"Cough, cough… Miss Cherry. What on earth are you…?"

Ethan’s sudden embarrassment felt unfamiliar. His flushed cheeks and averted gaze didn’t suit him at all.

I had thought I’d never get to see that expression in my lifetime. But now that I had, it made me want to tease him.

"Let’s kiss."

"Right here? In this situation?"

He had a point. This wasn’t exactly the time or place. I knew that. I had only said it to see his reaction, but honestly, the idea of actually doing it wasn’t all that bad.

Yes, I was absolutely letting my personal feelings get involved.