Free University Park Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by CM Doporto

Collin’s eyes widened. Before I could say anything, he said, “Please
bring her a big glass of ice cold water.”
    “Sure,” the guy responded.
    “How many Mimosas have you had?” Collin
asked through gritted teeth.
    I grabbed a fistful of his shirt,
pulling him toward me, and planted a big fat kiss on his lips. “Enough to pull
you into the bathroom and give you the ride of your life.”
    “Lexi,” Collin muttered between our
lips.
    Luke started coughing and chortling as
soda fanned across the table. “Darn ice… went down the wrong way.” He pounded
his chest, but the stunned expression on his face told me he must have heard
me. I didn’t care.
    Mom’s eyes narrowed and I swore I saw
billows of steam blow out of her ears. Pastor Clifton didn’t look too pleased
either as his eyes darted between Collin and I.
    My phone chimed again.
    Delaney: WTF? Nothing happened?
    My fingers pressed several keys at one
time, but I managed to type a message to her.
    Me: Nope. I tried to get him to touch
men bit e got nervous and spit soda on me.
    The waiter handed me a glass of water
and I chugged half of it while waiting for Delaney to respond.
    Delaney: What? He spit soda on you?
    Me: No. Spilled. Damn autocorrect!
    Delaney: That sucks. And yesterday? Tell
me he spent the night.
    Me: No.
    Delaney: No, you’re not telling me, or no,
he didn’t spend the night?
    Me: He didn’t stay. Said he had to story
die.
    Delaney: What?
    I tried to type the right word, but my
fingers weren’t cooperating with my brain.
    Me: Stuidy
    Me: Stoody
    Me: Shit! Study!
    Delaney: Is this Lexi? Because she never
has typos!
    I giggled.
    Me: Yes, it me. I drank four Mimosas.
    Delaney: Holy SHIT! You’re drunk!
    Me: Yep. Feels good too!
    Delaney: ROTFLMAO!
    My phone buzzed as another text message
appeared from a number I didn’t recognize. I switched screens to read it.
    Lexi, it’s Raven. I need your help. Can
we meet tonight?
    “Shit! How did he—” I clamped my hand
over my mouth when I saw all eyes gravitate toward me.
    “Is everything okay, Lexi?” Irritation
rang loud in Collin’s voice.
    “Sorry, I just forgot to do something.”
I waved a dismissive hand in the air.
    Whispering, he said, “Please watch your
language.”
    I nodded, not sure how to respond. My
heart was pumping so fast I thought it would explode; not because of my
Freudian slip but because Raven was texting me.
    I zeroed in on the keys, making sure to
type my message error free.
    Me: How did you get my number?
    Raven: Coach got it from Dr. Phillips. I
hope that’s okay because I REALLY need your help. I have a paper due tomorrow
that I forgot about .
    It wasn’t okay because I never
authorized Dr. Phillips to share my cell phone number. Typically, I only gave
it to students I tutored if I thought it was absolutely necessary. It wasn’t my
fault he canceled Thursday’s tutoring session again and failed to have his crap
together. Even if the entire university wanted me to help him, I didn’t want
him to text me.
    Or did I?
    I hesitated for a moment, looking at my
phone. My mind protested but something in my body welcomed the idea. A stampede
of emotions coursed through my blood, awakening various extremities. Would he
talk dirty to me? I pressed my lips together, forbidding the girlish giggle
from trying to escape. There was only one way to find out.
    Me: I guess. Can we meet at five?
    Raven: That’s fine. Where do you want to
meet?
    My phone buzzed again and Delaney’s
message appeared at the top bar of my phone.
    Delaney: I’ll be at the dorm later
tonight. Visiting with family.
    Me: Okay. Can’t chat now. I’m talking to
Raven.
    Delaney: The football player?
    Another messaged displayed from Raven as
I was about to type back an answer to her.
    Me: Yes, The Raven. The sexy football
player.
    Raven: Thanks. I’m glad you think I’m
sexy. ☺
    I looked at the top of the screen,
seeing the name in the ‘to’ field. I had sent that message to Raven!
    “Oh