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Evan's POV:

Thursday

"Ha, right. Like that'll ever happen." I laugh as I walk out of the school with Lexi.

She giggles and answers her phone, "hey babe."

I listen to her side of the conversation, and she seems fairly happy.

"I'll be home soon... yeah, she's beside me actually." Her responses continue and they make me a bit nervous. Why is Mia asking about me? Does she suspect something? There isn't even anything to suspect.

"Uh, I can ask her if you really want." Lexi mutters, glancing at me. I raise my brows and she sighs, "Mia wants to know if she- I mean, we can take you up on the offer to show us around? Tomorrow night."

I'm a bit surprised by the question, mainly because I thought Lexi would have shot that down already. "I can, sure." I agree, realizing it'll be rude if I decline.

Lexi nods her head and delivers the news to her girlfriend. "I'll ask her all that. I'm gonna go, babe. See you soon."

Lexi ends the call and unlocks her car, putting her things into the backseat.

"Girls night out I guess." I smart off.

"Bring someone." Lexi urges. "I'm sure you can find a girl to-" I let out a snicker and it catches her attention. "Excuse me, I'm sure you can find a guy to accompany you. I forgot that I'm your exception to that rule."

My eyes widen a bit and a smirk crawls over my lips, "were."

"Huh?"

"You were my exception to that rule." I wink. "See you tomorrow."

I've gotten exceptionally good at leaving Lexi with some pretty kick-ass one-liners, and I find it hilarious. She makes it easy.

After we leave the school, I head home for the day. I spend some time doing household chores, having a light dinner, grading some papers... but my mind wanders.

Being single has its advantages and disadvantages; one major disadvantage is not having free and open access to sex at any given time.

Post-divorce that was no problem for me. That was the last thing on my mind, but in the last several years I've gotten lonely and needy, which led me to my favorite guilty pleasure, Elijah.

I'll skip the details of how exactly we met, but I'll just say that he's been there for me in those times of need with no questions asked.

I call Eli and he answers cheerfully, "I was beginning to think you didn't need me anymore."

I grin, "you're always needed. What are you up to?"

"Just got off work, about to head to the gym before I go home." He informs.

I bite my nail, "why don't you come by my place after the gym?"

He laughs a bit, "I could do that. I'll be there in about an hour and a half."

"See you soon." I smirk.

Once I've set that up, all I can do is wait. And that's exactly what I do.

About two hours later, I hear Eli's knock on my door. I answer with a grin plastered across my face, "hey stranger."

"Hey yourself." He says, stepping inside and looking me up and down.

"How was your workout?" I ask.

He nods and licks his lips slowly, "good. Just need to shower..."

I bite my lip and stand in front of him, "yeah? Oddly enough, I have a shower. And it can probably fit both of us..."

He laughs and scoops my jaw, kissing me deeply. "I can work with that."

Eli and I stumble down the hall, laughing and kissing as we go. I join him in the shower and he lets his hands, lips, and eyes crawl over every inch of my body, paying careful attention to some places.

I soak up every moment I can until it's over, at which point I exit the shower and cover myself with a towel. Eli follows me out shortly after and grins at me, "don't be so shy. I think I deserve more than one call a week, don't you?"

I raise my brows, "don't start getting needy and attached, please."

He laughs and runs the towel through his hair, "of course not. Wouldn't want to scare you off." His hands wrap around my body and land on my ass as he says it. "I'm just saying..."

I nod and he pecks my lips one more time. "I hate to push you out, but I have some things to take care of." I lie, really just wanting him out of my house now that I've gotten what I want.

He looks defeated as he dresses himself and prepares to go. "Call me again, Evan. I don't see you enough."

I sigh and give a pathetic wave as I close the door on him, seeing him out of my house.

Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do. Tonight was most definitely one of those times.

* * *

Friday night

After parting ways with Lexi after school, we decided to meet back up at her and Mia's apartment complex later and Uber together.

So now, I'm headed there dressed in jeans and a tank.

Upon my arrival I send a text to Lexi and wait patiently for the couple to emerge from the building.

When they do, I'm unable to take my eyes off of either of them. They're just... hot.

