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He laughed, ducking his head as he looked over at her affectionately. "I'm kidding, Blaise. I think you're delightful."
He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye almost skeptically, sighing playfully to himself. "Alright, Blaisey. Whatever you say."
He came around to the driver's side, buckling in. "Oh, I do," he maintained, starting up the car. "I like you a lot. But that doesn't stop you...
He softened, rolling his eyes as they got to the car. "You're annoying," he teased, opening the passenger door for her.
He frowned, raising an eyebrow as he looked down at her. "That's disappointing."
"Can I just have one moment's peace?" he replied, raising one eyebrow.
A small flush crept over his cheeks and he rolled his eyes. "Don't be silly."
He beamed at her, draping an arm over her shoulder. “I appreciate that,” he replied, “but I lied. It’s really because I’m terribly competitive.”
“No,” he replied indignantly. “I just like to constantly improve myself.”
He tilted his head curiously. “Blaisey, Aisling’s my best friend. I can’t let her know more than me.”
He kissed her temple. “Should we take the car?”
“Maybe we could,” he agreed thoughtfully. “But why not just enjoy what we have now?”
“Me too,” he said, smiling down at her. “We’re going to hike. Like people used to do.”
He reached out and ruffled her hair before offering a hand. “Great. Let’s go.”
He nodded, leaning against the wall. “I’ll be here.”
He laughed easily, his hands on her shoulders. “I figured,” he said, giving her a quick kiss. “Go get ready.”
He checked the time with a frown after looking for her for a little while. He purses his lips uncertainly before beginning to head to her room.
Ellis woke sleepily one morning, his eyes flying open blearily as he muttered to himself. He scratched his side before yawning, standing up by the...
(Switch?)
She closed her eyes and the night was quiet. Over the next hour, she slowly drifted off.