Chapter 158: Matt

"Where are you going?" Jewel's gentle laughter stopped him.

"To take another cold shower."

"Three?"

"Look, we made a deal. I don't know what's gotten into you, but you need time to think about us-me, you, and Matt. It's a lot to take in and today has been hard and very emotional."

Stubbornness replaced her playfulness. "It's getting worse."

"Christ." He pulled his shirt over his head.

Her hands came up in front of her, palms out. "Stop. I'll be good. Come back in here and talk to me please. I won't mention blow jobs or sex, I promise." Her grin was evil.

"You said that on purpose," he grumbled, but pulled his shirt back on; the thin material would do nothing if she got close. He needed steel armor around her.

She sat on the couch and patted the space beside her.

"I don't think so. I'll sit on this end." There were two large plush chairs facing the couch, but he didn't want to be that far away.

"Tell me about your concerts this weekend. I really don't know anything about the b