I picture that dress pushed down around her waist, her tits bare and her legs wrapped around me.
 
 It’s a lovely thought.
 
 Yeah, when I jack off in the shower now, it’s always to thoughts of her.
 
 “No, I’m fine,” I say.
 
 Brian appears truly concerned. “I can’t leave you alone when you’re down like this.”
 
 “I’m not down. I’m doing just fine.” I smile at him.
 
 “That’s your fake smile.”
 
 “No, it’s not.” I smile wider.
 
 “Definitely your fake smile.” He glances toward the corner once more. The man has his eyes on Brian now.
 
 My phone buzzes and I immediately reach for it. I have a text from Marissa.
 
 You busy?
 
 I feel a genuine smile coming to my lips.
 
 “Booty call?” Brian asks.
 
 “Something like that. You go have your fun.”
 
 Brian leans forward and looks at me for a long moment. I think he’s going to say something else, but he shrugs and saunters off.
 
 Nope, I reply to Marissa. Not busy.
 
 Then I realize that if she’s texting me, it might mean something’s wrong.
 
 Shit.
 
 I stare at my phone, fearful as I wait for her reply.
 
 I’m having some cravings, she says.
 
 Oh, thank God.
 
 For me? I ask, though I knew that’s not when she means.
 
 No, you self-absorbed asshole.
 
 I laugh.
 
 I’m craving some very specific foods, and I was wondering if you could get them for me. You at home?
 
 Excellent. I can be useful for once!
 
 Nah, but I’m close, I reply.
 
 But you’re not busy?
 
 The guy I’m with is trying to pick up. And as I said, I’d like you to tell me whenever you need anything. Don’t worry about my exciting life. What do you want?
 
 Matcha double fromage cheesecake from Cheese & Me, she says. Plus beef and celery dumplings from Yang’s Dumplings. You know the places?