Xavier reads my mind, sticking his hand up. “I stayed on my side, Scout’s honor.”
I crack a small smile.
“I’m sure Brie will be thrilled about us sleeping together.”
Xavier’s eyes grow at my comment.
That came out wrong.
“I-I meant sleeping in the same bed. Not like… the other thing,” I squeak and snatch the glass of water on the nightstand. I chug the whole thing before I can embarrass myself further. “Anyway, I should get going.”
I fling my legs over the edge of the bed and rise to my feet.
“Take it easy,” Xav suggests. “You’re probably still—”
My knees give out instantly, my energy levels dropping to an all-time low. Strong arms knot around my waist before I collapse.
“Weak,” Xavier finishes, his breath fanning my cheek.
I swallow hard at the proximity.
“I’m okay. Just dizzy.” I squint my eyes to regain focus.
Being roofied will do that you.
Oh, and don’t forget the killer hangover.
“I need to go home.” I wriggle out of his hold, bracing myself on furniture as I stumble to his bedroom door. Xavier extends his arm out in front of me, blocking my access to the knob.
“What you need is to eat and chug like five gallons of water. Let me make you breakfast.”
We’re closer than should be allowed, especially considering he’s a taken guy, but I don’t withdraw, staring up at him. I get he was just being a decent person last night, but blocking the door?
Why is he acting like he gives a shit all of a sudden?
“But your parents—”
He cuts me off. “Are out for the day.”
I try to unlock my phone.
“It’s fine, really, I’ll just ask Dia to pick me up.”
My phone screen flashes with an empty battery sign.
Damn it.
“Come on, Vee. It’s the least I can do after…”
Breaking my heart?
Shitting all over our promises?
Going back to your ex?
“I’ll just walk or something.” I round him, anger soaring in my stomach, and swing the door open—who cares that I don’t know my way around this house?
I catch my reflection in the mirror in the hall and cringe. My makeup is smeared everywhere, my pink hair a big bundle of knots. I already know trying to explain my homeless appearance to Mom is going to be a blast.