Off Limits
"Sweatpants are an inefficiency. They breed a mindset of stagnation."
I rolled my eyes, desperately trying to summon my usual bright, sarcastic shield to mask the intense awkwardness vibrating through my veins. "Right. God forbid a human being experiences comfort. By the way... about last night. I was a bit... overwhelmed. So, thanks. For not letting me get murdered by a guy with a wire cutter."
"You're welcome," Peter said, his voice smooth, cold, and entirely devoid of any acknowledgment of the fact that I had practically melted into his skin twelve hours ago. "There is espresso in the machine. Food is in the refrigerator. Eat. We have a scheduling conflict to resolve."