"Elaine, you fell on purpose, didn't you?"

I couldn't believe Maya jumped to that conclusion. My side was still throbbing, and I probably had a nasty bruise forming. I wanted to lift my shirt and show her just how real that fall was.

I wasn't stupid enough to risk getting hurt just to get close to someone.

I rolled my eyes but let her continue. "So what was it like? Are his arms as strong as they look? How did it feel when ...