major does.”

“I think next time I see him I’m going to try to get into his pants,” Karma said grinning.

“Just don’t ruin our surfing lessons. I had fun today and I really want to ride a wave.”

“I won’t. I had fun too.” Karma started the car and drove us back to campus. We spent the rest of the night watching movies and went to bed fairly early. We had practice at 6 am the next morning, and our first college class at 9:00. It was going to be a busy day.

* * *

Most people probably thought I was crazy, but I loved early morning practices. The smell of the pool invigorated me. By the time it was over I was feeling great. We found out our first swim meet was in three weeks and then there was one every second or third Saturday until the end of the year.

Karma and I showered at the pool and went back to our dorm to finish getting ready. Luckily, it only took about five minutes to get to and from the pool. I brushed my hair and put it in a ponytail. I never bothered with makeup unless we were going out. I put on some yoga pants, a t-shirt, and flip-flops and considered myself ready for the day.

I knew Karma would take longer, so that meant it was my turn to make smoothies. Protein smoothies were a staple in our life. They were quick, easy, and kept us fueled with healthy things.

Karma came out of her room looking ready to take on the world. She was wearing a cute dress that accentuated her small waist with a wide belt. Black ballet flats and big hoop earrings completed the outfit.

“You know we’re only going to class right?” I said to her, as she grabbed her smoothie.

“I never know when I’ll meet Mr. Right so I have to look good,” she said, winking at me.

“You always look good Karma. And besides, if he really is Mr. Right he’ll love you no matter what you’re wearing,” I said, laughing at her.

She grinned at me. We finished our smoothies and hurried to get to our first official college class. We had English together. I’d never really been a fan of English classes. There was way too much analyzing of things for my taste. I read a book to enjoy it not to wonder what the author was thinking.

I was glad we got there a few minutes early. I hated sitting at the front of any class and was happy there were seats at the back. We sat down and I got my laptop out and ready. I had no idea what to expect. I was generally a good student, but I knew I had to keep my grades up if I wanted to continue being on the swim team.

“Are you stalking me?”

I turned my head to find Major sitting beside me. “Since I was here first, I could ask you the same thing.”

He smiled at me. “No Kayleigh, I’m not stalking you but I might just have to start.”

I tried to think of a good come back, but he flashed