Page 201 of Safe With You

Her mouth curved before she looked down at her glass.

“So,” she said, running a finger through the condensation along the side of it, “what else should I know about you?”

I leaned back against the booth. “That’s a broad question.”

“We have time.”

“How much?”

She glanced toward the clock on the wall. “Not enough for your entire life story.”

“Then you better ask good questions.”

She smiled. “I can do that.”

“I’m sure you can.”

The waitress started toward our table before Luna got the chance.

“Looks like you’ve been saved.”

“From my own question?”

“From having to come up with a good one.”

She narrowed her eyes. “Oh, I have plenty.”

“Like what?”

Her smile slowly widened.

“We don’t have enough time.”

“You ready to order?”

“I am.” Luna closed her menu and looked at me. “He might need another minute.”

“I’ve been ready.”

“Of course you have.”

The waitress looked between us. “I’ll start with you, then.”

I ordered eggs, bacon, potatoes, and pancakes before handing her my menu. Luna waited until I was finished before ordering French toast with eggs and sausage, adding a side of fruit after another few seconds of consideration.

When the waitress left, I reached for my coffee.

Luna watched me take a sip.

“What?”

“Nothing.”

I set the mug down. “You keep saying that this morning.”

“I’m observing.”

“Observing what?”