The Billionaire Boys Club (Billionaire Romance Series Book 1(5)

“Dinner,” Kelsey replied.

“Sounds good. What are you in the mood for?”



“Anything,” Kelsey replied.

“Mexican? I figure we’ll be ordering pizza a lot.”



Kelsey grinned. “I’m sure you’re right about that,” she replied.



They walked down the street, past a coffee shop and a closed toy store. Jessica pointed to a small street off Madison.

“I saw one there when I was walking around this morning. It got good reviews on Yelp.”



“Lead the way,” Kelsey said. They walked over to the restaurant, which had a covered patio, which was empty because of the September cold. The girls walked inside and took in the festive Mexican decor. A waitress walked over.

“Two,” Jessica said. The waitress picked up two menus and walked them over to a table near the window. The restaurant was mostly empty, with only a few tables full.

The girls sat and took their menus.

“Cool,” Jessica said. She looked over the menu. “I think I’ll have nachos. I never got rid of my freshman 15 from college anyway. How about you?”



“Fajitas,” Kelsey replied. “I’m starving. I haven’t eaten since breakfast.” The waitress walked over with a basket of tortilla chips and salsa. She took their order and walked back to the kitchen.

“You didn’t stop for lunch on the drive down?”



“We did. I was too nervous to eat,” Kelsey replied, taking a chip. “But I feel better now that I’m here.”



“Enjoy the moment. I won’t relax until I’ve gotten through exams.”



“That’s months from now.”



“Exactly,” Jessica smiled. The waitress brought over their soft drinks.

“Just what I needed,” Jessica said, sipping her drink and taking another chip. “What time is orientation tomorrow?”



“9 a.m., I think,” Kelsey replied. “Darrow Hall.”



“Getting us started in the torture chamber already.”



Kelsey smiled at her. “That’s what we’re here for.”



“Here’s to the ordeal,” Jessica said, raising her glass. Kelsey did the same.



After dinner and a quick stroll around the neighborhood, the girls headed back to campus. They headed to the service road entrance, but discovered that the gate had been locked for the evening.

They walked around to the main gate and entered the campus. They walked past the statue, toward their dorm, where two boys stood outside.

“They look like they stepped out of the Ralph Lauren catalog,” Jessica said, a little too loudly. One of the boys looked at her. He was wearing a polo shirt and jeans.

“Are you girls lost?” the boy said. “The community college is down the hill.” The boys laughed as both girls frowned.

“Don’t be insulting, Matt. Obviously, they’re looking for the high school. You’re in the wrong neighborhood, ladies. Go back out of the gate and get on the bus,” the other boy said to them. The boys laughed again.

“We’re One-Ls,” Jessica fumed, using the name for first-year law students.

“Somehow, I doubt that,” Matt said.

“I don’t have to explain myself to you,” Jessica snapped. She removed her key card from her pocket.

Kelsey, who had been silent through the fuss, rubbed her head. Her nerves had been getting to her all day, and she felt a headache coming on.

“Something wrong?” the other boy asked her. She looked up, into the cold grey eyes of a plump boy dressed in a navy fleece jacket.

Kelsey frowned. “I’m fine, thanks,” she snapped. Who were these guys?

“I don’t think she’s feeling friendly, Brandon,” Matt said to him.

“That’s clear,” Brandon replied. “Perhaps they should get some rest.”



“If you’d get away from the door, we could go in,” Jessica commented.

“Oh, so sorry,” Matt said. He moved to clear the path for the girls.

“You certainly are,” Jessica said with sarcasm.

Brandon laughed. “She’s a feisty one, Matt. Better hope she’s not in your section.”



“I’m sure I can handle her.”



“I’m sure you can’t. Come on, Kels,” Jessica said, walking past Matt and opening the entry door. Kelsey followed her and the door closed behind them.



“The New Yorker was cute,” Brandon said.

“They were both stupid,” said Matt.

Brandon laughed. “I wouldn’t assume stupid.”



Matt smiled wickedly. “We’ll find out as soon as classes start.”



The next morning, sunlight streamed into the lone window of their room as Kelsey yawned and stretched. She looked over at the cell phone sitting on the shared nightstand and sat up in horror.

“Jess! It’s almost 9 a.m!” Kelsey shouted.

“What?” Jessica said sleepily. Kelsey threw off the covers and leapt out of bed. She looked around frantically for her shower caddy, towel, and robe, and ran out of the room. Jessica raised her own arms, and a bit slower than Kelsey, since she was still tired, located her things and left the room.