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“Oh?” she asked, tilting her head. “Tell me then, where do the two of your work?”
She seemed to take his silence as confirmation and she sighed, her shoulders sagging slightly as she turned to leave.
She paused before folding her hands. “So. How do you really know my brother?”
“Because you know I’m right,” she replied sharply, standing up. “You’re too scared to admit that you know I’m right, but right now, we’re not...
He kissed the top of her head before going to get their drinks. Almost as soon as he was out of sight, Alyssa sat down, holding her tray. “Hi,...
She glared at him, crossing her arms and falling silent for a moment. “I don’t understand what’s holding you back, Abel,” she said flatly,...
“No, I got it. Stay here. What do you want?”
She paused, glowering at him. “What do you mean?”
He sighed a little as they sat at the table. Alyssa wasn't there yet. "Do you want something to drink?"
She hesitated, looking over at him. "Well, I... I mean..." She stammered for a moment before shaking her head, her resolve hardening. "You know,...
"It could have, you're right. It could have been not at all attractive."
"No," she said hastily. "If I were you, and I was looking at me? Of course, I would send me in, Abel. It's the only step that makes sense."
"Oh, good," he said, rolling his eyes. "That was the vibe I was going for. Kinda attractive."
She huffed, one eyebrow raised. "Okay! If I were you? Yes. Of course I'd send me in. Without question."
He smirked. "Be honest; did that send shivers down your spine, or was it just weird?"
She hesitated before shaking her head. "That's not the point, Abel. The point is that this is your brainchild. This mission is more important."
"Oh, baby girl, you already knew that," he replied smoothly. "Don't act so surprised."
She rolled her eyes. "Then I get some before I go, Abel. We're going in circles here." She stopped before shaking her head. "You need to be...
"No, it won't. I trust her. Besides, she won't tell me if a PB and J is better, which it obviously is. She'll just tell me if a tuna sandwich can...
"Then I escape," she replied flatly. "I escaped last time. And, you know... If I don't, then that's a sacrifice we can make." She held up her...
