"Then why are you staring at Rory?"
"I've only ever dated nice guys. Maybe I need a change."
"Here's to being something that we aren't." Connor lifted up his beer bottle and tapped it against mine. "Good luck with Rory." Connor smiled at me and walked away.
"Was that him?" Emily grabbed my elbow and led me over to the kitchen.
"No that's Connor, Rory's friend that helped me try to make him jealous."
"He seems into you. And he's really good looking."
"I know. But I like Rory."
"Okay, which one is he?"
"He's the unbelievably gorgeous one over there." I pointed to where Rory was standing. He had ditched the girl and was now talking to a few guys near the couch. He smiled over at me.
"I can see the appeal," Emily said. "He's kind of dreamy."
"Dreamy and a total slut."
Emily laughed. "So, what did he tell you that you need to do?"
"Flirt with him by touching him a lot."
"Of course he did. How about you go try that out."
"Okay, come with me. I'll introduce you." The two of us walked over to Rory. "Hey, Rory."
Rory turned away from his guy friends.
"This is my friend, Emily." I gestured to Emily. "And Emily, this is my new roommate." I touched Rory on the arm. Geez, he's so muscular.
"Nice to meet you," Emily said and shook Rory's hand.
"Likewise. I was beginning to think that K
eira was a weird loner."
I laughed and lightly pushed on his shoulder. "Oh, stop it."
Rory laughed and gave me a strange look. "So, where is that guy you're crushing on?"
"He is..." I looked around the room. "Not here yet apparently. Maybe he stood me up." I laughed and lightly pushed Rory's shoulder again. Shit. I'm only supposed to do that when he makes a joke.
"Okay. Nice meeting you, Emily," Rory said and turned back to his friends.
Emily grabbed my arm and guided me over to the couch. "That was probably the worst flirting I've ever seen," she said and started laughing. "What is wrong with you?"
"He makes me nervous!"
"That was so awkward." She laughed again.
"Help me, please."
"What else did he tell you to do?"
"To rub his leg. Upwards."