Ruh Roh (One on One)

She laughed out loud, her eyes bright with mischief.

"Oh?"

 

She gave a breathy laugh before twisting and landing on his lap, taking his wrists in her hands and pinning them to the couch.

 

"Payback," she replied smoothly, kissing his cheek. "Pulling someone by the ankles is cruel."

 

She nodded with a sly grin, leaning down and kissing his jawline.

"You do. Never pull a pixie by her ankles."

 

"Because it's impolite," she teased, pulling away to consider him, her hands cupping his neck.

 

She smiled against his lips, her forehead resting against his.

"So you decide to pull me by my ankle?"

 

"Why didn't you just come over to me? You don't need to pull me."

 

"I'm furious," she said playfully, cupping his jaw in her hands. "Can't you tell?"

 

"No, wait," she protested, giving him a lingering kiss, "stay with me."

 

She beamed, brushing her fingers through his dark hair.

"Lovely. Thank you."

She paused for a moment, her face falling slightly.

"What about Briar?"