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.

changing, Theo was smoking by the window Elinor looked

his eyebrows slightly furrowed. He exhaled a puff of smoke and

Elinor reluctantly walked over, stopping half a meter

sitting on the windowsill, and put out his

bit puzzled. “What

was stern. “What do you think? How should

“Can you stop making jokes at my expense? It’s not

think this is a

saying “Of course, Ms. Mendoza was so generous last night; I naturally won’t

what he meant by not shortchanging

happened last night wasn’t forced, nor was she confused. Although she felt a bit helpless, she was clear–headed and willing. She was just

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

was taken aback and instinctively tried to

what happened last night, she was no longer

her, Elinor asked him, “Are you still