The Billionaire Boys Club (Billionaire Romance Series Book 1(34)

“Some people are keeping their options open,” Jessica retorted.

“I’d have to think about it.”



“He’s really cute though,” Jessica said.

Kelsey giggled. “That he is.”



On Monday and Tuesday morning, Ryan was a no-show in the gym. Tyler Olsen was there at his usual time. Having nothing else to do except her own workout, Kelsey noticed that Tyler had changed his workout while she had been chatting with Ryan during the weekend. Instead of working out his legs for as long as before, he had added two exercises on his arms. Kelsey mused that it was too bad that he was so irritating, because he was almost as cute as Ryan.

When Tyler stood up to leave Property on Tuesday afternoon, Ryan took his seat. Tyler looked back at him and Ryan winked. Tyler didn’t react and left the room.

“Hi, Kelsey,” Ryan said.

“Hi, Ryan,” Kelsey said. He really was a breath of fresh air.

“So I was wondering if you’d like to go out with me on Saturday?” Ryan continued.

Kelsey looked at him and smiled. “Where?”



“Movie? Dinner? Both?” Ryan asked. “Both, I think,” he answered.

“Sounds good,” Kelsey replied.

“I’ll pick you up at seven,” Ryan said. He gave her a big smile and walked off.



“Ryan Perkins asked me out,” Kelsey said over dinner.

Jessica put her fork down and looked at her. “No way,” she said.

“It’s true.”



“I didn’t think those guys would go out with just anyone.”



“Thanks.”



“You know what I mean.”



Kelsey grinned. “I know. Normal girls.”



“Yeah,” Jessica replied. “So what did you say?”



“I said yes,” Kelsey said, with a bit of surprise.

“Wow, Kels, you’ve been pretty serious about your studies. I wasn’t sure that you’d take a night off for a guy.”



“You have a point, but Ryan’s really nice.”



“He hangs out with those mean guys though.”



“They’ve known each other forever, like Dylan said. Anyway, I’m not sure that we’ve judged them fairly. Only Brandon and Matthew are really mean. Zachary is fine.”



“What about the one who calls you princess?”



“Tyler? Whatever,” Kelsey shrugged. “Anyway, Ryan’s nice and I’m going out with him on Saturday.”



“Does that mean you’re skipping the trip downtown with us?”



“Yeah, I probably should. Then I can study that afternoon.”



“I’ll bring you back something nice.”



“Thanks,” Kelsey said, taking a bite of her dinner.

“Do you like him?” Jessica asked.

“Ryan?” Kelsey smiled, thinking for a moment. “Maybe.”



“Are you sure you don’t want to join us?” Dylan asked as Jessica looked for her keys.

“I’m sure,” Kelsey said. “I need to get some work done.”



“It’s so awesome,” Ashley said. “I’m going out with Matthew, you’re dating Ryan.”



“It’s one date,” Kelsey replied.

“Sure,” Ashley said. “I think that Ryan really likes you. Have you seen how he looks at you?”



Kelsey blushed and Dylan frowned, just a little bit.

“Found them!” Jessica said in triumph.

“Okay, Kels. Have a good time studying,” Dylan said.

“And a better time tonight!” Ashley smiled at her.

“See you later,” Jessica said.

“See you guys,” Kelsey said, as the three of them left, and shut the door. Kelsey turned back to the books on her desk. She opened one, then sat back in her chair, thinking.

Ever since she had met Ryan Perkins, Kelsey had wondered about what he was like. He was cute, of course, but so was Tyler. Jessica had wondered if something was in the water of Medina to make them so attractive.

But Ryan was different from the rest. More friendly, more willing to get to know her. Sure, Tyler had helped her in the gym, but she figured that it was because he thought of her as a little girl who might hurt herself on the big equipment. Ryan had always been looking for a chance to talk to her.


Kelsey found that she was excited to finally have the opportunity to sit down and get to know him. Darrow was so small that it was difficult to have dinner with someone on campus without everyone asking if you were dating the next day. In fact, people had already assumed that Dylan was dating either her or Jessica because he joined them at the dining hall on occasion. So Kelsey was looking forward to being with him off campus, getting to find out what made Ryan Perkins tick. First, however, she needed to read 80 pages of property cases.

At six, Kelsey started to get ready. She had run over to the dining hall for a quick lunch, then gone right back to work. She hadn’t been on a real date in months. Her last semester of college, she had been too busy to go out, and in Port Townsend, although she went out with her girlfriends a few times, she wasn’t interested in any of the few boys she knew from high school that were still there.