AN: A few more and Grand Slam will be no more. Who wants a Home Run? Good, because this nonsense is going to be a trilogy.

Chapter 35

"I can't believe you're leaving!" Heidi moaned. "What will I do without you?"

I just pointed to Tanya who took it from there. "Make me scream out in ecstasy, Sugar Lips. Don't worry, I'm from those parts. You, Chelsea and Diego can road trip it with me to visit Mama Bella."

I gave her the finger. Tanya just laughed.

We were sitting in the student center and watching for that not so devious Riley. I was going to ruin his reputation on campus, because it brought me joy. I was out of this Ivy League joint in a week, so I didn't care in the least about what anybody thought of me.

"I can't believe Ed is going for this. How did you talk him into it?" Tanya asked as she peeked at Kid hiding with Pete behind a pole.

I shrugged. "Sex and a package of Oreos. He is surprisingly easy."

"As are you," Tanya added with a snicker, as I flicked a paper clip at her that was lying on the table.

Heidi gasped, "Is that Edward's ex-roommate?"

It was. Felix had his mouth suctioned to Jane, that megalomaniacal sorority sister's mouth like an octopus. That was a surprise. I wonder if she was a Trekkie or whatever they call the Star Wars nerds? Actually, I didn't care in the least either way.

Except I did, I must admit. Not the relationship, because whatever floats their dysfunctional boat. Obnoxious opposites attract and all that jazz. It was that this oddly surprising coupling was going to steal my thunder. All eyes were on them.

"Break it up, Tanya." I nodded towards Felix and his wandering hands. This was a public building, not a bordello. I lie. Kid and I would do the same thing they are.

Tanya pouted and stood. "Fine. You owe me. Ice cream, you pregnant pain in the ass."

She went over to Jane and Felix, loudly interrupting, "How did you do on the exam in Biology, guys?"

Jane removed her mouth from Felix's vacuum and looked at her in confusion. "We have Bio together?"

Tanya didn't even have Biology.

Heidi grabbed my arm and pulled it sharply. "He's here with a girl!"

"Stop shaking the fetus," I barked at her. "I know that chick."

Indeed I did. Her name was Jasmine and she wore dreads and reeked of patchouli. It was unfortunate I had to sit near her in ceramics. My art suffered as she droned on about the Woodstock and Janis Joplin. I see Riley boy had his new conquest.

They sat nearby. Riley took her hand and stroked it. He glanced over at me with a nod. Really? He was such a douche.

"It's on!" I glanced at Heidi who nodded and we headed over to Riley's table.

I sniffed loudly, "Riley?"

I could hear Tanya mutter, "Terrible, terrible actress."

"Yes, Bella?" He smiled his evil smile at me. "What can I do for you, Honey? I'm kind of on a date right now. How about you come by later?"

Uh huh. Sure.

I made was eyes really wide. Hopefully, I could push out some tears. "It's positive, Riley! We can start our loving family!"

"What?" He looked at me like I was crazy.

"I have been blessed with the fruit of our coming together biblically. We have to get married before my father finds out. He will surely shoot you!"

"What?" His mouth dropped open.

I looked at Heidi. "I thought he was going to be happy?"

I wailed into Heidi's black sweater. It smelled like Tanya. Gross.

"I told you not to trust his sweet words, Bella! Edward was always the right choice for you!" Heidi was a worse actress than I was. This was community theater at it's most horrific.

"Curses! I thought Riley cared for me!" I cried.

"What?" Riley was on repeat.

I threw my hands in the air. "My poor wee child will be a bastard!"

Tanya was laughing hysterically.

The student center was full and all eyes were on my revenge. People were texting and Jane was sending out the alert to the sororities.

Jasmine jumped up. "I thought I was the only one you've been with this semester!"

Rumor has it that Riley had about twenty girls in the classes he was the TA for. Not surprising. Some girls were just stupid.

"Jasmine! Wait!" Riley stood. "What is this all about, Bella?"

"You try to ruin me and I return the favor, dumb ass." I winked. I added louder, "I truly loved Edward! You destroyed it with your seed!"

"I still love you, my sweet!" Kid ran up and grabbed me like in one of his knights being romantic movies. "I will love you and this child, for there is still a chance it is mine. This Riley knave has been not honorable!"

"I never slept—" Riley began.

Kid punched him in the nose. He hissed, "Never mess with me or my girl!"

People started to cheer. Kid bowed and I curtsied. Riley was on the ground, clutching his nose.

Tanya came up still hyperventilating from laughter. "You two are crazy!"

"We are," Kid stated. He grabbed me and dipped me down for a kiss. "You ready to pack up and head home for Christmas, my lady?"

"Ready to head home forever, my lord," I replied without thinking.

He got a twinkle in his eye.

"No."

"But you just said it!" He exclaimed gleefully. "Say it again!"

"No?"

"Not that." He kissed me again.

"My lord," I mumbled.

"That's my girl!"

The things I do for him. Ugh. It must be love.