I can feel Landon across the room. Watching me. Mocking me in his head.
“Will you excuse me, Jack?” I slide off the stool. “I just need to go to the restroom.”
He winks. “I’ll be right here.”
I walk around the bar and push through the bathroom door. A growl crawls up my throat as I yank my phone out of my purse and fire off a text to Landon.
Me
Are you stalking me? Go find another bar to lurk in.
Landon
I was here first. Not my fault you were too self-absorbed to notice.
Me
I come here all the time. I claim this bar.
Landon
Your date looks lonely. Hurry back.
Me
Not until you go away.
Landon
Seemed like you were having a riveting conversation. Was he telling you about his favorite protein powder flavors?
Me
Jealous he has bigger muscles than you?
Landon
You didn’t seem to mind when you were staring the other day
Me
It was YOU who was staring
Landon
You’ve got me staring again. Nice dress.
Me
Why don’t you come back here so I can pluck your eyeballs out of your head?
Landon
I’m already here.
Excitement spikes in my veins. I whip open the bathroom door.
There’s nothing but an empty hallway.
