The girl dipped her head in a slow nod, fingers brushing through her messy hair. Her gaze drifted toward Joey, who flashed a wide grin and waved like he was greeting an old friend.
“Joey, can I get some water? My throat feels super dry.”
“On it, pretty girl!”
A pair of eyes still lingered on her, sharp and unimpressed, but Tia didn’t notice a thing. She was far too caught up in her own haze. The moment a glass of water was handed over, she grabbed it quickly and gulped it down in a rush, the clear liquid sliding down her throat as if she’d been wandering a desert.
“Just go home and crash on that piss-stained bed of yours!” Rival snapped, his tone slicing through the air. It was harsh enough to pull Tia’s foggy mind into focus. Her eyes were still heavy, but not so heavy that she couldn
