"Why? Just why?"

She hadn't quite worked out the reason herself yet.

"Because, I just can't tell you!" Felicity averted her gaze, her ankle twisted and running was out of the question. Not that she could outrun him anyway.

"What was last night all about then?" Miles grabbed her wrist, his demeanor almost pleading, like a husband seeking an explanation.

"Hey, what's the rush? Can't you wait for me to come up with a... umm, I mean, explain?"

"Fine, start explaining."

He was curious to see what kind of excuse Felicity could possibly invent!

They stood in the foyer, facing off as if a brawl was about to break out.

Knowing she was at a disadvantage, Felicity played the sympathy card, planning her escape for a later time.

"Ouch... my foot suddenly hurts so much! I might actually need to see a doctor!"

eyebrow, then unexpectedly scooped her up

and she

your foot hurts? I'll carry you to your

This wasn't how the script was supposed to

to his master bedroom and

don't need to trouble your family

injury happened here, it's only right I take care

doctor and

untouched breakfast from earlier, he figured it must have

and crossed his arms, looking at her, "Any other

"No."

want to see

face darkened, "Forget about him

covered her face

system crash;

patiently for

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