Back at it Again (One-on-One)

“Liar. You would call me Val.”

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He had to laugh, kissing the back of her hand.

“Really? That’s the route you’re going with?”

 

"Val? Or Val?"

* * *

"So, I can't love my job?"

 

"Ooh. No. You're in too deep."

* * *

"This doesn't work."

 

"That you don't want to marry me."

* * *

"Yeah. You're right."

 

"Right. So why don't we just call it off? Admit you were wrong."

* * *

"Sounds about right."

 

"Then, I guess we're getting married."

* * *

"Well, you're not. You're just second to my work."

 

They entered the chapel and the tired looking receptionist looked up.

"How can I help you?"

* * *

"Basically."

 

"Are you drunk?" he asked flatly.

* * *

"Uh huh. See you at home."

 

"Right. Go ahead and sign here. Do you want the ceremony?"

* * *

He caught her hand and pulled her back.

"Wait, no."

 

"Yeah. There are two ways to go about this. Either you two sign and boom. You're married. Or, we can have you guys walk down the aisle and everything."