Cheat With My Boyfriend Best Friend

The Elusive Professor

My body trembled in fear, and I nuzzled into Aaron’s arms to hide my face. He kissed the corner of my lips before chuckling to himself.

I looked at him with a dumbfounded expression, and it took a few seconds before I realized I’d been tricked. “Aaron,” | gasped. “Did you just lie to me?”

Aaron raised his eyebrows. “It worked, didn’t it?”

I gritted my teeth and squeezed three little words. “You’re so childish!”

Right when the credits rolled, Aaron and I were quick to exit the building. I didn’t want to bump into Vincent and Emily.

Just when we stepped into the parking lot, I received Vincent’s reply.

Vxncnt: Sorry babe, I just got off work!

Vxncnt: I’m on my way to pick you up right now

I smiled sarcastically.

Right.

When was his job to spend time with Emily? Was she the one paying him now?

lazily texted back.

itsOlive: dont bother. i can take a cab home.

As soon as I hit send, Aaron offered to take me to dinner, but I declined.

“Vincent’s going straight home, so he’ll be there in a few minutes. I don’t have enough time to eat with you. Would you mind giving me a ride back to my place though?”

“Not at all.” Aaron gave me a lopsided grin, started the car, and took me straight to my apartment building.

he sped off just after I stepped out. I wasn’t

quickly… Did

crossed my mind, Vincent

at him in mock confusion. “I’ve hardly seen you lately. When would I have time to hang

then. I just thought I saw his car drive

subtle. I’d have to remind

Wait.

Next time?

looking forward to the next time I’d see

him.” I shrugged. “It

his brow for a moment. “Yeah, you’re probably

still suspicious, I tried to change the subject by asking, “So did you watch

Why?” Vincent’s voice grew

reason. I heard it was actually pretty good. We should go see

“Oh. Well…”

anxiety made me relax. If he was busy covering his

to.

I arrived at the lab and found everyone else gathered at the table in the breakroom. It was covered with an assortment

“Is

Nick slurred around a mouthful

this? Why?” I unwrapped the takeout bag with my name on it. “Is it an

piece of sushi in his hand. He popped it in his mouth and walked

Did we all

as I lifted the styrofoam lid, I breathed

you offend him when you went to his office? We

box looked plain enough, but the sight made my

though.” Nick reached for my

yanked the

just a normal sandwich.” I shrugged and took a bite. The bacon was a little overdone and the egg was still runny, but even though it looked sloppily made, it was one of the best