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We hung out together, did homework together in the evenings, went to each other’s games and dances. “Pretty serious.”
Max dropped the cloth, throwing it in a bucket under the counter, then leaned in, lowering his voice. “Were you intimate?”
I bristled at the personal question. “You’re kidding me, right?”
Max drew back, his expression relaxed. “It was high school. Were you fucking like bunnies, or was she saving it for marriage?”
I shook my head, not quite believing I was telling him something so personal, but I needed his opinion. “She wasn’t ready. I thought it would happen when we went to college, but then we went to different schools. She got caught up in her social life. Weekends together were rare. We drifted apart.”
Max shrugged. “So, that’s a no. I think you’re good.”
“You’re saying I can date Remi because I didn’t have sex with her sister?” I asked the question carefully because I wanted to make sure I understood what he was saying. It sounded insane to me.
“That’s exactly what I’m saying.” A customer called for Max, so he drifted down the bar to pour a draft beer for him.
Was I overthinking this thing with Remi? The idea of kissing her had me on edge. If I got close to her, I’d want more.
When Max returned to stand in front of me, I said, “It can’t be that simple.”
“If it bothers you, you can always call Delilah and talk to her about it. Get her okay.”
“I don’t know if I’m ready for that.” I was attracted to Remi. I wanted to kiss her, and maybe more. But seriously date her? I didn’t have time for that. I needed to focus on my job and getting that promotion. Mixing drinks at the juice shop and sliding into her sweet pussy would be a distraction.
“Or you can have fun with her, and Delilah never needs to know because this thing with Remi isn’t serious.”
I liked that idea, but at the same time, there was a smidgeon of unease in my gut. Remi was a nice girl. She deserved more than what I could offer her.
Max raised a brow. “Do you know what Remi wants?”
“I don’t even know if she’s attracted to me.” Although she seemed to enjoy the massage I gave her earlier. If I was reading her signals right, she wouldn’t have pushed me away if I’d taken things to the next level.
“For being a cop, you’re pretty oblivious to what’s right in front of you.”
I remained silent because I wasn’t ready to respond to that.
“You could discuss it with her. Maybe she’ll surprise you and want something casual.”
Hope soared through me. Was it possible I’d created a barrier when none existed?
I tipped the glass to my lips. “It’s not a bad idea.”
“I like to think I give good advice.”
Mallory paused when she walked past, clearly hearing what he’d said. “I’m not sure he’s the one to ask. He was pretty clueless over Zoe for a long time.”
I grunted. She was right. They were friends, dancing around each other, not wanting to ruin their friendship by getting involved. Now that they’d worked things out, they were renovating his house and talking about getting a puppy. If Max’s life could change so much in a short time, could mine do the same?
No. This thing with Remi had a time limit. I wouldn’t allow anything else.
Zoe and Max were different. They’d been friends since they were kids. Remi and I didn’t have that same connection. I could have something with her that was casual, and neither of us would be hurt when I inevitably walked away.
My mind drifted to the image of her answering the door in that lace top, and my mind went straight to the gutter. I imagined her legs wrapped around me while I thrust inside her.
“Don’t assume anything. Talk to her about what’s on your mind, find out where she’s at. If her sister is a problem, she’ll tell you.”
I tipped my beer to him in thanks. “I hope you’re right.”
Max smirked. “I helped Ethan get Savannah. I’m becoming quite the matchmaker.”