I step out of my car and flash a quick smile. Mia wraps me in a hug and showers me in compliments while Lexi stands quietly, observing.

"No date?" Lexi finally speaks.

I shake my head, "nope."

"Looks like you already got what you needed!" Mia teases, pulling her fingertip down the side of my boob where my cleavage is exposed.

I laugh nervously, knowing there is a slightly visible mark from Eli's lips on my breast. "Something like that."

Lexi's eyes find mine quickly and I swear I see an ounce of... jealousy? Maybe curiosity?

Mia's contagious laughter distracts me and the Uber pulls up.

The three of us pile into the car and our driver takes us to the bar I suggested.

We head inside and I grab a high-top table for the three of us and Mia goes to order the first round of drinks.

Of course, Lexi can't let it go.

"Who gave you that?" She asks, subtly motioning to my cleavage without her eyes wandering too much.

I laugh a bit, "why does that matter to you?"

"I was just curious. New boyfriend in the works?" Lexi asks, folding her arms over her chest.

I quickly shake my head, "hell no."

"Then who?" She presses on.

My eyes roll, "Oh my god. It's not that important!" I resist giving her Eli's name and she can't press any further once Mia comes back carrying drinks... and shots.

"Here we go!" Mia chirps, handing me a clear liquid that smells an awful lot like tequila.

Ever since that night I got drunk off of margaritas and Lexi took me home, the smell of tequila makes me have the most vivid flashes of that night.

Her lips all over my body, my skin tingling at the slightest touch.

The thoughts run through my mind and flash in my head, but I quickly shake it off as best I can. I cross my legs, squeezing my thighs together tight.

I make a face before taking the shot and getting started on a mixed drink.

As time passes, we all laugh (and by we I mainly mean Mia and myself) and joke around about stupid stuff. For a moment, I even forget that Lexi is here.

I notice that the more alcohol Mia consumes, the more infatuated and interested in Lexi she becomes.

I watch as her hand travels up Lexi's arm and down her side, to her thigh and beyond.

Unintentionally, I bite my lip as I watch the two of them. "I'm gonna grab another drink. Lex?"

"Uh, no. I'm good." She nods.

As I walk away from the table I let out a sigh and shake my head. Maybe I should have asked Eli to come so I wouldn't have to go home all alone. I want attention.

By the time I get another drink and wander back to our table, I see Mia and Lexi lip-locked and in their own little world.

I say nothing for a moment, just watching them. When I pull my chair out and set my glass on the table, my presence is realized and Mia smirks at me.

"Evan, you're so pretty." She gushes, drunk as hell.

I give a sympathetic smile, "thank you, Mia."

Lexi watches as Mia slides off of her chair and walks to where I am sitting. Her hands touch my knees, immediately making me tense up. I feel Mia's hands slowly push up both my thighs and again, I involuntarily lick my lips. Her face gets closer to mine and my eyes find hers. Unsure of what to do or how to react, I just let it happen.

"Like, so fucking pretty." She continues, her words becoming less clear and much more slurred and seductive.

"I-" before I can get a word out, she kisses me.

Our lips remain clashes for just a couple of seconds before I pull myself back.

My eyes instantly go to Lexi, who is clearly annoyed. "What the hell..." she mutters.

"Mia, I-" I pause and put my hand on her arm.

She bites her lip hard and pulls her finger over my jawline, down my neck and to my cleavage. "What? This could be fun. You're single, and sexy...." She smirks, her eyes stuck on my lips.

"Mia, no. Not her." Lexi snaps.

At this moment, I get the feeling that this is nothing new for Mia or Lexi.

"Babe, come on. She's perfect!" Mia whines, still touching my thigh.

My eyes widen and Lexi narrows hers, "I said no." She scoffs.

Lexi immediately gets up and storms off following that statement. Mia's devilsh smirk turns to a frown and she pulls away from me, about to chase her girlfriend.

"Mia, wait." I say and grab her hand. "Let me go check on her, you're a little too drunk." I suggest and help her sit down on the chair. I get a water from the bartender and pass it off to Mia before I leave her to go find Lexi.

I walk into the bathroom and find Lexi staring at herself in the mirror.

"Are you okay?" I ask her.

