The Kiss that Sparked it All

Elinor looked at him, blinked, seemed a little embarrassed, and then responded softly

Theo was now in a clean, tidy suit, presumably the clothes that Collin had just brought him

Elinor thought for a moment, then lowered her head and said, “Uh, all of my clothes are ruined. Can you ask someone to bring me a couple of clean clothes?”

Theo looked around at the scattered torn clothes in the room, remembering the night before His eyes narrowed slightly revealing a satisfied smile

He handed her a shopping bag and said, “These are just some random clothes Collin picked up at the mall. If they don’t fit, just make do, and we’ll swap them when we get

home”

Elinor took the bag and said, “Thanks”

Then she turned and went into the bathroom After freshening up, she changed into the new clothes.

It was a very simple dress. It was a bit big, but it fit well enough.

window Elinor looked at his

his eyebrows slightly furrowed. He

a meter away from him, maintaining some distance.

sitting on the windowsill, and put

a bit puzzled. “What should I

was stern. “What do you think? How

face turned red, and she said awkwardly, “Can you

actually think

course, Ms. Mendoza was so generous

by not shortchanging

was clear–headed and willing. She was just helping him out, she didn’t

stood up and walked up to her. His fingers gently grabbed her chin, and he leaned down to kiss

and instinctively tried to step back,

was no longer scared by his actions, just

kissing her, Elinor