“What exactly is that?” the three of us say in unison, looking from one to the other questioningly.
“First of all, let me ask. We are all single and ready to mingle, right girls?” Deena asks scanning our faces. We all nod yes, except for Lexi who says her ex is wearing her down to get back together.
“For this bet or challenge, you need to put him off for one month,” Deena tells Lexi.
“Go on, tell us what this bet is exactly,” I encourage.
“The goal is to have four Close Encounters in one month. Whoever accomplishes this goal will get out of cleaning the apartment for three months. The loser or losers will be doing the cleaning. Timing starts now, and will be up four weeks from this Saturday. Deal?” Deena asks.
We look at each other in our inebriated state, shrug and then die in a fit of laughter. This is not how I imagined starting off my freshman year, but what the heck.
“Deal,” Deena places her hand in the air and we all pile our hands on top and exclaim, “Deal!”
Chapter 2
clarissa
“Honestly Deena, where do you come up with these ideas? You’re one of those naughty girls aren’t you?” I tease when we wake up the next morning and we’re snoozing in our beds.
“That’s what they tell me,” she giggles.
“What a way to start college. I don’t know,” I sigh out.
“Hey, don’t chicken out. You said you hate housework, we can’t lose,” she reminds me.
“I have only slept with one guy up until now, my high school sweetheart,” I candidly admit.
“Oh brother. Please girl, you need to spread your wings and your legs, LOL!” She roars with laughter and I can’t help but laugh with her.
“Well, I will admit, it should be an easy bet to win. I imagine we could get numerous Frat boys to agree to a Close Encounter no problem,” I state matter of factly.
“What do you think of Lexi and Kara, do you think they are up for the challenge?” Deena whispers so they don’t hear us.
“I can’t tell, don’t know them well enough yet. Lexi may be like me. I bet she has only been with that ex-boyfriend she talked about. Kara is so ‘sweet’, I can’t imagine her being the sleep-around type either. Now you Deena, you’re a whole different story from what I can tell so far,” I laugh.
“What can I say? I like to have fun,” she smirks wickedly.
“Condoms, we need to stock up on condoms and hand them out. We will need to buy an economy size pack!” I crack up.
Chapter 3
Clarissa
Today is the first day of classes and I’m excited to meet my teachers and rotate through my schedule. I will size up the guys in my classes and see if anyone looks to be Close Encounter worthy. I ride my beach cruiser to campus and lock it up then head to my first class after grabbing a cup of coffee. English is my first subject of the day. It’s a relatively small classroom with maybe forty desks lined up into five rows, not a mega section. Grant Montgomery is the Professor. I walk in and find a seat next to an outgoing Asian guy. We exchange hellos and where we’re both from. He’s from Hawaii, a nice friendly guy named Alex. Class is getting full now and almost every seat is taken.
Then in walks Professor Montgomery, Grant Montgomery. Wow, Grant Montgomery is one hottie! Maybe he can be a Close Encounter I think to myself. Something about him is sexy, it’s the way he carries himself. He is definitely a man, but he doesn’t look much over thirty, late twenties would be my guess. No wedding ring. Perhaps he’s single and ready to mingle. Realistically, he probably has a girlfriend.
The girls sitting near me take notice, I can tell. They all sit up straighter and stick their chests out. Please, spare me girls. I typically do the opposite, I try to hide my chest. They have always been a nuisance. Professor Montgomery hands out the class syllabus and goes over what is expected of us. He adds a little humor here and there. He doesn’t seem too uptight. He’s got one sexy smile, I’ll tell you that. Okay, focus Clarissa, pay attention to what he is saying rather than just watching his lips. Class ends and we have a writing assignment tonight. Onto the next class of the day before I meet my roommates for lunch.
As I approach the quad, I catch a glimpse of Professor Montgomery headed my way. I look away and act like I don’t see him as he approaches me.
“Hi, aren’t you in my first class of the day?” he says giving me that sexy smile of his.
“Yes, I am. I’m Clarissa Clarkson,” I stammer out. He makes me nervous.
“Looking forward to having you in my class,” he says as he holds the door into the food court open for me.
“Uh, yeah, me too,” I stammer out again like an idiot. Great English speaking skills Clarissa.
“See you tomorrow Clarissa,” he says as he turns that panty melting smile on me again.