CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY SIX – VERY IRRESPONSIBLE

Claire slumped back against her car, sliding down until she was sitting against the tire as she fought to catch her breath. Eventually their laughter tapered off, giving way to a comfortable, companionable silence. "...You know, as insane as all this got, I can't say I'd trade these memories for anything," Jasmine was the first to speak up, her tone lidded with warmth and affection. "Nobody else is ballsy enough to really go toe-to-toe with me like you do. I respect the hell out of that." Claire felt her cheeks flush slightly at the unexpected compliment. "Yeah well...you've definitely helped me get in touch with my chaotic side too. I guess I kinda needed someone to help unleash that for me every now and again." She could practically hear the contented smile in Jasmine's voice. "We make a pretty great team when we're not trying to prank each other into oblivion." "Speaking of which..." Claire sat up a little straighter, running her fingers through her disheveled hair. "Still kinda