Chapter 4: The Bet

Jax's POV

I pushed open the door to our suite with a cold can of water in my hand, the metal already sweating from the gym. The familiar smell of snacks and gym bags hit me as I stepped inside.

Theo was glued to his computer screen, fingers flying over the keyboard while some shooter game blasted from his headphones. Miles lounged on the couch, scrolling through his phone with that focused look he always got when checking swim stats.

I dropped onto the empty spot on the couch, stretching my legs out. The cold water felt good against my palm after all those reps.

“Where have you been?” Miles asked without looking up from his screen.

“Gym,” I replied, cracking open the can and taking a long sip. “And you know what? Lila was there.”

Miles’s phone lowered instantly. He turned his head, blue eyes narrowing with interest. “Lila? Who’s that? Since when do we have girls in this dorm?”

Theo let out a loud laugh from his desk, not even pausing his game. “I’m sure he’s starting to hallucinate after his ex dumped him.”

“Shut up,” I shot back with a grin. “I dumped her, remember? And come on, don’t tell me you guys haven’t noticed the new cleaner around here.”

Theo hit pause so fast the game sound cut off mid-explosion. He spun his chair around to face me, eyebrows raised. “Are you serious? You mean that fat girl? What was she doing in the gym? Trying to diet because we’ve been teasing her too much?”

I leaned back against the cushions, shaking my head. “Oh come on. You guys aren’t blind. Yeah, Lila’s chubby — soft belly, thick thighs, the whole package — but she’s sexy as hell. My eyes work just fine when it comes to girls.”

Miles tilted his head, thinking for a second. “Yeah… actually, her face is quite attractive. Cute when she blushes.”

“But we all know she’s getting bullied around here,” Theo pointed out, crossing his arms. “And how does she even work in a men’s dorm? Management must be desperate.”

“Who cares about the rules?” I said, sitting up straighter. “I’ve got an interesting idea.”

Miles groaned immediately. “No, no. I’m not getting dragged into another one of your crazy plans, Jax. Last time I joined in, I almost lost my medal in that stupid dare.”

“It’s not like that,” I assured him, holding up my hands. “Trust me, this one’s fun. You won’t lose anything important.”

Theo leaned forward, curiosity winning over his usual sarcasm. “Alright, spill it. What are you planning?”

I grinned, feeling the energy build. “Let’s make a bet. Whoever can make Lila moan the loudest wins free beer for a whole month.”

Theo blinked, then burst out laughing. “What kind of bet is that? Just free beer?”

“Yeah,” I said with a shrug. “Because it’s going to be easy. The prize fits the game.”

Miles raised an eyebrow, finally putting his phone down completely. “How do you know this bet will be easy? You’ve barely talked to her.”

I took another sip of water, remembering the way Lila had reacted earlier. “Because I’ve seen it myself. She gets aroused super easily. One deep voice, a little touch, a whisper in her ear — and she’s already wet. I’ve met girls like her before. It won’t be hard to make her moan. Simple rules: whoever gets the loudest reaction from her wins. Easy and interesting, right?”

Theo’s eyes lit up. He turned back to his computer for a second, saved his game, then spun around again. “I’m definitely in!”

I looked over at Miles, who was still watching me with that careful swimmer’s focus. “What about you? Come on, it’s just for fun. I’m sure she’ll enjoy it and won’t get all emotional about it.”

Miles rubbed the back of his neck, thinking it over. The room stayed quiet for a few seconds except for the low hum of Theo’s computer fans. Finally, he nodded slowly. “Yeah… okay. I’m in.”

A satisfied smile spread across my face. I could already picture it — Lila in that tight uniform that hugged every soft curve, blushing bright red, trying to stay professional while one of us pushed her buttons. The three of us competing to see who could make her lose control first. It sounded perfect. Harmless fun with a curvy girl who clearly had a sensitive body.

Theo clapped his hands once. “So how do we start? You already talked to her twice, Jax. Got any tips?”

I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees. “We take it slow at first. She’s shy. Works the late shift, so she’s usually alone in the hallways after most people settle down. Help her with heavy stuff, compliment the uniform, get close. Notice how fast she reacts. Last night I helped her with trash and she stared at me like I was magic. Tonight in the gym? I lifted her chin and whispered something simple — her face went red instantly. I bet she was already soaked just from that.”

Miles nodded thoughtfully. “Body worship angle might work well with her. She seems like the type who doesn’t hear nice things about her curves often. Soft belly, thick thighs… plenty to praise.”

“Exactly,” I agreed. “And she’s responsive. That’s the key. We don’t force anything. Just friendly help that turns flirty. See who can get her breathing heavy first, then moaning. Winner gets the beer, and we all get to enjoy the show.”

Theo grinned wide, already looking excited. “I like it. I can be the fun one — tease her while she’s cleaning, make her laugh, then catch her off guard with a touch. You be the bold one, Jax. Miles can do that quiet intense thing he’s good at.”

We spent the next while tossing ideas back and forth. I described how Lila had looked reaching for the top shelf — uniform riding up, soft body stretching, cheeks pink from embarrassment and effort.

Miles mentioned he’d seen her pushing the cleaning cart earlier and noted how her hips swayed naturally. Theo joked about leaving his door open while gaming shirtless to see if she’d stare.

The more we talked, the clearer the plan became. This wasn’t about being mean like the other guys in the dorm. This was different — turning the teasing into something mutual and hot. Lila seemed sweet underneath the shyness. If she got wet that easily from just my voice and a whisper, she might actually enjoy the attention once we warmed her up.

I crushed the empty can in my hand and tossed it toward the recycling bin. “Ground rules: nothing that makes her uncomfortable for real. If she says stop, we stop. But I have a feeling she won’t. She’s got that look — curious, horny, trying to hide it.”

Miles finally smiled a little. “As long as it stays fun.”

“It will,” I promised. “Think about it. Late nights, empty hallways, curvy girl in a tight uniform that’s already too small for her. We help her reach high places, ‘accidentally’ brush against her, whisper dirty little compliments. Watch her thighs press together when she gets turned on. See who can make her whimper first.”

Theo laughed again, but this time it was eager. “Free beer and a chance to play with the new cleaner? Count me in twice.”

We shook on it right there — a quick fist bump between the three of us to seal the deal. The bet was official. Whoever made Lila moan the loudest would drink for free the whole next month.