Paul reveals something

“Thanks for that, I completely forgot my wallet.” You say, standing by the pump.

Paul has the windshield scrubber out, “stop it’s fine, the least I can do. You’re the one doing me the favor, remember”

You sip your hot coffee. The breeze on your thighs is a new sensation. You shiver a little and hit your vape.

Paul looks annoyed, “Erin, get it in now, don’t do that shit around my parents, especially my mom”

You put it back into your purse, “Okay, I make no promises, cmon indulge me this, I’ll be discreet” thinking about it, you touch his arm. “Paul , you don’t get to tell me what to do.”

“Actually..” Paul grimaced in that way that he has something to tell you that he knows you’re not going to like.

“Actually, WHAT?!”, you demand as your eyes narrow.

“Actually, I can, It was a custom pill, that you took. I’m sorry Erin. “ he winced like he already knew how pissed you’d be.

“fuck, no no no” you whisper yell at him. “Custom pill.. what do you mean?” You reach up and grab his shirt, you’re suddenly aware of his size. He’s a full head and half taller. You pound a feeble fist into his chest. “Tell me NOW” your raised voice turns heads.

Paul smiled like he was trying to deflect blame. Hands up, “Please calm down and get in the car. I’ll tell you everything. We need to make up time and it’s something we shouldn’t talk about here.”