Chapter 58: Die Hard

"Well, it's about time you two came out here," Xander teased, popping our plates into the microwave one at a time. "Everything's getting cold."

I smirked, taking over. "I think you lived."

"Madame!" He threw a hand dramatically to his chest. "I am mortally wounded!"

Elias and I laughed.

"Don't quit your day job," I teased, handing Elias his plate. Then I glanced up at Xander. "Would you like me to reheat yours, too?"

"No, but thanks." He laughed. "Mine didn't stand a chance! I was starving."

I smirked. "Yeah. I can really see that." Although there was no fat on him at all, he had muscles for days and there was no chance of him starving to death.

Xander looked between us. "So, are you too good?"

I looked over at Elias and smiled. "We're good."

Elias smirked, his eyes meeting mine. "Yeah, we're aces."

I rolled my eyes, taking my plate to the table.

"So, why don't you two finish eating, and I'll pop some popcorn?" Xander asked, setting his dinner plate in the sink.

"Sounds good," Elias re