As soon as the two left the hospital room, something small darted out from under the bed.
"Holy crap! What the heck was that?!"
Kevin jumped up and clung to Chloe like his life depended on it. "A rat! It's a rat!"
Rachel's lip twitched. Just a moment ago, he thought Kevin's knockout punch looked pretty slick— now he saw through all the bluff.
Chloe gave the big hand clamped on her an unimpressed pat. "So, how's it feel?"
"Super soft!"
She slapped his hand away hard. "You did that on purpose, huh?"
Honestly, Kevin really didn't mean to take advantage of her— not intentionally, anyway. But he sure as hell couldn't admit to being scared of a rat. In front of his crush? No way. Pride may take a hit, but being seen as chicken? Never.
He laughed awkwardly. "Why don't yo
