I widen my eyes and try to hide my confusion.
"I have a room waiting for me."
Not tonight, but that’s a detail he doesn’t know.
"Maybe, but you’re in no condition to drive. I don’t even know how you made it here."
Am I dreaming, or is he worried about me?
This day is full of surprises.
"I can handle myself, don’t worry about me."
"I don’t doubt that for a second, but you’re not fit to play warrior tonight."
He’s right.
"You can sleep in the room farthest from mine. I won’t try anything, if that’s what you’re worried about."
I look at him, confused. I’m trying not to collapse.
"Why do you want me to stay? It’s not your problem, as far as I know."
"You let me sleep at your place to keep me from crashing in a storm-this is my turn to return the favor. I don’t like being in someone
