Rosalind and I have had a BFF Chip since 7th grade—the ultimate best friend favor.

At age 25, Ros calls in her chip.

Her little brother lands in an hour.

And he needs a place to crash.

For more than one night.

No problem, right?

I pick Patrick up at LAX, expecting the same slight and nerdy boy I last saw in high school. He's still a nerd—new IT job—but all grown up and more gorgeous than any best friend's little brother has a right to be.

When he walks around my apartment in only a towel, it's difficult to keep seeing him as only a friend.

Ros completely bails on us, so I propose pooling our money into a two-bedroom and officially becoming roommates. He's polite, sweet, clean, and cooks.

What could go wrong?

I could fall in love with him.

Previously titled "The Roommate". This story is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.