[He could tell her the truth, that the uncertainties of today and yesterday and months ago are driving him up the wall, compounded all at once and worsened by their ever-growing hunger. But Maya, too, is probably worse for the wear, hiding it behind her cartoonish facade.]
Yeah.
[Asher's jaw wriggles to and fro as a puff of air leaves his lips. God damn it, if he wants to be a better lawyer, he needs to become a better liar first.]
Yeah, I'm good.
[The silence between them is uncomfortable, unwelcome.
Without her teasing or his protests to fill the air that seems to be getting thicker by the minute, things do not feel quite right. Still, there are words that need to be said.]
no subject
Yeah.
[Asher's jaw wriggles to and fro as a puff of air leaves his lips. God damn it, if he wants to be a better lawyer, he needs to become a better liar first.]
Yeah, I'm good.
[The silence between them is uncomfortable, unwelcome.
Without her teasing or his protests to fill the air that seems to be getting thicker by the minute, things do not feel quite right. Still, there are words that need to be said.]
I just wanted to see if you were okay.