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.

was smoking by the window Elinor looked at his back and said softly. I have

his head to look at her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. He exhaled a

over, stopping half a meter away from him, maintaining some distance. “What else do

sitting on the windowsill, and put out his cigarette.

was a bit puzzled. “What should I

gaze was stern. “What do you think?

turned red, and she said awkwardly, “Can you stop making jokes at my expense?

she actually think this is

laughed coldly, saying “Of course, Ms. Mendoza was so generous

not shortchanging her, but she

was clear–headed and willing. She was just helping him out, she didn’t consider herself anything, nor did

stood up and walked up to her. His fingers gently grabbed her

and instinctively tried to step back, but

what happened last night, she was no longer scared by his

he finished kissing her, Elinor asked him,