Chapter 6
Erika got to the house first, running as fast as she could on waterlogged legs. She headed right to her room for a robe, and then to the dryer for a pair of Tom Alan’s pajama pants and a T-shirt that would be way too long on Billy. She’d hoped he would be right behind her.
“Babe…”
“He’s an extra-extra tall, so…”
“I don’t care about the shirt.” He proved it by letting it drop to the floor. “Are you okay?”
“Are they coming?”
“No.”
“Are they mad?”
“Didn’t seem to be,” Billy said.
“Are you?”
“No, babe. It was Tom…and you already told me how your feelings for him are kind of jumbled. Knowing he’s gay made it pretty hot, actually.” Billy started kissing Erika’s neck.
“Really?”
He looked at her sheepishly. “No?”
“I blame Papa.” She turned away. “He sent Tom Alan to boarding
