Lyla “Wow." Melanie gripped my arm tight. “I can't believe you two finally hooked up." “I know." My words came out a little breathless. “I can't believe it either, honestly." After we'd danced around the subject for as long as we had and were forced to call it off more than once, it was safe to say that us having s*x last night had been long overdue. She looked at me slyly. “How was it?" I laughed. “Incredible." She shook me by my arm, just as giddy looking as I felt. “Are you two going to hook up again?" I wanted to, that was for sure. But now that my contract with Rashid was finally fulfilled, would he authorize the rest of my money soon and send me on my way? Once that happened, I could pay the financial aid office, at least, and get them off my back for owing them. I knew I'd