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.

Elinor looked at his

look at her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

walked over, stopping half a meter away from

put out his

a bit puzzled.

do you think? How should a woman

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

actually think

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

not shortchanging her,

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 helping him out, she didn’t consider herself anything, nor did she

and walked up to her. His fingers gently grabbed

tried to step back, but he pulled

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

kissing her, Elinor asked him, “Are