Page 93 of Animal's Reformation
“I know, but if I do meet him it’ll be in a public place, but I’m struggling with the ethical and moral dilemma of it. I bought a burner phone, so I think I’ll just talk to him on the phone and see if he’s for real or just some guy wanting to score.”
“Maybe your prof’s into you. Did you tell him your profile name?” Kennedy asked.
“I told him, and no way is Dr. Davison into me—he’s got a wife and kids. That’s just crazy. Also, he’d never do that and screw up the data. You’re way off base with that one,” Olivia replied.
“Maybe, but stranger things have happened. What’s the name of the guy you’re talking with? I may have connected with him on the site,” Kennedy said.
“Hunter.”
“Hunter? Is he tall with brown hair and nicely built but keeps his face blurred?”
Olivia nodded. “That’s him. So you’ve talked to him?”
“I wasn’t his type. He didn’t seem to like that I was playing the field. It seemed like he was looking for a relationship with a very special woman. Since you’re at the almost meeting stage, I’d say he likes whatever you’re feeding him.”
“See, that makes me feel even more guilty. I’m cat-fishing him big time and he thinks it’s for real. I should just end it now.”
“Isn’t your paper due after spring break?” Harper asked.
“Yeah.” Olivia rubbed the back of her neck. “What a mess. Why did I think this was a good idea? I still can’t believe Dr. Davison doesn’t see the moral dilemma with this situation. After I talk to Hunter on the phone, I’m calling it quits. I’ll just tell him I got back with an old boyfriend of mine. I won’t meet him.”
The school bell rang, and the doors slammed open as throngs of children rushed in, scurrying to their classrooms. The children yelled, locker doors slammed shut, and hundreds of feet pounded the shiny linoleum floor. The sounds bounced off the walls, echoing and making them louder.
Olivia waved to Kennedy and Alice, and walked into the classroom with Harper. Soon the desks would be full of students, and the afternoon session would begin. She went over to the cupboard and pulled out the reading material for the students she’d work with in the class.
Standing by the window, she looked at the small park across the street and smiled when she saw the white and cherry-red blossoms on the trees swaying slightly in the breeze. A shiver of excitement about the upcoming ride on Saturday with Animal shot through her. She couldn’t wait to be behind him on his Harley, breathing in his clean scent and holding him tightly.
Olivia slid out her phone and dashed off a quick text.
Olivia:Hiya sexy. Just thinking bout u.
Immediately a ping sounded.
Animal:That’s fucking weird. Just ready 2 send u a text. Thinking bout u 2.
She looked up and saw a few students walking in.
Olivia:I miss having ur arms around me.
Animal:Fuck, baby, I need u so fucking bad right now.
She squirmed a bit and shifted from one foot to the next.
Olivia:Sat seems so far away.
Animal:Yeah. Damn I need to be inside ur pussy.
“Ms. Mooney?” Billy said. “Can I read the fire engine book today?”
Olivia looked up at the freckled-face boy. “If we have time, but we’re going to start a new book, and it’s about a boy your age who takes a journey under the city he lives in.”
Billy’s mouth fell open. “How can he live under a city?”
“I don’t know—we’ll have to read the book to find out.” She smiled.
“Can we read it now?”
“In about an hour. I have to work with Sara, Emily, and Andy first.”
