Stare-down Contest

Out on the balcony, three heads snapped at her direction when Olivia stepped out of the bedroom. Just as she closed the door behind her, long, determined strides thudded on the carpeted hallway, halting a step away from Olivia. "Are you okay, baby? Your eyes are red." Maxen cupped Olivia's face with his strong yet warm hands."Just… I'm just…" Olivia tried to speak without shedding another tear, but every time she opened her mouth to utter a word, her heart would painfully squeeze, so she just pursed her lips and exhaled heavily.Wrapping her in his cocoon, Maxen kissed the side of her head and finished her sentence for her. "Disappointed?" Max arched his back to get a good look of her face, but she buried it more on his chest while nodding. With a low yet audible voice, Olivia tightened her embrace, and spoke, "Let's stay like this until Ollie disturbs us."Maxen chuckled. "I think he wouldn't come close until we break apart. I could see him rolling his eyes down the hallway."