Compliments

*Cade's POV*

When Monroe is a good distance away I smack Xander hard in the chest, and say, “What the fuck was that, man?” 

“Um, first of all: ouch. Second: you’re welcome. I know you wanted to know if she was coming and I could tell you weren’t gonna ask her.”

“Was all the flirting necessary?” I don’t even try to hide the irritation in my voice.

“Chill, dude. It’s harmless. I’m not gonna steal your chick. But you know, it might be easier to get her if you actually speak to her.”

I just roll my eyes and start walking to the locker room. 

The four of us head to a pub near the old trailer park wh