She sighs and faces me, her head shaking. "Am I okay? My girlfriend just tried to make out with you! She- I told her before we agreed to come out that you were off the table."

"Off the table as in...?" I pause and try to read her face. "Not in the candidacy to be your unicorn for the night?"

Lexi freezes up, "I mean- it's just-"

I giggle a bit and shake my head. "I gotta admit, I didn't take you for the type who likes to share. To each their own though, Lex."

"This is..." Lexi pauses and searches for a word.

"A hot mess." I finish her sentence for her and push my hair around. "I'm trying to keep my distance from you for the sake of our past and present avoiding a collision, and your girlfriend- who has incredibly soft lips, might I add- basically just asked me to join you two in bed? What the fuck?" I laugh, finding humor in the situation. "This is a first for me."

"Look, I know it just made things weird. I didn't think she'd do that... I'll take her home and tell her to knock it off. I'm sorry, seriously. I'd hate to put you in a position like this since you have... whoever." Lexi shrugs, her eyes flicking down to my cleavage.

I shake my head, "don't worry about it. I'm not going to act on anything, so just try to enjoy the rest of the night, okay? It's fine." I shrug. No point in ruining the night now.

I eventually get Lexi to agree and the two of us return to the table where Mia is waiting.

Lexi's POV:

Mia immediately grabs me and pulls me into her, hugging me.

I can't believe she just kissed Evan.

I knew Mia had a slight interest and attraction to Evan, hell everyone does. I never though she would act on it though.

Mia and I have only found a third a couple of times, and it's most definitely her preference, not mine. I just comply from time-to-time to keep her happy. Evan is right, I don't like to share.

Somehow, we make it through the night without any other hiccups at the bar. When we leave, it's a bit after midnight and Evan is tipsy. No way I'm sending her home tonight, not like this.

I get an Uber to drop us at my apartment complex and the moment we step outside, I take Evan's keys.

"You're not going anywhere." I say and shove them into my back pocket.

Her eyes roll (slowly) and she runs her hand down my back and to my butt, grabbing my pocket. "I'm not staying with you two."

"Yes, you are. You can't drive, Ev." I laugh, trying to ignore the fact that my body is heating up under her touch.

I get both of them to follow me into the building and up to our floor. While I struggle to find the keys to our apartment it Mia's purse, they two of them giggle and whisper behind me.

"In..." I demand, pushing the door open and letting Evan go inside first.

I smack my hand across Mia's ass as she walks past me and she winks at me, making me giggle. I walk into the apartment and sigh, ready for this night to end.

Once I lock the door and turn around, I find Mia all over Evan again.

"Mia, chill out." I groan, pulling her away by her arm.

"She's so... hot. How can you be so against fucking her, Lexi?" Mia whines.

My face gets hot and Evan covers her mouth, trying to hide her laughter.

"You know what? I'm calling someone to come get me." She shrugs.

I watch her pull her phone out and dial a number, not at all objecting to that suggestion. Having the two of them in my apartment for the night is not something I want.

Thankfully, Evan gets an answer and I provide an address for her to be picked up at.

"He'll be here in ten minutes." She nods, her blinks still going in slow- motion.

"Alright, I'll walk you down. Mia, get to bed." I say, exhausted from babysitting her drunk ass all night.

She goes, blowing a kiss to Evan as she does. I walk with Evan back to the elevator and things get quiet.

"You mad?" Evan asks me.

"No?" I shrug.

She approaches me and bites her lower lip, "you sure, Lex?"

I carefully look up and nod my head, "I'm sure."

"Okay, good. Because I didn't do anything." She grins.

I smirk at her drunken smile and she slides her hand against my waist and makes my heart stop for a moment.

"Ev-"

"Relax..." she pauses and her hand goes around my body and... into my pocket. "Just getting these." She says, dangling the keys in front of me.

The blonde backs up a couple of steps, and my breathing starts again. She still makes me nervous.

"Thank you for drinks, Lex. Now go fuck your girlfriend." She winks, backing out of the elevator once we reach the ground floor.

All I can do is grin at her comment.

I watch her until the door shuts and the last thing I see is Evan walking into the arms of some incredibly tall man and him grabbing a handful of her ass.

Better him than Mia.