[ That took him by surprise, and it showed on his face. Before today, he wouldn’t have hesitated. He’d have said yes, and asked her what was wrong with right now. But now he thought of Jules. And his smile faded. He honestly didn’t know what his answer would be until it choked out of him. ]

I can’t. I have—

[ What? What? A girlfriend? Jules isn’t that. Adam’s never had that. But Jules sure as hell isn’t that. ]

There’s someone. So I can’t. [ He recovered himself a bit, smirking at her. ] Shame, really. You’re sure as hell my type. But I can’t, not right now. Sorry.