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"Right."

"Yes! You could write an entire paper on it. The Hookup Experiment. Can a casual fling lead to great sex? Can great sex lead to more? Is Imogen vanilla or is there a kinky freak under the swim cap and goggles?"

She has a point-of-view. I have to give her that.

"You don't look excited," she says.

"I'm in awe of your wisdom." And, well, she's not wrong, exactly. I'm not doing a great job as a scientist. I know I'm experimenting with Patrick, but I haven't set out to answer a specific question.

What do I like? What do I want? Can casual sex ever stay casual?

All of the above.

All of the above is good.

"I am a genius, yes." She laughs again. "But one question: Will he be here all the time?"

"Sometimes, I guess," I say. "I think I'll be there more."

"'Cause you don't have to keep it down," she says. "I have great soundproof headphones."

"Uh-huh."

"And I don't mind the noise. My roomie freshman year had this sugar daddy with a college kink. He was always there. In our room. When I was there. So a few sounds from next door are no big deal."

That's disturbing. "Are you okay?"

"It was no big deal."

Really?

"Keep me posted on the experiment. It's a good one." She finishes her sandwich, stands, brings her dish to the sink, blows me a kiss. "Or if you need advice on anything. I'm experienced. Outfits, positions, anal. Anything."

"I appreciate that." As disturbing as her offer is, I might need advice, and I trust her more than I trust strangers on the internet.

It's not consistent. I share my soul with strangers on the internet.

But humans aren't rational creatures. That's really the core lesson in my courses.

People! They don't make sense!

After I finish lunch, and wash the dishes, I give in to my temptation to text Patrick.

Imogen: Are you free later this week? I could go for another round.

Patrick: My place or yours?

Imogen: Yours. If you don't mind.

Patrick: Happy to host.

Imogen: Tomorrow.

Patrick: Can you make it that long?

Maybe.

Imogen: I'll survive.


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