Episode 338: Fallen

"I’m just going to call it an early night. I already did the bar thing on New Year’s Eve," Adria grumbled, wishing the fact of that night would leave her be. His name. His face not belonging to Taro. Brightly, at least the details remained fuzzy so her head couldn’t play some loveless sex scenes over and over. She was having enough trouble focusing on school and just everyday tasks as it was. "I’m not spending Valentine’s Day in a bar too."

"Okay, well, see you, you have my number if you change your mind and want to meet up."

The door creak open. "Oh, huh, wow, hi, I guess Addie had a smart idea to get to bed early after all. Have fun you two! Don’t worry, I don’t intend to be home tonight."

Two? Who was there? Her heart raced a mile a minute as footsteps approached the bed. With a quick, vain attempt to smooth her frazzle hair, she sat up, the covers drooping to her waist. "I thought you’d never-"

Her voice caught in her throat at the sight of the tall, lean red headed man before her, hands jammed in the pockets of his dark suit.

"Well, if you wanted me to show up, it probably would’ve been easier if you’d given me a last name to go on," Ryley attempted to joke though he looked as uncomfortable as she felt with his eyes combing over her teddy bear pajamas.

Adria clutched the blanket, yanking it up to her shoulders. Her throat felt so dry. Palms a sweat mess. What did he think this was going to be? Some booty call?

Episode 339: Human Touch