Jason took Jillian's advice and hurried home to shower after his class. The last thing he needed was to smell like some other girl's perfume before picking up Beth. He had about two hours before he had to get her, followed by Kira and Tessa. He prayed this night went smoothly. Jason worried less about Kira and Tessa. He thought they would be respectful of his relationship with Beth. The great worry to him was how Beth would handle the other two. Would it be a night of bickering or him playing peacemaker. He wasn't looking forward to either.
He showered quickly and dressed for the game. He wore jeans, warm socks, two shirts and a heavy Theta Chi hoodie over it all. Before he put the hoodie on, he managed to catch the weather on TV. It would be clear but would drop down into the upper forties. Jason hoped the girls would be warm enough and not want to leave before the game was over.
With about a half hour before he had to leave, Jason grabbed his notes for earth science class to study. Earth science would be one of his first exam next week. He had just started when Chad walked in.
"Hey, Dude," Chad said.
"Roomie."
"What you up to? Studying?"
"Yeah, but I got to leave for the game in twenty minutes," Jason informed.
"Oh, I nearly forgot. All I can think about is tonight with Stephanie and Pam. What time is Mark getting here?"
"He called earlier and I told him to be here before eight. Pam and Stef will be here at eight. Keep an eye open too for Brad from the swim team will you. I told him which room and when to be here but he might get lost or something."
"Okay. What're your plans after the game?"
"I'm going to try to be back first thing in the morning, if I spend the night with Beth. Not sure what she has in mind or arranged with Haden but I'm guessing she got her to move out for the night."
"You're amazing!"
"What?"
"You've got one of the hottest chicks on campus in Beth and yet you're trying to get back here for Pam and Stef. How much pussy you need, Man?" Chad chided.
"I know. You're right. I'm a fool for sure if I blow it with Beth. She's something else. I should be content with just her. I know she thinks so, but I'm not quite ready yet to settle into a permanent relationship."
"You blow it with Beth and you'll be one sorry ass."
"Don't I know it."
"I must admit I haven't been able to think about anything else myself other than fucking those two nymphets, Stef and Pam, but I'm not in your shoes with a gorgeous girlfriend like Beth. Those two sluts are the main element of my otherwise measly sex life for now."
"You're welcome," Jason boasted.
"True. Without you I'd be getting nothing but sore palms."
"No problem, brother. What're roommates for?"
"I got the best," Chad proclaimed.
"Thanks. Well, got to go," Jason lamented.
"Don't be so sad. Any of us here would give our eyeteeth to be going on a date with three beautiful women. Too bad you can't get all three in the sack at one time. That would be extraordinary."
"Sure would, but not likely," Jason fretted.
"Oh well, too bad. You might set a house record for nailing three girls at one time for that," Chad offered with a laugh.
"Might at that," Jason agreed laughing too.
Jason gave the engine of the older Camry a minute to warm up. The cooler weather brought out the age of the used car. The transmission even clunked a little when he eventually put it into reverse. The old car still ran good once it was warmed up though and purred smoothly by the time he parked near Beth's dorm.
He ran the short distance to the entrance and bound up the stairs to her floor. Beth answered moments after he knocked.
"Hi, Jason," Beth said, but made no move to kiss him.
"Hey, Beth," Jason responded and entered when she stepped away from the door.
"How warm do you think we need to be?" Beth asked with her back to him.
"I'd wear several layers," Jason suggested. "I checked the weather and it's supposed to be in the forties."
"Ouch. That's cold," Beth fussed.
"Bring gloves too if you have them," Jason added.
"Good idea."
Jason watched as she pulled on another shirt, a sweater, and lastly a university hoodie similar to his own frat one. He couldn't help thinking that with all those clothes on nothing would happen at the game between them. And the way things were going, maybe he'd be home earlier than expected. Beth grabbed her woolen cap and gloves and announced she was ready to go.
They didn't hold hands either as they walked to his car. The sun was burning golden orange on the horizon. In a few moments, it would drop out of sight. Jason could already feel the drop in temperature as the sun set.
"I think you'll be glad you're warmly dressed," Jason said breaking the silence.
"Definitely," Beth agreed.
"Where was Haden?" Jason decided to ask.
"It's her sister's birthday this weekend. She went home for a few days."
The way things had started, Jason didn't want to be too presumptuous, so he hid the inner smile he felt. He hoped this meant the stage was set for them to spend the night together but didn't feel sure of that at the moment. He unlocked the door and let Beth in.
A minute later, Jason pulled to the curb outside Hill dorm. He fingered Kira's cell number on speed dial and called her. Beth watched him.
"You have them on speed dial?" she asked incredulously.
"Yes," Jason replied. "I told you that we've done this ..."
"Before," Beth finished. "Yes, you told me. Am I on your speed dialing too?"
"Of course. Beth, you're not going to be..."