**After Work**

As the office emptied out, Camila stepped into Connor's office.

"I'm heading downstairs to grab a few things."

"What are you getting?" Connor asked, curious.

Camila frowned and shot him a look, clearly annoyed. "Concealer."

Connor paused for a moment before chuckling softly. "Doesn't Auntie know we're together? A hickey's pretty normal, right?"

Camila playfully raised her hand as if to thump him on the head but stopped herself. Her cheeks flushed slightly. "I'm just shy, okay?"

Connor felt a wave of affection wash over him at her bashfulness. He stood up, grabbed his coat from the rack, and said tenderly, "I'll come with you."

They left the office together and headed to the mall.

was busy picking out a concealer. Connor stood nearby, his eyes wandering over the myriad of

over there,"

up at him, guessing he might be bored. She smiled gently. "Alright, I'll

strolled off towards another

the sales associate's enthusiastic help, Camila tried a bit of concealer on her neck. Standing in front of the mirror, she carefully examined her neck to

out her phone

concealer?" Connor's concerned voice came through the

"It works great, completely

heading over to you now. Just wait there," Connor replied as he finished up his own

her scarf, revealing her slender, fair neck. Connor inspected it closely and,

proudly.

up the menu and after a moment, frowned. She looked up at Connor and laughed, "Now I see why there's no line." "Why?" Connor

prices on the

chuckled and ruffled her

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