He remembered.
A smile tugs at my lips and I spin around, taking the tablets left out for me and gulping back the energy drink. A moan escapes me as the grape-flavored goodness flows down my throat. Who knew Jack was so thoughtful?
Even more of a reasonnotto fall into bed with him.
My smile widens as I imagine Blair marking this down on her pros list.He knows your favorite hangover cure.He must be my soulmate.
Soft music filters in from somewhere in the house and I laugh to myself. There will be no thoughts of soulmates today. Jack is a friend. Nothing more. It’s time to get my ass up out of bed.
After a quick shower—in the bathroom conveniently located across from my room—followed by minimal effort getting ready, I make my way downstairs, beelining for the kitchen.I’m in desperate need of some food.
Jack’s waiting when I reach the bottom step, his warm smile bringing about my own. “Good morning. How did you sleep?”
“Like a log.”
“Good.” He chuckles lightly. “And…how did you wake up?” He cringes and it’s my turn to giggle.
“Waking up was a bitch, but I feel better thanks to you. The Advil, or whatever you call it, and energy drink worked wonders. I can’t believe you remembered that.”
“Energy drink?” Jack frowns, glancing away in thought, and my mind whirs.
“Yeah.” I hesitate. “You left it out for me. Didn’t you?”
The furrows in his brow deepen before he barks out a deep laugh. “I didn’t think I wasthatdrunk last night, but my memory seems to be a little sketchy. I’m glad I remembered in my drunken state, and I’m happy it helped.”
“You’re still a lightweight then?” I bite my lip to stifle a smile and Jack winces dramatically.
“Maybe. Though…you were making me drink vodka straight from the bottle.”
“Very true. I’m surprised you were walking let alone able to escort me to my room.”
“Me too.” His belly rumbles in a chuckle, as Mason clears his throat from down the hall, drawing my gaze. I hadn’t noticed he was standing there.
“Oh, fuck.” Jack winces again. “I was waiting here for a reason. How would you like to spend the day exploring Sydney with me?”
“I’d love that.”
“Great.” Jack turns to Mason, giving him a cheesy grin. “Soo…” he begins, eliciting a deep huff from Mason.
“Fine. But you better not crash it.”
“I hadoneaccident and you’ve never let it go.” He turns back to face me. “It wasn’t even bad.”
I snort under my breath and I swear Mason groans. I may have no idea what’s going on, but I love good sibling banter. Probably because I never had siblings of my own.I wanted that.
“Don’t forget about the ground rules, baby bro.” Mason stares pointedly and I enjoy that too. He’s cute when he’s grumpy. “My keys are by the door,” he grates, disappearing out of sight.
“In case you haven’t figured it out, we’re taking Mase’s car. Mine is…” Jack trails off with an awkward shrug.
“Disgusting,” Mason calls out, making me giggle behind my hand. “That’s what it is.”
“Disgusting, huh?”
Jack winces but confirms with a nod. “Yep. I could take better care of it. But I don't.”
“Okay. Where are we going?” I change the subject, silently adding car cleanliness to Jack’s cons list, while his face lights up, embarrassment gone.
“It’s a surprise.”
