Life Before Jodi

by Ana Cristina

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I heard footsteps moving rapidly out of our dorm and into the hall, the echo of them being swallowed by Tom’s loud cry: “JODIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!”

I put the pillow over my head and groaned, trying to think of life before Jodi. It was so much more peaceful then. Tom and I actually got along. Jerks like Mendez stayed in their place, not messing with us ‘cause we minded our own business. And there was no girl to mess it up, no need to bring out the old “Bros before hoes” clause. It was understood, like an honor code. You knew it, you didn’t break it, end of story.

But then Jodi entered the picture and everything was turned upside down. All of a sudden it was “Hoes before bros.” I groaned again and sank deeper into the mattress. Stupid Jodi. Stupid, worthless, gorgeous Jodi. As far as I was concerned, she and Mendez deserved each other.

“So, Brewster, have you learned to love yourself yet?”

“Go away, Lurch,” I said without moving.

“You know, if it’s any consolation, I was rooting for you.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Life Before Jodi

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 4 months ago

    I had to give Lurch a nice, cuddly side. I mean, the guy did give Jordan a book about learning to love yourself.

  2. Life Before Jodi

    A. Muse Morrington's Buddy Icon A. Muse Morrington

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Really lovelovelovelove Lurch! HA! Don’t believe him for a minute. And the “learned to love yourself” line is hysterical!!!

  3. Life Before Jodi

    uselessness' Buddy Icon uselessness

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice one. I love how the R.A. stuck around just to goad Jordan, as if he wasn’t miserable enough already. And Jodi is totally a ho. ;-)
    LoA

  4. Life Before Jodi

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love the title and Lurch’s lines, especially the last one were awesome. Okay, thinking cap engaged. Expect sequel shortly.

  5. Life Before Jodi

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    You have sequel!

  6. Life Before Jodi

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Sadly, I know that feeling. It’s not pleasant, but well told here.
    LoA

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