Chapter 226

• I knew my roommates had early classes, and expected they'd be in bed on the early side, but they found reasons to hang around the living room, never leaving Jack and I alone. Ellie flirted shamelessly and I couldn't help laughing to myself as Jack flirted back, encouraging her just enough to keep her going. He was in a good mood, clearly enjoying himself.
• Finally, after a few hours of that, they both went to bed and Jack helped me set up the couch so he could sleep there. I followed him out to his car so he could retrieve his overnight bag, and on the way back into the house felt his hand rest on my hip, hot and wide and thrilling.
• "You can put your things in my room," I said, glancing at him over my shoulder.