“Shoot, I left my bag in the compartment with my wallet and phone.”
“I got it.”
“Are those compartments mostly waterproof?”
“Looks like we’ll find out.”
I eye him hard, pulling my menu down.
“Yes, Sunshine, it’s waterproof.”
I roll my eyes at him, and he titters while taking a gulp of coffee, which he’s totally doctored more to my liking than I expected.
“Why?”
“It’s a dual nickname, and I think I like it. See, most of the time, you, with your golden brown eyes and sunkissed hair, hit me like sunshine, but that snark…” He rolls his eyes to make a point, “is justfullof sunshine.”
“I guess it’s better than sweetheart.”
“I could always change it. How bout Darlin’ or Hot Stuff?”
“I’ll shut my mouth now.”
“Please don’t. I like your mouth.”
I let out a little sound of frustration. After Allie takes our orders, Jaxon unlocks his phone and looks at the weather.
“Will you please message Colin that we’re at a diner so Sydney’s not worrying?”
“Already did.”
“Thank you. So, what’s it saying?” My eyes try to see the screen, but I’m not close enough.
“Nothing you’re going to like.”
“Ugh…” I groan into my hands.
“No, none of that. This is an adventure. Drink your hot chocolate.”
I look up at Jaxon incredulously through my fingertips.
“An adventure?”
“Anything I get to do with you is an adventure.”
Aww, that is actually kind of sweet.
Jaxon pulls out of his jacket, and I admire the way his wet shirt stretches against his pecs.
“You know, for someone so exasperated with me all the time, you really like checking me out.”
I glance up at his eyes filled with amusement and narrow mine for a second before remembering my manners.
“Sorry.”
“Don’t be. I’m not.”
Scoffing at his words, I take another sip of my hot chocolate and look out the window.