“Then why did you come to me and offer what you did, knowing I hated you for all the wrong reasons?” He sounded confused. “I wanted to dance, I needed to dance. I didn’t think you’d agree unless I could provide you with something you didn’t have. My body was my bargaining chip. It’s not like you declined my offer,” I snorted. “I never told anyone this, but I was a virgin before you,” he whispered. “I know.” “Was it that obvious?” He seemed shocked. I laughed softly, “Well, yeah!” David laughed as well. I’d never heard his laugh before and it contained a nervous edge to it, like he could never really let go. “Well, it was nice catching up and reliving old times,” I said, sliding out of the booth, “but I really must be off.” “No, wait,” David said. There was something in the urgency

