Asher's POV

This guy is something else. I do my best to keep from laughing as I watch Brandon try to squirm out of the Brock's lap. Ignoring Brandon's attempts to flee, Brock wraps one arm around his waist while bringing the other up to sweetly caress his cheek. " You are so cute when you blush, sweetheart. I just want to gobble you up."

"I-I have to get to class, let me up." Brandon squeaks out. This is hilarious. Two days ago, I thought Brandon to be quite intimidating. At 6'1 and 185 pounds, he is a good bit bigger than me, but Brock dwarfs him at about 6'6, weighing at least 220 with his hulking muscles.

With no remorse, I snicker," No you don't, your next class doesn't start until 3:00, It's only," I glance at my watch," 12:30. You have plenty of time." I might have cowered at the death glare he sends me before, but now I just smirk at him.

Brock beams and begins petting Brandon's hair. Brandon smacks his hand away," Stop that! What are you doing? Let me go."

Undeterred, Brock just hugs Brandon to him. " Come on, baby, don't be like that. I know you don't really want me to let go. Just let me hold you." Brandon continues to attempt to escape Brock's grasp, but I can tell he isn't trying very hard. Brock brings his hand back up, once again stroking Brandon's hair. "Shh, you're ok. Just let it happen."

I look over at Ivy and see her hiding her face in her hands as she shakes with silent laughter. "Maybe we should leave these two to become better acquainted, do you think?" I ask her. Brandon looks at me with panic in his eyes, silently pleading for us not to abandon him with this overly affectionate giant of a man that is basically holding him hostage. But I can also see that he isn't really upset by the attention, if his recurring blush is anything to go by, so I ignore him.

Ivy lowers her hands, obviously attempting to hide her amusement and failing miserably. "Yeah, want to take a walk? You still have about an hour before you need to head to class. We could grab a coffee at The Busy Bean."

I stand before offering her my hand, "Sure, but do you think maybe this time you could try not to beat up any random strangers?" I smirk at her.

She blushes before mumbling, " He started it." Ivy takes my hand and rises from her seat.

"I know, babe. I was just kidding." I turn to look at the guys on the other side of the table. " See you later, Brandon. It was nice meeting you, Brock. I'm sure I'll see you around." I wink at him.

Brock smiles with a nod in my direction, still not speaking to me or looking away from Brandon for that matter. Brandon huffs with an annoyed glare but I just smile back before leading Ivy away.

Ivy swings our hands as we walk and keeps sending sweet smiles my way. The trek to the coffee shop is made in companionable silence. I can't believe this amazing girl is mine. Once we get our coffees, I'm careful not to bump into anyone as we head back out. " I'm going to have to head to class soon, but I will be done by 5:00. Do you think maybe we could meet up later?"

She quickly nods, " Of course. How about 6:00 at your tree?"

"Sounds good, but I think you mean our tree." I correct her.

She smiles brightly and throws herself at me before pressing a sweet kiss to my cheek and whispering, "Our tree."

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