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They’re talking about me in relation to endorseitated Alex has become

“That’s not fair You should’ve said so to be an issue It’s not like I tried to keep it a secret Motherf—No Yeah I get it” He runs his hand through his hair “I know it’s good exposure, but—yeah The money isn’t the issueWell, what the fuck am I supposed to tell—”

I take a step backward, rethinking my plan The floor creaks under my foot, and Alex swivels in his chair

“I don’t like—” His jaw drops “I gotta go I’ll call you on Monday”

He takes off the headset and drops it on his desk He misses, so it lands on the floor

“Who was that?” I finger the hem of my tank

“My agent, Dick” His eyes drop from my chest to my waist

“Are you in trouble for the other night?”

Alex shrugs “He’ll get over it”

I’m not sure I should buy his nonchalance “You sounded pretty upset”

“Just annoyed I have an interview spot as soon as I get back to Chicago”

“For the fight or the locker room?”

“Both But you don’t need to worry about that” He grips the armrests and swivels in his chair “These are my new favorite panties, by the way”

“I believe these are technically called underpants” I trace the outline of The Hulk His cartoon body is strategically placed so it looks like he’s punching his way out of my cooter

“I don’t give a shit what you call theer, signaling for me to turn around

I comply and am rewarded with a heavy exhalation of breath and ain and saunter his way

When I’s and wraps his hands around the backs ofat the underpants

“I love the flap” I finger the opening “It’s very convenient”