Well that kind of explains how he’s so good with Caleb. He takes his hat off and runs his hand through his short hair. “That’s gotta be tough not having your mom around. I’m not afraid to admit I’m a bit of a mamas boy.” I grin back at him. “Now I really find that hard to believe. I picture a Mamas boy still living at home in the basement with his mommy baking him cookies and tucking him into bed.” He shrugs his shoulders sheepishly, “Naw, not the whole tucking in thing but she does bring me food over. A lot. I am a bachelor ya know. And I sure as hell don’t cook. I would probably get food poisoning”
“Jeez your spoiled,” I tease. “Well I really need to get in, I have a little bit of studying I need to do and I work an early shift tomorrow. Plus this little guy needs to get to bed.” Chase leans his arm above my head against my door frame looking back at me with his brilliant green eyes. “You are way too busy Leah. I always hear you either coming or going from class to class or in between work. Do you ever have any time for fun?”
I shrug my shoulders, “I have some free time here and there but I’d rather spend it with Caleb really. I’m just trying to save up money for school and concentrate on all of my classes so I can breeze through the nursing program and get us on our feet.”
“Well when’s your next free time? Let me take you out for some real fun. Just as friends and Caleb can come with us,” he adds at the end.
Hmm, just as friends. Well I don’t see that as a problem, Allys always pushing me to go out more. “I only work a morning shift on Tuesday and I finish up with class around 2:00. After that I’m free for the rest of the day.”
“Awesome that works out perfect that’s my short day of classes. Oky wear something casual and bring a bathing suit. Make sure it’s a sexy one,” he winks at me.
I punch his shoulder playfully, “’Kay I’ll make sure to pull out my one piece. See ya then Chase.” I swing my door open and wave back at him as he heads across the hall to open his door. “Can’t wait Leah I’ll be counting the minutes till then.”
I laugh and close my door behind me. Well at least the night ended on a good note.
Chapter 9
Leah
Ally, Caleb, and I went home to her parents house over the weekend so I didn’t get a chance to run into Chase again. Skylar also tagged along with us so he could be introduced to the James family. Ally was extremely nervous about him meeting her mom and dad but the James are good people. The last thing they would do is make someone feel uncomfortable. I know they wish Ally would bring someone home who’s a little more normal but their pretty used to her eccentric taste by now.
I left Caleb with the James family and stopped over at my grandmas while we were in town to pick up a few extra boxes I didn’t have room for when we had moved into the apartment. Grandma had left for Florida a few days before we had left for school. She was a snowbird and was normally there through the end of August until about April or May before Caleb and I had moved in so she was getting back into the swing of things without having us around.
We got back to our apartment late Sunday night after dropping Skylar off at his townhouse that he shared with two other roommates. “I am really not looking forward to class tomorrow, this weekend really drained me.” I say as we drag up boxes and care packages that Mrs. James had sent with us. “See you should have let me do your schedule. I was smart I planned all of my later classes for Monday, gives me a chance to catch up after the weekend.”
Ally pushes our door open and we toss everything into the living room. Caleb runs to our room to play with all of the toys he missed playing with over the weekend. “At least you have Tuesday to look forward to and your date with Chase.” I kick off my shoes and throw my jacket onto the couch. “I told you it’s not a date. We’re just hanging out and Calebs coming too. Besides I’m sure Chase has enough girls throwing themselves at him and they don’t have any extra baggage.” Ally rolls her eyes at me.“Whatever you are so oblivious sometimes Leah. He had his eyes on you the whole time the other night at the bar, he didn’t even notice any of those other girls.”
“Well I’m really not interested. He’s fun to hang around with though so.” Even though I really wouldn’t mind dating Chase. From the small touches we’ve had, my whole body ignites. But Ally doesn’t need to know that, she’ll have us married off in a heartbeat. I turn and give her a hug. “Thanks for taking us with you this weekend. I’m going to give Caleb a bath and then were gonna head to bed.”
“”Kay Leah. Oh did you see if you’re free for that Halloween party my sorority is hosting next weekend?” She asked before I was able to slip out. “You have to come!”
I groan out loud, “I did request it off awhile back and Clarissa did say she was available. So I guess but I am absolutely not dressing up.”
“Fine! Just as long as your there that’s all I care about.”
“Kay night Als.”
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I woke up early Monday morning for a day filled with classes. Ally was right, I really should have thought that out when I jam packed Mondays with classes. I threw on a pair of jeans, sneakers and an Indiana hoodie that me and Ally had purchased the first day we arrived on campus. Shoot I really needed to hurry so I could get Caleb dropped off on time.