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.

the window Elinor looked at his back and said softly. I

his head to look at her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

half a meter away from him, maintaining

around, sitting on the windowsill, and put

puzzled. “What should I

you think? How should a woman address

and she said awkwardly, “Can you stop making jokes

think this is

Mendoza was so generous last night; I naturally won’t shortchange

by not shortchanging her,

bit helpless, she was clear–headed and willing. She was just helping him out,

up to her. His fingers gently grabbed her chin, and

tried to step back, but he

what happened last night, she was no longer

finished kissing her, Elinor