“Lotus flower? What are you doing here? Oh! Wanna join me?” “Why the fuck—” I cut myself off and speak in a calmer tone. “Why were you underwater?” “Meditating.” “Meditating?” “Yeah.” He grins. “I can hold my breath for over four minutes.” “Let me get this straight. You meditate by holding your breath underwater?” “Yup. Want me to teach you?” “You’re seriously fucking mental.” “Is that a good thing?” He shakes his head, sending water flying everywhere. “No, it’s not. And stop that. Are you a dog?” “Woof.” He grabs my cheeks with wet fingers. “Let me lick your face.” “Hard pass.”
