NINETEEN
AlmaThe past three hours of tutoring ticked by at a snail’s pace. Is this what dating Leo is going to be like? Counting down the moments until I can see him again? I’m sure it will settle— a little at least. It’s new and exciting now, but eventually, kissing him won’t be such a novelty. Maybe.
I stop by the dorm to grab a change of clothes, so I don’t have to do it in the morning if there’s not time.
“Hey, stranger.” Quinn sits atop her bed, flipping through a magazine.
“Hi,” I say, so excited she’s here.
“Was that Leo’s voice I heard in the hall this morning?” Her eyebrows rise in question.
I knew this was coming.
My throat bobs with a swallow, and I answer without hesitation, “Yes. We’re dating.”
“You’re dating?” Her voice squeaks.
I hold up my hands. “I know what you’r
