Junior Year Box Set

After lunch, Zoe’s parents and Roc left. Zoe wanted some alone time, and I was all for that. It hit me in the middle of sex that this would probably be our last time until I returned from LA. We both seemed to get the same vibe that we wanted to remember every second of what we did together. I changed my approach from ‘just sex’ to something more passionate. If she were the one, I might describe it as loving, but I wasn’t ready for that term yet.

She definitely was reminding me that I shouldn’t forget about her. I know that was what I wanted to leave her with. Zoe Pearson had started to find her way into my heart.

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On the way home, I got a call from Brook.

“Hey, guess who’s renting a bunch of snowmobiles?”

“Seriously? When do you get them?”

“Tuesday. The weather’s supposed to settle in, and we could have another five inches tonight and tomorrow. Then Tuesday’s supposed to be clear. Mom and Dad are getting them for Wednesday when the family’s coming in, so we get to play.”

“How many are you getting?” I asked.

“Twelve. Mom said I could have a bunch of people out and we’d have dinner. Do you think you could find five other guys to come with you?”

“I’m sure I could. Who do you want me to ask?”

I’d learned that when they gave you a choice, you’d better clear it with them first.

“How about Tim, Ty, Roc, Wolf, and Jim?”

“I’ll make it happen. Tell your parents thanks,” I said.

I would have to make sure Wolf had some winter gear. My wardrobe had plenty from my time in Utah doing shoots for Range Sports. I knew that riding a snowmobile, you could get cold and wet if you just wore jeans. He could try on my gear. What didn’t fit we could hook him up with at the local sporting goods store. I should probably make sure all the guys had appropriate outerwear. Brook would likely take care of the girls.

I decided I’d better call Brook back.

“Hey, do these snowmobiles come with gear?” I asked.

“Worried you might get cold?” she teased.

“I have stuff, but I’m not sure about everyone else.”

“David, can I give you a tip?” she asked.

“Yeah, I guess.”

“Quit worrying about everyone else. I bet they can figure it out. This is something I had to learn. Even though I have the money to do pretty much what I want, I don’t want my friends thinking I’ll take care of everything. It’s not fair to me, and it’s not fair to them. If they don’t have the gear and get wet and cold, I bet it’ll be worth it to have fun. Would you let that stop you?” she asked.

“I get it. I sometimes assume I need to look out for everyone, but I really don’t. Thanks, Brook. I appreciate you straightening me out,” I admitted. “I remember wearing sweats over my jeans to go sledding. It helped some, but I had the best time.”

“Don’t worry about it. I’ll check and make sure there are helmets. I’m sure my parents will want them for Thanksgiving,” she said, and then her voice turned sexy. “What are you doing right now?”

“Driving to your house?”

“Good answer.”

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As soon as I pulled in the driveway, Brook came out of the house and got into my car. She pointed me to an access road that led to the cabins. I was glad she didn’t want to walk. We stepped inside and it was chilly, since they kept the heat down when no one was using them.

“Can you start a fire?” she asked.

I smiled when I saw the gas fireplace with an automatic starter. All I had to do was open the flue and turn it on.

“David, fire,” I grunted.

I was sometimes not as funny as I thought I was, or that’s what I’d been told. I personally thought people were jealous of my comic genius. Brook turned on some music and found me a Mountain Dew. There was a big fluffy rug in front of the fireplace. Brook sat down on it, and I joined her.

“Halle is such a bitch,” Brook moaned.

That was so unlike Brook that I laughed.

“Why is that?”

“She gets you alone for two months. You’ll forget all about me when you’re gone.”

“Brook Davis, I thought you were a stronger woman than that. I also thought you knew I wasn’t ready to make a commitment to anyone. You have nothing to fear from Halle,” I assured her.

“Bullshit, David. If it weren’t for your stupid ‘no girlfriend’ rule, you can’t tell me that Halle wouldn’t have a serious shot at you. You’ll be living under her roof for two months. If I know that girl, she’ll be giving you morning oral each day just to make it start better. How am I supposed to compete against that?” Brook asked.

“Okay, let me take those in order. First of all, the ‘no girlfriend’ rule isn’t stupid,” I said as Brook rolled her eyes at me. “Yes, Halle would have a serious shot, but so would you. Do I need to tell you all the reasons I like you? I shouldn’t have to because you know I care for you a lot.

“Yes, I’ll be living with Halle. Did you know that they have security cameras all over the house?” I asked.

“No.”

I didn’t tell her that Halle and I’d had sex and I was sure it had been caught on the security cameras at their house here.