MR AND MRS SMITH

“And you helped me. I really didn’t want you to drive….”

“But you wouldn’t have been able to do it yourself.”

Finn’s shoulders slump.

“You’ve got that right. I might’ve ended up in an accident myself. You didn’t have to do all of this.”

“And I did. Because I like to think I’m a good person.”

“Unlike me, you mean.”

I bite back a wince, shoving my hands into my pockets. They are tingling, and I’m not sure why.

“You’re a pain in the ass, but you did help me last night. Not exactly how I intended to return the favor, but I suppose we’ve canceled each other out in terms of owing a favor.”

He stares at me, almost like he’s not seen me before. Then he looks away with a shake of his head, and I’m surprised to hear him laugh.

“You’re not the first person to call me a pain in the ass. My brother calls me that all the time.”

“I’m sure he’s not the only one. You would get anyone’s back up just by being in the room.”

“Are you always this rude to people you barely know?”

I shrug.

“Let’s just say th