Rhys's POV
I leaned against the doorframe, watching Jaxon pull his shirt back on, his movements quick and efficient. My heart was still racing from what had just happened between us—not just the physical connection, but the emotional one that followed.
"Are you really going to pretend that conversation didn't happen?" I asked softly.
Jaxon's shoulders tensed, but he didn't turn around. "Not now, Rhys."
I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Just minutes ago, he'd been vulnerable with me, confessing insecurities I never thought he'd admit. How he'd felt threatened by my closeness to Hazel from the beginning. How he worried I'd choose her over him if it ever came to that.
"You can't just open up to me like that and then slam the door shut again," I said, crossing the room to stand behind him.
"Watch me," he muttered, but there was less bite in his tone than usual.