Jessica sat still, waiting for him. She knew he was done trying to clean up after her so she should just cooperate at this point.

"I brought the things you would need for the meal out," she said.

Xavier stood opposite him the island separating them from each other. Although the island was thin enough for her to climb over it was still a barrier between them.

"Okay," Xavier said rolling up his sleeves. Jessica looked at his arm and she gulped ...