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

his eyebrows slightly furrowed. He exhaled a puff of smoke and then commanded, “Come

walked over, stopping half a meter away

put out his

bit puzzled. “What should

you think? How should a

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

actually think this is

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

not shortchanging her, but she didn’t need any

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

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

instinctively tried to

night, she was no longer scared by his

he finished kissing her, Elinor asked him,