Back at it Again (One-on-One)

“Good idea,” she replied warmly. “You’re a genius.”

***

He looked down at her after a while.

“Cal?”

 

“That’s not true. You’re always smart.”

***

He allowed himself a small smile before kissing the tip of her head, pulling her close.

 

She pursed her lips.

“Seriously,” she insisted, her voice uncertain as if she wasn’t used to complimenting people. “You’re really smart. And handsome.” She leaned over to sneak a quick kiss. “You’re really handsome.”

***

His heart pounded, but he said nothing, rubbing her back slowly as his eyelids fluttered closed.

 

She turned her face into his chest thoughtfully.

"Mm. Good. I would never lie."

 

"Mmhm," she said, her voice holding a rare warmth. "I'm sure. I am the most honest person in the world."

 

"Positive," she replied, looking up at him.

 

She cast a gaze around the room, looking at it thoughtfully.

“Yeah. Me too.”

 

She laughed lightly, the sound echoing in the empty apartment.

“Gah. Don’t remind me.”

 

She squinted at him.

“Look at me. Do I look like the type of girl who would tolerate orange walls?”

 

"Yeah," she agreed, leaning against him again. "But tomorrow, right?"