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like a teenage girl but he didn’t care. He had a date with a really hot boy later.

Chapter 7
     
    “I want to hear all about this guy.” Marissa demanded as she pulled Ross closer to her in the booth. Ross threw his arm around her neck and kissed her forehead.
    “Maybe I don’t want to jinx it by talking about him.” He tilted his head, banging it against hers and she howled as she shoved her elbow into his side.
    “Why do you two always have to be so loud?” Bryan sighed as he sat across from Marissa and Ian gave them a disapproving stare as he took the seat next to Bryan.
    “Really. It’s like the two of you turn into children.” Ian complained. “Don’t make me turn this car around.” He mumbled as he held up a menu and began to read. Ross took the paper off a straw and tore a small piece off and wadded it up. He winked at Marissa as he loaded the straw.
    “Ian?” Marissa batted her eyelashes as he lowered the menu and raised a brow at her. Ross aimed and blew and Ian jumped when the wad of paper hit the middle of his forehead. Marissa fell apart.
    “We can’t take the two of you anywhere.” Ian grumbled as he returned to the menu. Bryan was doing his best not to laugh as he gave the two of them his most discouraging look. Marissa rolled her eyes as she picked up a menu.
    “Looks like we pissed off mom and dad.” She whispered and Ross hid behind his menu so they didn’t catch him laughing.
    Ross thought Marissa had forgotten about his definitely-not-a-one-night-stand and was happy to eat his pancakes in peace. They were lingering over nearly empty plates when she turned to him and flashed a wicked grin.
    “From your mood and the way you’re glooooowing, I’d say your Grindr hookup went very well.” She giggled and Ross knew he must have blushed. Ian reached across the table and swatted Marissa’s hand.
    “Girl. I could have told you it was going to go well before they even left the brewery. The way they were looking at each other and that kiss…” Ian sighed dramatically as he fanned himself and Marissa gasped.
    “That’s so romantic!” She insisted and Bryan snorted.
    “I don’t think ‘romantic’ was the word.” He winked at Ross which didn’t help his complexion. Melissa’s jaw dropped as she turned back to Ross.
    “I’m so proud of you! Getting it on with a hot guy like that.” She hugged his arm and bounced excitedly. “It’s so unlike you. I bet part of you was freaking out and wanted to slow everything down and make a schedule or something.” Marissa rested her chin on Ross’ shoulder and stared up at him. “The sex was good.” She announced and Ross frowned at her.
    “I’m not dignifying that with a response.” He took a sip of his water and hoped it would help his face cool. Ian made a pfffttt sound as he waved in front of him.
    “It was good. He worked up quite an appetite. He inhaled our leftover lasagna and sang in the shower this morning. A man doesn’t act that ridiculous unless he had one hell of a night.” He declared and Bryan nodded in agreement. Ian’s lips twisted as he stared at Ross. “I’d say they did it at least twice. And some oral sex.” He guessed and the breath caught in Ross’ throat and he started to cough. Ian had always been uncanny but that was terrifyingly accurate. Marissa started to laugh.
    “Well, that settles that!” She said and Ian looked pleased. “Is he as gorgeous as Ian and Bryan say? I saw his profile picture. Which was awesome. Was the rest of him as hot?” Marissa asked excitedly and Ross scowled at Bryan and Ian.
    “You let her see his profile picture?” He scolded and they shrugged. She elbowed Ross.
    “I’m twenty six. It’s not like I haven’t seen all of that and more.” Marissa insisted. “I’m a nurse, for fuck’s sake.” She let Ross snort before she shrugged. “I saw yours too. Not bad, Rossy.” She teased and he groaned as he slid low in the seat.
    “Christ. This is all weird enough