Part Nine

Peter and Hollie made their way across Founders Square that afternoon after spending the day, hanging out at the bowling alley before getting lunch at Mr Burger and now they were making their way back to Aldridge House but it was as they were making their way over, Peter and Hollie were stopped by a woman who had long red hair, blue eyes with large breasts and a curvy ass wrapped up in a blouse with a knee-length skirt.

"Peter! Hollie!" Zoe Shipman excitedly greeted the pair as she gave Hollie a hug. "It's been a while since I saw you."

"Hey, it hasn't been that long," Peter responded. "We were at the Kappa's end-of-year party."

"Yeah, like three weeks ago. That's long enough," Zoe commented. "Especially since a lot can happen in three weeks," Zoe added as she looked at Hollie and then apologetically said. "I was so sorry to hear about you and Asa... You both seemed so good together."

"We were," Hollie said in agreement.

"How are you doing?" Zoe asked.

"Better thanks to this guy," Hollie answered as she indicated to Peter.

"I bet," Zoe said with a smirk.

"Not like that," Both Peter and Hollie said at the same time.

"Hollie and I are just friends," Peter told the redhead.

"Best friends," Hollie added.

"So, what are you doing here?" Peter questioned in an effort to change the subject.

"Oh, I'm interning for Morgan-Drake Enterprises over the summer and I'm just on my lunch," Zoe answered. "But all things considered, I am glad I ran into you both especially you, Peter..." Zoe paused as she looked at the teenager. "I was meaning to speak to you properly at the party but we didn't get a chance but I was wondering if maybe you'd like to go out on a date with me?"

"I... Zoe you're a great frie..." Peter began to say.

"He'd love to," Hollie interrupted. "He'll text you details."

"Really?" Zoe said as she looked at Peter.

"Yeah," Peter said in agreement as he looked at the redhead and didn't want to disappoint her since she looked so excited. "We'll figure out the details later."

"Great," Zoe smiled before checking the time. "I should go. I'll see you both."

"Yeah, see you." Both Peter and Hollie said goodbye to the redhead.

"What was that Hollie? Saying yes to Zoe." Peter told her.

"What? Zoe's a great girl and you've been a great friend to me recently," Hollie told him. "Think of this as my way of saying thank you. Setting you up with an amazing woman."

"Ok," Peter nodded. "Besides, you're right. Zoe is a great woman so I guess it won't be the worst thing in the world to go out on a date with her."

Making his way out of the gym following Nathan, Jerome and his best friend made their way to the locker room where after a quick shower the pair headed to their lockers where they began to get changed, talking to each other as they did.

"Man, Coach was really gunning for you today," Jerome commented as he put on his jeans.

"I missed one practice and he just never lets it go." Nathan shook his head. "He's lucky he's got us coming in over the summer for this."

"That's because we're a good team and he wants us to keep our form." Jerome reminded him.

"That's true." Nathan agreed. "So, where were you earlier? Don't think I didn't notice you showing up ten minutes late? You're normally quite early."

"I had a similar situation that you had the other day," Jerome said as he thought about Claire before turning his attention back to Nathan. "But unlike you, I at least made it."

"Guess you're not gonna let that go either," Nathan commented.

"Nate, I'm your best friend, of course I'm not." Jerome chuckled as he put on his shirt.

"Well, anyways, you planning on bringing this girl to your frat party tonight?" Nathan wondered.

"Not my party. It's Chris's and I don't know..." Jerome said. "We're keeping it casual."

"Good because for the first time in a while, both of us and Peter are single," Nathan said. "Let's have some fun, enjoy college and the parties to the fullest. You know what I mean?"

"Yeah, I get it." Jerome smiled although he couldn't help but think about Claire.