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“Am I interrupting something?” Cal spoke so softly I almost didn’t hear him.

My eyes widened and flew to Tate, who looked as puzzled as I was.

At that moment, Nancy came out of her room, heading for the bathroom. She left her door open and there in her bed was a very content Josh.

“Sup Curls!” he called.

Cal turned back to me, looking at me with fury in his eyes.

“It’s not what it looks like,” I said, desperately looking at Tate for help. He leaned against the counter, arms folded as he watched Cal, refusing to help the situation.

“Tate, this is Cal, myboyfriend. Cal, this is Tate, my roommate’s brother,” I babbled as fast as I could.

Cal lifted a brow at me, his jaw clenched as he tugged me into his arms.

My god he was so beautiful.

My body screamed for him.

Our lips met, and I felt like I was home. He pulled away from me slightly as his green eyes burned into mine, as his finger stroked my face.

“God, I’ve fucking missed you.”

He picked me up and my legs wrapped around his waist as he kissed me deeply.

I kissed him back, my tongue exploring his mouth urgently as his hands cupped my ass.

“So, you’re who woke me up,” Nancy murmured. We broke apart and Cal turned to see who was talking.

“Looks like it. So, you’re Nancy.”

I frowned. I didn’t recall telling him her name.

She beamed at him. “That’s right. The one and only.”

A smile played at the corners of Cal’s mouth and I felt a twinge of annoyance.

Did he like her?

It was obvious she liked him.

Josh stood in the doorway of her room as he cleared his throat. “I’m Josh, good to meet you err…”

Cal nodded at him, “Cal. You too. I owe you for helping Gretchen with her case last night. I take it, that was you?”

Cal eyed him skeptically.

I snaked my arm around his waist and snuggled close to his chest, hearing his familiar heartbeat.

“Yeah, it’s cool. Nancy thanked meactually,” he winked, and Cal laughed in understanding.

Nancy glared at Josh. “Ugh. My brother is standing right there. And you can leave now.”

She strode past him into her bedroom, closing the door behind her.

Josh stared at the door guiltily. “Wow. She was much friendlier last night,” he laughed awkwardly. “Guys, I’m beat. I’m gonna hit the hay. Nice to meet you, Cal.”

He nodded at Cal and Tate as he left. Cal turned back to me.