"Don't you mean that I should stop talking?" Elliot retorted.

"Was that what I meant?" Avery asked.

"It was," Elliot said without question.

"I think you came over just to pick a fight with me." Avery lifted her leg and kicked his side. "Don't stick so close to me."

"I'm about to fall off the bed," Elliot protested in a muffled voice.

Avery sat up and reached out to feel around the space next to him.

Elliot pulled her into his arms and said, "I'll give you everything you want, Avery. What e