Pouncing up from the ground he landed gracefully on all fours, hovering above me with his snout inches from mine and his paws either side of my head. I didn't have to think of it, I was already winning, you idiot. My attempt at a snarl didn't hold out and a second later, another giggle bubbled in my chest.
Round Two? He asked, his head tilting to one side.
No cheating. My voice was stern.
Slowly inching his snout closer, the wetness of his nose touched mine. It was brief, but sweet and the memory of the first time he did that formed clear in my mind. It was crazy how much had changed since then. No cheating. He promised.
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"Shut up." Throwing my bag over my shoulder, I spun on my heel and walked away from the over confident jerk behind me. Sensing he was about to say something, I turned and held up my hand. "Don't even think about it, Adan."