I toss it into his lap like it's contaminated, because well it is, with his stupid cum "Ugh. You are so disgusting."
He rolls his eyes, then folds the handkerchief carefully into a neat square and slips it back into his pocket. "It's a joke, Elaine."
I snort, still staring out the window. "I didn't think you knew the meaning of the word or is capable of that kind of humor."
"You are only going off the evidence you have gathered since we met."
That almost gets a laugh out of me. Almost.
Silence settles again. The car hums beneath us, steady and fast. I wipe my face with the heel of my hand and force my breathing to slow
After a moment, he speaks again.
"Did you know him."
"Yes, I do " I say.
He doesn't push right away, which surprises me.
"How," he asks finally.
I shrug one shoulder. "Before... a long time ago."
His jaw tightens, just a little. "It didn't look like he recognized you.."
"No," I say. "He wouldn't ."
Another stretch of silence.
