Ruh Roh (One on One)

"Nothing," she said innocently. "It's just... you were hugging me pretty tightly for someone that you just considered a 'friend'."

 

She listed on her fingers as she spoke.

"Well, for one, you hugged me tightly. Two, you seemed very upset at the prospect that any feelings of affection you might have towards me wouldn't be real. Three, you've flushed every single time I've come even slightly close to you today."

 

"You have a crush on me," she teased playfully, lying horizontally in midair. "It's okay."

 

"The truth will set you free," she teased, laughing slightly as she turned to move deeper into the forest.

 

She glanced back and noticed his expression, her face falling.

"Oh, Sam. I was joking," she said uncertainly, returning to him. "I know you don't have a crush on me."

 

Her brow furrowed and she laughed uncertainly, resting her hand on his arm.

"Why are you sorry?"

 

She inwardly chided herself and rubbed his arm reassuringly.

"No, no! I'm sorry. I should have known better."

 

"I won't make fun of you again. Sorry. No one likes having lies spread about them."

 

She rubbed his arm before pulling away.

"You're a good guy, Sam."

 

She gave him a tentative smile.

"It's obvious."