“Naw!” Melissa said in the back. She pouted and looked between the two.

Lola rolled her eyes and pressed Melissa back into her seat, all the while laughing at her best friend’s hopelessly romantic side shining through.

“Hey, Jax,” Melissa said. “Do you have a friend you can fix me up with?” She placed her chin on the top of his seat.

Jax laughed and shook his head.

“None that I would feel good fixing you up with,” he said and looked at her through ...