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He paused. "I'm not smart?"
"It's okay," he told her again. "I understand."
"But I'll be right here! We could even hold hands, if you want."
"Snow White also got tricked into eating a poison apple, and that's not very smart."
"It's okay," he told her softly. "It was just honesty."
She watched him with a cocked head. "Nuh uh."
He was quiet for a moment. "What's your point here?"
His hand brushed her cheek. "I love you too.:
She groaned and went to the bed, taking a pillow and blanket and throwing them at him. "Fine."
"It was meant as a compliment," he said. "Trust me!"
"Okay," he said softly. "If you say."
She frowned. "No way."
He sighed. " It could, though."
He seemed hesitant. "Alright."
She shook her head. "Nuh uh."
"Then I'm being sincere.. Right?"
He sighed. " I'm sorry, Poppy."
She sat down on the floor. "Nope. I'm sleeping right here."
"It's just the truth!'
He turned his head. "I can't help but worry."