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As Tegan reaches across, the citrus scent of her hair pulls me back to the moment in the hallway before, but this time she’s unperturbed by my presence.
“Riley was telling me all about you.” Tegan steps back and rests against the table next to me, close enough to indicate she’s not wary of me, but not close enough to touch me.
“Did Riley tell you she spends her time trying to get my clothes off?” I ask Tegan.
“Funny, Jax,” retorts Riley.
Tegan shakes her head. “Poor Jax, pursued by wanton women.”
“Is that right?” I attempt to catch her eye, but she’s side-glancing Riley with a smile.
And she’s back to the old Tegan.
“Jax was inviting me to his under-25s club over in the corner.” Riley points with her plate.
Tegan looks to me. “Where’s my invite?”
She slowly licks tomato sauce from her bottom lip and her mouth twitches into a smile as I focus on the action, the challenge back on.
“I already gave you an invitation, Tegan.”
“Do I get to sit in the famous Jax Lewis’s lap too?” Tegan asks, clutching her chest with mock-excitement.
I pause before responding. Is she referring to Sofia or suggesting in a roundabout way that she’d like to? “Not in front of your brother.”
“Maybe somewhere more private instead?” she whispers.
Her words surprise me until I notice the familiar teasing glint in her eyes. This girl doesn’t know who she’s playing with here.
“Join the queue, because I’ve seen the number he goes through,” says Riley. “Right, Jax?”
“Was it Will or Nate that you’re hot for?” I retort, wishing she’d piss off with her stupid comments. Riley’s cheeks turn pink. “Or do you not care? They look the same and as you’re focused on getting us naked, I guess it doesn’t matter to you.”
“Strangely enough, I’m more interested in what people have to offer when they have their clothes on. You should try it some time.”
“Do you think it’s a good idea to talk to me like that?” I snap.
“Just saying.” Riley looks pointedly at Tegan. “Just so you know.”
I mutter something unpleasant about Riley under my breath and she runs her tongue along her teeth as she looks at me. “Well, I’m joining the ‘cool kids’.” She puts quotation marks around the words with her fingers. “Coming, Tegan?”
“Gotta be a ‘cool kid’ to join, Riley.” I mimic her action. “Not sure you qualify.”
Riley scowls at me, but I’m not in the mood for her. Firstly, she turned me down weeks ago, and secondly, she rubs me up the wrong way. Riley’s the same age as me but acts superior, and can be condescending. Ruby’s not a fan either, so we all have some interesting meetings.
“I’ll see what Nate and Will say,” she says and stalks away.
“That was… enlightening,” remarks Tegan.
“Professional differences.”
“I heard.”
They’ve spoken about me? That pisses me off.
“Having fun?” I ask, turning to face her. “Must be strange not knowing anybody.”
“I make friends easily, doesn’t bother me. Riley seems nice.”
