“Belief me, guys don’t care so long as they’re getting laid.”

“Some guys may not care, however Sam doesn’t seem to be that type of man. I don’t know. I’ve gotten to know him higher, and I really feel like me solely eager to be bodily would damage him.”

“What about doing it yet one more time to get it out of your system?”

My eyes slender. “You’ve had that concept earlier than and it nonetheless sounds horrible.”

“No, give it some thought.” Lisa shifts her place to face me. “It’s the Tuesday earlier than break, and we’re not going residence till Sunday. You and him can decide a day to fulfill up, fuck one another’s brains out, and then you definately’ll have nearly a month to recover from him earlier than courses begin up.”

I hope the pure skepticism on my face comes via clearly. “Lisa, that’s the worst thought you’ve ever had. I can’t sleep with Sam once more if I wish to recover from him.” I nod curtly to myself. “I’ll should be robust.”

“Higher purchase some new trainers, then.”

***

“Total, I used to be very, more than happy with the end result of this check,” Professor St. James says as she wraps up her recap of our examination. “So, for the following few weeks, don’t even take into consideration Natural Chemistry. See you all subsequent yr.”

There’s a collective cheerful ovation from the category as everybody will get as much as go away. I pack up rapidly so I could make it out earlier than Sam. I’ve determined it will be finest if I don’t see him in case I lose my resolve and take Lisa’s recommendation.

Earlier than I make it to the door, Professor St. James stops me. “Brynn, are you able to keep for a couple of minutes? I’d like to speak to you and Sam earlier than you permit.”

I inwardly groan. “Certain. No downside.”

As I stand at her desk, the professor turns away to wipe the white board, and Sam sidles up subsequent to me. “How’d you do on the check?” he asks.

“Ninety-eight p.c,” I say proudly. “You?”

He smirks, however it turns right into a grimace. “Eighty-seven.”

“Wow, that’s low for you. What occurred?”

“I used to be simply…” He clears his throat. “Preoccupied.”

I suck in a breath as I nod. I’m wondering what he was preoccupied with? And why is he nervous to inform me? Perhaps he was with one other woman. Has he moved on since our association has been over for a couple of weeks? I do know he stated he’s not the sort to sleep round, however it has been some time. I assume I can’t blame him.

However why does that sting?

“Okay, thanks for sticking round,” Professor St. James says as she turns to face us. “I wished to let you know each how a lot I respect the work you’ve gotten put into this examine group. The check scores have improved drastically. I couldn’t be happier.”

A beaming smile overtakes my face, dulling the ache of Sam changing me.

“I do know I stated I couldn’t compensate you in your time, however I wished to do one thing to indicate my gratitude, so right here.” She palms Sam a small envelope. “It’s not a lot.”

He opens it and slides out a present certificates to a neighborhood Italian restaurant. “Wow, 100 bucks? Thanks.”

“Properly, I believed you two deserved one thing, and whereas I can’t technically pay you, I might at the very least purchase you each good meal.” She shakes our palms. “Get pleasure from your holidays. I’ll see you subsequent yr.”

Sam and I each profusely thank the professor earlier than we go away the room. As we stroll the corridor, Sam research the present certificates. “I can’t imagine she did this.”

“I do know. It’s very nice of her. And I like that restaurant.”

Sam’s gaze flicks between me and the certificates. “Properly, then, right here.” He holds it out to me. “You’re taking it. You may go have a ladies’ evening.”

“What? No, Professor St. James gave it to us. You deserve to make use of it as a lot as I do.”

A flash of appreciation blazes in his irises. “Would you wish to use it tonight?”

“Tonight?”

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