Bethany was taken aback by Adam's reaction. She held up her hands and let out a low whistle. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to strike a cord, honestly. I was just joking with you." A tingling in her throat and a heat rising to her cheeks, she crossed her arms and looked out the window, feeling chagrined.<br/>Thinking she might mend his bruised ego, she said softly, "If it's any consolation, I wouldn't mind spooning with you." She peered at him sidelong. She meant what she said. Adam was a very attractive young man, and she was a pretty young woman. It was only natural that she be drawn to him. "As for the jealousy... well, think about it. We don't know if any of the other women have beloveds that they've pledged their heart to. I think it might be safe to say that at least one of them won't be interested in you." she paused, then added, "Of course, the "accidental groping" thing might end up being problematic...Well, I volunteer to lay next to you, so you just have to find someone else that is equally willing." It seemed simple enough in her mind. Hell, if this was going to be their life from here on out, they might as well get to the bare bones of human nature - the codes of conduct in modern civilization might not be so important considering their situation.