Page 43 of Rebel Summer
I heard Dax arrive at his apartment next door later that night. If I hadn’t noticed his door slam shut, or the opening and closing of his refrigerator, or the shower turning on, the blatant knocking against my wall would have eventually garnered my attention.
A moment later, I received a text.
DAX
Everything good?
ME
Great. It’s hard to stay annoyed with you when you leave me a welcome basket.
DAX
You probably would have stolen that stuff from me anyway.
ME
Thank you, Dax. I appreciate you letting me stay.
DAX
Sure. What did your dad say?
ME
Um
DAX
You didn’t tell him you were here?
ME
He might possibly think I’m staying at Cat’s house.
DAX
Why didn’t you just stay there?
ME
I didn’t want to impose.
DAX
Interesting. I feel very imposed upon.
ME
You don’t count. This is a business deal. I’m paying with hours.
DAX
Whatever helps you sleep at night.
Me
I think I’ll sleep great.
