“We hooked up once,” I say. “We’re not actually dating.” “Sure as hell seems like she thinks you are.” “We’re pretending to date,” I amend. “In exchange for tutoring.” He works his jaw. “Pretending.” “Her ex . . . he won’t leave her alone. He’s a piece of shit who was threatening her.” I don’t mention he’s also on the team because that would just add in another complication.
