"Need a ride?" Cooper asked, pulling over as I walked down the street. "Let me rephrase that. I know you need a ride, but are you desperate enough to take one from me?" "Why desperate?" "You tell me. You act like I'm a stalkey douche you can't shake loose." . "My ride cancelled and it'd be a pain to take three busses." "Is that your way of saying you're desperate enough?" Studying his grin and the rumbling hog, I figured the ride would take five minutes tops. As for owing him, maybe I could buy him dessert or take notes for him at school. You know, repay him with something besides my body. "Yes, please," I said softly, hoping he didn't get mean or creepy during the ride. "I don't know," Cooper said, scratching at his stubbled cheek. "I have somewhere I need to go first. Are you in a patient mood or will you give me crap?" "I'll give you crap so you should take me home first." "Nope." Grinning, I tried to seem friendly, but not too friendly. "Will another please get me what I want?" "No, not a please, but I can think of other things that'll make your case." "Never mind," I said, walking away. "You're busy." Cooper grunted. "Oh, lord, here we go. Now, I'm the one fucking begging. Just get on, will ya?"