The Billionaire Boys Club (Billionaire Romance Series Book 1(31)

“I mean, he is anyway,” she whispered to Kelsey.

Kelsey giggled. “Matthew likes to talk. Just let him take the lead,” she added.

Ashley smiled at herself in the mirror.

“Perfect advice, Kelsey.” She glanced at her smartphone. “Oh, I’ve got to go downstairs!”



“Are you fashionably late?” Jessica asked, standing and picking up her casebook.

“Of course. Wish me luck tonight,” Ashley said, picking up her coat.

“Good luck,” Jessica and Kelsey said. The girls left the room, and Ashley walked down the hall to the stairs. Jessica and Kelsey let themselves into their room. Jessica jumped on her bed and Kelsey sat in her chair.


“Kill me if I fall for someone like that,” Jessica said. Kelsey giggled.

“I think you’re safe,” Kelsey replied.

“Why him? There’s three decent ones out of the Billionaire Boys Club.”



“Hmm,” Kelsey replied.

“And I’m not even considering the rest of the class. I’m sure there are some jerks in the bunch, but at least 50% should be decent.”



“I think Ashley must have a type.”



“Stupid?” Jessica asked.

“I was thinking brawny. He’s built like a football player,” Kelsey said.

“What’s your type, Kels?” Jessica said.

“No idea. How about you?”



“Single?” Jessica grinned.

“No. Matthew is single.”



“Single and not stupid,” Jessica replied.

“There you go,” Kelsey said.

“And Dylan’s type?” Jessica asked.

“I knew we were going there.”



“C’mon, Kels. Give me a clue. Straight hair? Underweight? I can handle the truth.”



Kelsey thought for a moment. “I don’t think Dylan has a type. He dated a Spanish exchange student for a few months, and a dance major from Philadelphia for a couple. Blonds, brunettes, thin, fat. I don’t think that’s how he decides. I think he’s looking for something else.”



“That indescribable something,” Jessica said.

“Exactly,” Kelsey replied.

“Well, that’s no help at all,” Jessica pouted.

“Sorry,” Kelsey replied.

“How did you meet him?”



“He was in my dorm, then we ended up in the same freshman English class together.”



“And you never….”



“No, of course not,” Kelsey said dismissively.

“Interesting,” Jessica said thoughtfully. “Why is he freaking out about exams already?”



“I don’t know. Dylan seems more stressed out than usual.”



“Maybe it’s because he has Matthew as a roommate?”



“Dylan gets along with everyone except Ian. I’m sure Matthew is a minor problem for him.”



“Well, if he’s like this now, I’m really worried about exam time.”



Kelsey shook her head. “I’m sure he’ll be fine.”



“I hope so.” Jessica was thoughtful for a moment. “The odds of graduating Darrow really suck though.”



“It’s about 65% right?” Kelsey said.

“That seems optimistic.”



“Well, people have already dropped out. Haven’t you noticed in your small group?”



“Yeah. I have,” Jessica said.

“So we just have to hang on,” Kelsey said positively.

“Tell you what. If you don’t drop out, I won’t,” Jessica said.

“I won’t. They’ll have to throw me out,” Kelsey said. “I’m not going quietly.”



“That’s the spirit!” Jessica said brightly. “Now we just have to cheer up Dylan so he can ask me out.”



“Why don’t you just ask him?” Kelsey said.

“That’s not romantic at all,” Jessica replied.

“Are you looking for romance or a rich husband?” Kelsey said.

Jessica laughed. “I told you. It depends on whether I pass Civ Pro or not.”



On Sunday, Ashley described her date with Matthew in what Jessica called “exhausting detail.”



Monday and Tuesday, Kelsey felt like she was getting into a routine of working out, meals and general confusion in class.

Wednesday morning, Tyler and Kelsey were in the gym, working out in their usual silence. Suddenly, Ryan walked in.

“So this is the reason you’re here every morning,” Ryan said brightly to Tyler.

Tyler glanced at him from his bench. “To work out?” he replied.

“Not what you’re doing, who you’re doing it with. Good morning, Kelsey,” Ryan said, smiling at her. Kelsey smiled back. Ryan walked over to her as Tyler went back to concentrating on his weights.

“Hi, Ryan,” Kelsey said, removing her earbuds and placing them around her neck.