“Can you drive? Do you know how?” Shy asked.
“Yes. I took lessons from my grandfather. He used to drive race shuttles, taught me everything I know.”
“Then why wouldn’t you drive yourself if you could?”
“I get distracted. I’ve had five accidents in that last two years. They revoked my license temporarily. I just got it back a few months ago. I gave my vehicle to my mother so that she could use it for her work. It’s worked out for me—I’ve found I save money on not having to buy fuel. It’s all good.”
Shy gave her a strange look. “Don’t tell Drake about that. You’re going to have to show your tracking and pursuit skills soon. I want it to be a surprise for him.”
Jinx just shrugged her shoulders, not seeing what the big deal was. “Okay, no problem.”
“I heard that you took him down at the shooting range with a sonic gun.”
“He was being an asshole,” Jinx defended herself.
“Hey, I understand completely. The guys at the office acted like I was a stupid blonde when I first got hired. I knocked a few of them on their asses and corrected their impression.”
Jinx smiled at Shy and gave her a high five. “I knew I liked you.”
Shy smiled back, “I think we’re going to be great friends. Can I tell you something?”
“Sure.”
“I think Drake is really into you.”
“Why would you say that?”
“Normally, Drake and I have this flirting commentary that we do. Neither of us really mean the things we tease each other with. Since you’ve been here, he barely even looks my way.”
Jinx felt a tinge of jealousy toward Drake flirting with her new friend. She tried to play off her interest. “I don’t think I’m his type. He’s a player, and I like to have a connection with a guy before I sleep with him.”
“Look, Drake gives off that player vibe. He’s attractive and has great sex appeal, but he’s a real softie at heart. He acts like he’s cool with no strings women, but I think he really does want something more, if it was with the right woman.”
Jinx just nodded as she turned her attention out the window of the taxi. She didn’t know what to think it. A part of her wanted to be the right woman for Drake, but was she ready for that?
