I hoped he wouldn't be able to hear my heart beating against my chest as I turned to face him. "I know this is going to be a strange and stupid question, but I have to know." As I forced the knot in my throat to go down, I saw him look at me with worry. "Are you only interested in me for self-satisfaction? Are we simply 'friends with benefits', I suppose. I felt foolish for asking, but if that was how he felt, it was clear that he would not be able to feel the same way about me.
The vehicle's engine cut out as it came to a halt. Evidently, I was too preoccupied with my own ideas to be aware that we had already arrived.
Then, he unlocked his door. He said, "Let's go inside," and stepped out of the automobile.
I scowled at the fact that he disregarded my query. Madison, I'm not kidding. I
