They eventually made it to the house. He headed in and started upstairs to wash up. *** She said nothing, petting him with a frown.
She watched him head up the stairs, looking around at the house. *** He was watching her, his eyes narrowed.
He went to the bathroom and pulled of his dirtied shirt, the sink running. *** She reached into her pocket and took his hand, slipping the treats in it. "I don't trust myself."
She frowned before going up the stairs slowly, her hand tracing the railing as she made her way up to the landing. *** He paused before a sly smile crossed his face. He gave Logan a treat, and the dog began eating happily.
He bent down over the sink, washing his face. He was surprisingly toned, likely from climbing buildings and sneaky running he did as a thief. He was distracted momentarily. *** Her eyes widened. "You traitor!"
She knocked on the partially open door, leaning in as the door swung open. She paused before a small, very un-Ellie-like shriek left her throat, and she turned and went to the top of the stairs. *** “He has to like me more than he likes you, little darlin’. Hope you understand.”
He peered out the door in confusion. "Ellie?" *** She took her treats back with a glare. "I knew you were jealous."
"Nothing," she said innocently, still covering her eyes. "I just saw you without a shirt on." * * * "He loves me more, Ms. Scarlet. Sorry to hurt you like this."
She still had her eyes covered. “Yes. It was an accident. I’m sorry.” *** “Just to establish what we already know.”
“Because you don’t have a shirt on,” she replied. “What if you walked in on me without a shirt? You’d be embarrassed!” *** “I consider it payback.”
He shrugged. "If you say so." He paused before grinning again. "Did you like what you saw?" *** "I gave it back. Twice."
There was a silence on the other side of the door before he would hear her moving toward him. She entered the bathroom, her eyes narrowed and she came over to him, kissing the side of his cheek as she draped her arms around his neck. “Shut up.” *** “That doesn’t detract from the fact that you stole it. Twice.”
He looked over at him with a smile. "Very well." *** "I only stole it once! I didn't take it the second time."
She rested her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes. “You’re very attractive. I think you know that.” *** “Your brother did. Same thing, really.”
