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“I will, and then you’ll see” She nodded

“I’m sure I will”

She narrowed her eyes, scowling as she stalked out of the living room and down the hall

He took a deep breath and released it slowly

The ride to his house was silent The discord between them made him uneasy He pulled into his driveway, put the car in park, and took her hand

“Listen I don’t want to spend our whole night like this I’m sorry if my response upset you”

“How could it not? You’re telling s”

“I didn’t say that, D I just offered up soical explanations”

She huffed “Right”

He brushed the soft skin of her hand with his thumb “Truce?”

“Sure”

The lackluster tone didn’t instill confidence At least she’s not pulling away

“I’ll even na”

She peered at him from beneath the strands of hair that obscured half her face “With extra cheese?”

“Hmm, maybe you’re redeemable after all”