"Trust me, I tried to send him to work several times.He's stubborn."
"He is stubborn, but he's also a big grouch.I'm surprised he stuck around once he realized you were okay."
I chewed my lip."It was definitely out of character for him.Usually, I irritate him, and he can't stand to be in my presence."
The lines in her forehead deepened."Are you dating?"
My eyes widened, and I huffed out a laugh."Definitely not.Did you miss the part where I annoy him?"
She sighed."Everyone annoys him, but he's never taken care of anyone when they were sick before."
I rolled my eyes."I promise that it doesn't mean anything.I'm sure I looked awful, and he wanted to make sure I was going to live."
"Yeah, sure," Aspen said, but her lips were pursed.
If she thought it was odd for Maverick, then I was right in thinking the same.But it wasn't going to change my outlook.I needed to protect myself in this situation.And the most likely scenario was that he was doing something out of duty or obligation and not because he liked me.
He'd already rejected me once; I wouldn't let him close enough to do it again.
