She had his full attention, eyes bright and look slightly heated. He was enjoying flirting with her, something he made no attempt to hide. "Now you're the one teasing me with that." He nodded toward the fruit. "Turnabout is fair play?"

He laughed and reached to gather her sideways across his lap, as much holding her in his arms as atop his thighs. "No. I've never been told that. I don't let just anyone use me as furniture. If I do start charging for it, I hope they don't expect kisses in the bargain."