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“So tell me everything.” I lean onto my elbows, the rush of alcohol in my veins causing my head to feel like it’s swimming.
Ant laughs, clearly seeing the signs of my inebriation.
“You weren’t lying about being a cheap date. That’s only your third beer.” He points to my half empty glass.
“But they arehugebeers.” I make a half-assed attempt to defend myself, giggling like a damn teenager.
“They aren’t that big.” Laughter rumbles through him, and I swear it’s one of the most infectious sounds I’ve ever heard.
“They are so,” I argue. “Now stop trying to dodge my questions.”
“You asked me a question?” He pauses, cocking his head to the side.
“Ugh, no wonder Courtney dumped your ass,” I grumble, leaning back in my barstool and crossing my arms over my chest.
“Ouch.” He holds his hand to his chest. “That hurts, Bree. Here I thought we were bonding.”
“If we’re bonding then perhaps you should be opening up a little more.” I wag my finger at him.
“Says the girl who locks up tighter than Fort Knox anytime I broach anythingreal.”
“This isn’t about me,” I interject.
“See what I mean,” he laughs, saying I just made his point for him.
“Why did you and Courtney break up?” I push forward, ignoring his comment.
“I tell you what. I will answer one of your questions for every question of mine you answer. Otherwise, we will sit here and discuss baseball stats all night.”
“Baseball.” I stick out my tongue in disgust.
“Did you see how well Roderick is batting tonight?” He points to the television behind the bar. “They’re projecting that he’s going to break some serious records this season.”
“Okay, okay,” I laugh, cutting him off. “But I get to ask first.”
“Of course.” He gestures for me to continue.
“Why did you and Courtney break up?” I ask again.
“You realize you can ask me anything, and you’re choosing to ask me why I broke up with someone I dated over five years ago, right?”
“It’s something I’ve always been curious about.” I admit, taking a long drink of my beer before setting my glass back on the high-top table we’re currently occupying.
“Why?” He seems genuinely curious.
“Because it’s something she never really talked a lot about. One minute you’re all she talks about, the next it’s over. Just seems weird. Add on the fact that Courtney, the girl who never shuts up, suddenly had nothing to say on the matter. So… I guess I’m just curious.”
He studies me for a long moment before finally deciding to just answer me already.
“I had feelings for someone else, and it didn’t seem fair to string her along when my heart wasn’t in it.”
“Shut up!” I smack the table in front of me like this is the juiciest bit of news I’ve ever heard. “Who was it? Was it someone I know? Did Courtney know?”
He holds his hand up and laughs, “Hold on there, killer. That’s a hell of a lot more than one question. My turn.”
“But you didn’t tell me anything,” I whine.
“Oh, but I did. I told you the answer to the question you asked. Now, my turn.” He makes sure I’m not going to object before continuing. “Are you dating anyone?”
