“Nothing.”
Right. “Time to get ready for bed, isn’t it?” I looked at him, one eyebrow raised.
“Yeah, yeah.” He got up. “I’ll clean up while you guys kiss each other goodbye at the door.”
“You little—” I tried to swat him, but he ducked, taking the trash with him.
“Ignore him, please.” I escorted Lee to the front door.
“He’s just teasing you.”
“He’s being a brat.” We stood in the hallway, staring at each other. Hesitantly, Lee reached out to touch my cheek, a thumb slowly tracing my bottom lip.