She giggled at my reaction, a big grin on her face, her bright red hair tucked behind her ears, her green eyes dancing with delight.My face felt hot, ...rompting me to glance past her at the wall in embarrassment. “What time is it?” I wondered, realizing my entire body felt super sore. Even just trying to move felt like a struggle.“About two-thirty,” she replied. “We both slept for a good hour and a half.” She grinned at me. “You really wore me out.”“Wore you out?” I scoffed at the idea. “I feel. His bum cheeks were stiffly wobbling and they looked so fucking sexy. “You’re the gay one, mate. Lying there wiggling your arse for me.” He laughed. He then pushed his bum up in the air. “Oooh! Mate, look at my bum. Do you wanna shag me, mate?” I threw the magazine at him, hit him on the arse with it. He rolled over and lay there on the rug face up. Oh fuck, he looked even sexier now with it all bulging out in his tight little jock. I had a quick glance but then I had to look away coz I got. “It is vital you make a lasting imprint on our enterprising thief, one that lasts for at least a week.”Perhaps the owners did appreciate his attempt at humor and were trying a little themselves. Turning my attention back to the entire group I continued seeking clarification. “After I care for this using the old-fashioned remedy, there will be no jail for the thief? No other punishment besides returning all the books?”There were affirmative nods from the proprietors of Sherwood, NuWest,. “Upstairs, second last room on the left is mine.”I can’t fight the snicker rising in my throat. “You’re a frat boy?”He rolls his eyes, “Yeah, yeah, it looks good on resumés. Are you coming or not?”I grin deviously. “That depends on your skills.”He laughs at the wordplay before stalking off and heading for the stairs. I quickly text Ava to let her know I’ll find my own way home and that I’ll see her tomorrow. She replies with a winky face, and I laugh.I head up the stairs, my heels clanking on.