He laughed. "You should see her with people she doesn't like. I would definitely not consider it cheap.
He grinned before standing up with a sigh. "I'd better go find Val. But it was nice talking to you, Landon." A small smile crossed his face. "Even if you do find my girlfriend scary."
(Coolio!) Val stood, the white snowflakes that fell from the sky contrasting starkly with her raven hair. Her cheeks were rosy, and her vivid green eyes, alert and thoughtful, scanned the surrounding landscape. She liked the snow. Nothing bothered it. It simply did its job, blanketing the world around it with no mercy. *** "Very good, Bee!" Arlo said cheerfully. "Alright. Next. Burger is to mustard as bagel is to...? Yes, Eleanor? "B. Cream cheese!" "Correct! Rupert?" "I don't get it." "Okay, well, what didn't you get?" "Mustard is gross. It shouldn't go on burgers."
Landon approached, he walked with his head down and hands in his pockets. *** There was a quick knock at the door.
She looked up as he approached but didn't say anything until he stopped. "Hey. Ready to go?" *** Arlo raised one finger. "Hold that thought," he said as he headed to the door and opened it.
"As ready as I'll ever be," she replied. "Let's go." *** His eyes widened with surprise. "Callie! Hi!"
He began walking, whistling quietly. *** "Hey!" She seemed uncertain. "Sorry for showing up unannounced but.. I brought these."
