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“Hungover?” I ask in disbelief.
“Yeah, hungover,” she replies, fixing me with hard eyes.
Nobody else is in the restaurant, the square tables covered in blue cloth and set for later diners. “And hungry?”
“A little.” She holds up a paper-wrapped sandwich. “I didn’t expect anybody else to be around at this time.”
“Same. I think a few people are recharging for going out tonight.”
Tegan picks at the corner of the wrapper. “Early night for me.”
Her quiet evasiveness is at odds with the Tegan I know. “Do you want me to tell you what really happened? I don’t think you’re hungover.”
“Don’t you start lecturing me too. I’m sure you won’t remember clearly either, not like you were sober.”
I wait until she’s forced to look at me for an answer. “Some of it’s crystal clear, Tegan.”
“It’s done. Doesn’t matter. Just wanted to say thanks.” Tegan turns away and when I laugh to myself, she looks back. “What?”
“Can see why Bryn gets annoyed with you. Stubborn as.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“If I was a chick, I’d be shaken up by last night, so I think you’re putting a good front on. Plus, I think you’re lying to yourself.”
“Really? And you’re suddenly an expert on me are you?”
“Not as much as I’d like to be.” I bite my lip. “Inappropriate, sorry.”
Tegan shakes her head. “I’ll just lay off the alcohol and not get myself in that position again.”
“Or not accept drinks from strangers.”
“What?” Tegan’s voice drops.
“Tomas. He said he gave you a beer that’s why I’m convinced he spiked your drink, because co-incidentally, he was the one ‘helping’ you out. Do you remember being with him?”
“No. I have blanks. I don’t remember anything. Jax, I hardly remember you. Please stop talking about last night. I just wanted to say thank you and leave the topic for good.”
I toy with the idea of continuing my attempt to make Tegan listen, but I don’t want to piss her off. This isn’t the last she’ll hear about the situation from me.
I change tack. “I’m glad I didn’t let you kiss me then. I’d be insulted if you said my kissing wasn’t memorable.”
Tegan turns pink, something I never thought I’d achieve. “Let me kiss you?”
“Yeah. You suggested it.”
“Right.” She scowls at my amused tone. “I’ll catch you later.”
Before I have a chance to respond, Tegan strides away.
TEGAN
Light footsteps follow me across the tiled floor as I head along the hallway toward the elevator and Jax catches up, appearing at my shoulder. “Don’t walk off.”
“I’m tired and not in the mood for teasing,” I reply, not stopping. He’s already told me things I don’t want to know, and now he thinks he’s funny?
“I wasn’t teasing!” He grabs my hand and despite my surprise, I don’t pull away. “I understand. You don’t remember much of last night. Do you remember us calling a truce?”
