Dangerous Fling (Dangerous Noise 4)

Mal: He didn't sing when you met.

Lacey: Did he have hot tattoos and piercing blue eyes?

Mal: Yes.

Lacey: Then it's surprising he's texting me this time of night. Finish your booty call early?

Mal: I don't booty call.

Lacey: Then explain the "You home?" text.

Mal: I want to talk.

Lacey: About?

Mal: If you don't want to talk, say that.

Lacey: You really don't booty call? You seem like the type with a harem.

Mal: In my basement or something?

Lacey: Don't be ridiculous.

Mal: I'm being ridiculous?

Lacey: Yes. California homes don't have basements.

I have to laugh. It's not my usual this is mildly amusing chuckle. It's a real laugh.

This girl is funny. Smart. Adorable.

I actually like her.

Fuck, I can't remember the last time I liked someone.

Mal: I do have women I can call.

Lacey: Who drop everything to fuck you?

Mal: Unfortunately.

Lacey: You don't enjoy being the center of their universe?

Mal: No.

Lacey: Hmm… I'm not sure if I believe you.

Mal: You don't?

Lacey: Yes.

Mal: Because…?

Lacey: You begged me to cut your video together.

Mal: Beg?

Lacey: Paid me. But now you're texting me when I'm supposed to be working. You want my attention.