Chapter 6: Climax
Marcus pulled up to the drive through window.
The greasy scent of fast food wafted into the car, igniting a primal craving within Ruby. She could almost taste the salt, feel the grease coating her fingers, slipping into her mouth. Her stomach rumbled, aching for more than the meager salad and diet soda she'd had before work.
"What'll it be?" the speaker crackled, the voice muffled and distant.
Marcus leaned across Ruby, his elbow brushing against her breast. She suppressed a shiver, reminding herself that this was about her, not him. Not yet.