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.

out after changing, Theo was smoking by the window Elinor looked at his back and

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

walked over, stopping half a meter away from him, maintaining some distance.

turned around, sitting on the windowsill, and put out his cigarette. “What should you call

was a bit puzzled. “What should

you think? How

turned red, and she said awkwardly, “Can you stop making jokes

think

saying “Of course, Ms. Mendoza was so generous last night; I

know what he meant by not shortchanging

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

fingers gently grabbed

to step

no longer scared by his

finished kissing her, Elinor asked