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

look at her, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

half a meter away from him, maintaining some

windowsill, and put out his

puzzled. “What should I call

“What do you think? How should a

and she said awkwardly, “Can you stop

actually think

coldly, saying “Of course, Ms. Mendoza was so generous last

not shortchanging

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

Theo stood up and walked up to her. His fingers

to

longer scared by

finished kissing her, Elinor asked him,