Chapter 85

“Goose.” I pointed out the piece of masking tape with my name written in red marker. “This is my locker.” Why was I introducing Patrick to an inanimate object? I supposed it was because I was nervous, still.

“Hello,” he said to it. “It’s cool it has the same name as you.” Patrick’s silliness was one of many things I adored about him.

“I keep it pretty well stocked,” I said as I opened the door. “Clean towels, some clothes, toothbrush, and all that stuff. I never knew when I might want to make a quick getaway or hide out a while.”

A caress against my cheek was Patrick’s only response. It made me shiver again, that and my soaking wet Batman outfit. “We’re not doing a good job making you feel all toasty,” he said then. “Hot water. Now.”

“You, too.” I took his hand. “Come on.”

We stripped down in silence. Once naked, Patrick allowed me to remove his glasses to set them on the counter beside the sink.