She sighed with relief, wrapping her arm around his waist. "Thank you." Val cleared her throat. "We should go." * * * "Evidently not. You think I'm cute."
Landon nodded, pursing his lips nervously. Francis sighed. "Stay safe, you two." *** "I thought the costume was cute. That's all."
Poppy nodded, frowning slightly. "I'll let out know if I figure anything out." *** "Hey, it's not vain if it's in response to a compliment."
Poppy nodded, closing the door behind her. "Stay safe, you two." *** "Definitely not. I couldn't be vain; I'm far too humble."
Val looked over at him. "You're not okay, are you?" *** He squinted at her. "Ms. Meiz, are you doubting me?"
His hands went into his pockets and he looked up at the sky. "I don't know." *** "Maybe," she teased. "A little."
"Because you're upset and we're friends." *** "I'm going to throw you down this well," he muttered under his breath.
"About what?" *** He squinted at her before sighing and stretching. "Fine," he said approaching her. "You asked for it."