Abrial paused, her mouth open. Finley had turned halfway around to look at her, eyes watery. She looked very calm, but it was clear by the redness around her eyes that she was feeling a very strong emotion.
"What is it?"
"Can I…" Finley looked down at the ground, seeming nervous. She mumbled something again.
"Huh? I can't hear you. What is it?"
Finley looked Abrial in the eyes.
"Can I kiss you again?"
"Of course! We're friends, so of co — " Abrial froze mid sentence, staring at Finley. "...Wh-what?"
~wintry
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