Back at it Again (One-on-One)

She tossed him his keys before opening the door for him.

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"Guys with glasses can't be handsome."

 

“Mmhm,” she said, closing the door behind them and locking it.

***

“I learned that very early on.”

 

“Do you think Callie will be home?”

***

He shrugged, brushing his fingers through his hair.

“Just that boys with glasses aren’t cute, that’s all.“

 

“Should we get Mo first then?”

***

He flushed, kissing her cheek.

“Thank you, Cal. I think you’re pretty cute yourself.”

 

“Then I’ll beat him up.”

 

“Oh,” she said with a devious grin. “Do.”

***

He grinned down at her before taking her hand.

“Let’s go closer.”

 

She shrugged, taking his hand almost shyly.

“Maybe a little.”

***

They approached the giant squid and Arlo watched it emerge from the deep water.

“See that? That’s what I don’t like.”

 

“You can’t stop me.”

***

He rolled his eyes.

“Soulmates.”

 

“Because I’m bitter.”

***

“It could kill us.”

 

She squinted at him as they approached her car.

“Whose side are you on?”

***

“Look at that thing. Do you think a thing like that cares about glass?”