Back at it Again (One-on-One)

“What if I’d have to break up with you?”

***

“Like spinach? Gag me.”

 

She beamed and kissed his cheek, pulling him closer.

“There’s my sweet boy.”

 

“I love you too,”’she murmured, playing with his collar.

***

“You sound like you don’t agree.”

 

She glanced over at him before smiling and standing up, folding the lids over their food.

***

“Hmph. Are you sure? You sound like you’re lying.”

 

She pulled open a drawer and pulled out a fleece blanket, draping it over Landon. Brushing back a lock of his hair, she kissed his temple before returning to the table, opening her laptop again and sitting down, resuming her typing.

* * *

He bent down and picked up a shell, using his pants to wipe off the gritty sand.

"What about carrots? What do you feel about carrots?"

 

(Yoop!)

* * *

He nodded slowly, brushing his hair out of his face.

"Okay. I can forgive that."

 

Val was asleep on the table, her head turned into the crook of her arm. Her lips were slightly parted and her temple was resting on the 'j' key. The open document on her computer was patiently recording her work, nearing the end of page 567.

** *

"I am... okay with carrots."

 

Val murmured, but didn't awaken, her fingers clenching in her sleep.

* * *

"I can manage."

 

Val stirred slightly, her eyelids fluttering.

"Landon?"

* * *

"Just because you like them, though."

 

She noticed his finger on the backspace key and sat up suddenly.

"What are you doing?!"

* * *

"Uh... pears."