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“Yeah, but we both know that was just her way of coping,” I interject.
“True. But it’s been a long time. Time does something to people.”
“Tell that to you and Sebastian.”
“That’s different.” She smiles to herself.
“You two always were a little different,” I agree.
“Why do I get the feeling you’re insulting me right now?” she laughs.
“Probably because I am.” I grin. “I’ve never met two people so consumed by their hearts. I mean seriously, there is more to life than love.”
“Like what?” She cocks a brow.
“Really good sex?” I say, more in question than stating as a fact.
“Of course, you would say that. And for your information, you don’t have a man like Sebastian Baxter without also having really good sex.”
“Great, just what I need to hear right now. I’m so deprived that even Ant is starting to look good,” I joke, regretting the statement the minute it leaves my lips.
“Please tell me you’re kidding.” She gives me a look that tells me she’s not so sure I am.
“Oh my God, Tess, really?” I immediately move to laugh it off. “This is Ant we’re talking about. He may be hot, but he’s also been balls deep in our best friend.” I shake my head, curling my nose.
“Ewww. Why do you have to say it like that?”
“Because it’s the truth.”
“You don’t have to be so crude about it.”
“It’s sex, Tess. How would you like me to be about it? Most sex isn’t like what you and Sebastian have. Far from it probably. It’s raw and primal. Dirty and erotic. There is no love involved. Just pure animalistic need.”
“It’s not always like that,” she objects.
“Yeah, it kinda is,” I disagree.
“You wouldn’t really sleep with Anthony, would you?” She raises an eyebrow, for whatever reason, feeling like she needs to ask a second time.
“Seriously, Tess?” I give her an annoyed look.
“Okay, okay. I just needed to make double sure.” She holds her hands up in surrender. “Is it weird, though? Having him stay with you when you guys have been out of touch for so long? I mean, I know you guys were pretty good friends in school, but that was years ago.”
I’ve asked myself this question many times. I mean, it should be weird, right? How easy we fell back into our friendship just felt so natural.
“Not really, no.” I shake my head. “He’s still the same old Ant he’s always been. And Jack loves having him there.”
“Aren’t you worried he’ll get attached?” Her question strikes me as a bit odd, but I try not to take offense to what she might be implying.
“Even if he does, it’s no different than if you were staying with me. Ant is my friend, and therefore will be in Jackson’s life whether he’s living with us or not. I think it’s amazing that they’ve bonded.”
“I didn’t mean anything by that,” she interjects, clearly sensing my defensiveness.
“I know.” I blow out a slow breath. “It’s just, I’m really weird about bringing guys around Jack, but it’s just Ant, right?”
“Right.” She smiles, clearly just trying to give me some reassurances now that she’s opened the door to good old-fashion doubt. “I mean, don’t get me wrong, I think it’s amazing what you’re doing for him. Ant’s a good guy, and I’m proud of him for pulling himself back up after the rough go he’s had the past few months. I’m also glad for the privacy; after five years, Sebastian and I definitely need it.” She winks suggestively.
“What do you mean, the rough go he’s had?” I can’t stop the question from falling from my lips.
