We were breathless by the time we reached my apartment, and as I followed Alex inside, I leaned against the closed door to catch my breath. I’ve never behaved so irrationally before, in stark contrast to someone who usually weighed every circumstance with terrifying precision.
“I can’t believe we did that,” I giggled nervously, trying to cover my nervousness. “Whatever happened back there?”
Alex appeared to have recovered from his momentary illness which made my suspicions about him and Tiffany heightened. Since I knew my best friend’s temperament only too well, it would not surprise me if she suddenly felt attracted to Alex. I would hate for her to make Alex like a bone, and we would have to fight over him like two relentless Rottweilers.
“Nothing happened, I promise,” he insisted fi
