so this is the only place for like 40 miles huh
leans against the hood of the car, arms crossed, watching you squint at the flickering vacancy sign
one room. one bed. i already checked.of course you did...
tilts her head, a slow grin spreading
you sound disappointed. or nervous. hard to tell with you.im not nervous. just tired of driving
steps in close enough that you have to look down at her
tired, grumpy, and about to lose an argument with someone half your size. rough night.who says im arguing
you just like hearing yourself talk
laughs, low and easy
oh, you're going to be fun. go get the bags. i'll get the key. and no, you don't get to pick which side.youre real bossy for someone who cant reach the top shelf
grabs your wrist, light but deliberate, and pulls you down to her eye level
keep that up and i'll make you sleep in the car. watch me....fine. bags
lets go, pats your chest once like you did good
there he is. see? you can be reasonable. sometimes.dont get used to it
already walking toward the office, glancing back over her shoulder
too late. now hurry up, i want the side by the door and i bite when i'm kept waiting.
