really nice guy.”
Ryan snorts, “Nice guys, don’t show up at their girlfriend’s dorm room when they aren’t there.”
“Nothing happened.” I reassure Ryan. “I don’t think he realized that Emily wasn’t going to be there. He just showed up. What was I supposed to do? Close the door in his face?” I stare at Ryan; his face is still tense and unreadable.
“Maybe, you let a complete stranger into your dorm, what if he wanted to hurt you?”
“Hurt me? You think he wants to hurt me? Why are you so protective all the sudden?” I ask feeling confused. Ryan is usually the one backing me up, not arguing with me. I feel hurt and taken aback, it must have shown in my expression because his face softens and he grabs my hand from across the table, “Crystal, you’re in a new town, at a new school. Not all guys are nice. There are all kinds of stories of guys taking advantage of women on campuses like this one. I just don’t want you to get hurt, that’s all.”
I lay my other hand on top of his, “Thank you for looking out for me, but I can handle this. Gabriel is a nice guy.” Ryan pulls his hand back and I draw my arms close to me hugging my body.
“Oh so he has a name.” Kelly chimes in.
Ryan broods and I turn to Kelly, “Yes, his name is Gabriel.” I grin.
“Is he tall or short?”
“Tall.”
“Is he skinny or fat?”
“Muscular.” I smile dreamily as I recall the way his muscles looked when the dish water splashed onto his white shirt.
“Oh, yummy, you should try and get his number. I bet you can get a cock shot from him and when you do, you should show it to me.”
“It doesn’t matter though because he’s dating your roommate,” Ryan speaks up his tone sounding anything but amused.
Kelly glares at Ryan, “So, a girl can dream, can’t she?” she asks coming to my defense. I’m shocked by the change in the mood and the role reversal. Ryan hasn’t even met Gabriel and he’s acting like Gabriel is the serial killer of the year.
“Whatever,” Ryan quips.
The three of us sit in awkward silence, that’s broken when our food comes. Kelly and I chat between bites, and Ryan picks at his food, oddly quiet.
“Ryan, are you okay? I ask, worried about him.
“I’m fine, just a headache, you know, party last night.”
“I’m sorry, Ryan, maybe going out today was a bad idea.”
“No, it’s fine, I’m fine besides I like being out with both of you, even if you do talk about cock shots and sex.” Ryan smiles
We finish our food and walk down the strip. There are unique boutiques and shops. We look through the windows and enter a few of the shops that catch our interest. Ryan smiles tightly from time to time, but he’s still not acting his usual self. As we work our way down the street, we happen upon Toxia.
“Oh Kelly, Emily told me about this place, she said it’s her favorite store.” I say pointing at the sign on the door.
“Really? We have to check this out.” Kelly says opening the door. Ryan and I walk in behind her. Our jaws drop open as we stare in shock as the contents of the store. Lingerie, dildos and vibrators line the walls. Kelly and I giggle and Ryan frowns. I point out an oversize dildo and Kelly giggles.
Ryan taps Kelly and I on the shoulder as we rifle through the lingerie, “Um, I’m just going to wait outside.” He says
“Are you sure?” I ask
“But there are blow up dolls and pocket pussies over there.” Kelly says pointing to a shelf.
“I think I’ll pass,” Ryan says and leaves.
“What’s wrong with him?” I ask once the door closes.
“Maybe he’s still not feeling well.” Kelly replies.
Kelly and I giggle as we find new and interesting novelty items. We contemplate buying a dildo, but decide against it when we remember Ryan is waiting on us. Once we’ve had our fill, we walk outside and rejoin Ryan.
“What do you want to do now?” Kelly asks
“I’d like to get back to my room.” Ryan mumbles. Kelly and I
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