In the end, it's not even thinking about losing that bothers Jake, and he knows he would lose. He would lose because the moment he felt strong hands on his wrists and Cougar's body against his own, there is no way he's going to do anything but wrap himself as best he can around Cougar. And probably beg. Begging may be the least embarrassing sound he might make.

"What? Right. Sure. Tomorrow. You got it." He nods, smiling widely. Yep, this isn't going to get awkward, not at all. "Besides, you helped save me today. I owe you," he says, nodding as if that answers that.