Back at it Again (One-on-One)

“Yeah,” she said, seemingly grateful for a change in subject. She passed him another carton, stretching her arms.

***

“It’s the only possible explanation.”

 

“But be careful. I could definitely steal it again.”

***

“I get it,” he said with a nod. “You want to spend more time with your two loves.”

 

“Don’t steal my noodles and I won’t steal yours.”

***

“I only tell truths.”

 

“I hardly think that’s an unfair compromise.”

***

“Paradox time, love it.”

 

She snorted, covering her mouth.

“Being a bad boy doesn’t suit you, Landon.”

***

“Do you have any more? I have a couple up my sleeve too.”

 

“Oh no, sweet boy. Oh no.”

***

He grinned, giving her a big kiss on the cheek.

“Spooky.”

 

She chuckled and slid over, resting her head on his chest.

“You don’t, huh?”

***

“‘I can’t’ are swear words, Cal.”

 

“I can’t tell if I like that or not.”

***

“That’s what I have to tell the kids.”

 

“What if I really didn’t like it, though?”

***

“Vegetables are delicious.”

 

“What if I hated it?”

***

“Some are,” he allowed. “Not most, though.”