Maiven didn't stop being annoying. She kept sneaking glances at Clint, then suddenly flicked dirts at his face.
"Argh—Maiven!" Clint growled, wiping it off his cheek.
Maiven giggled again like it was the funniest thing in the world. "Your serious face is too funny!"
Clint clenched his fists. "Damn it, Maiven! Stop it already!"
But she only laughed harder.
Frustrated, Clint stood up and stormed off toward the stone fountain not too far from the greenhouse. It was an old one, with clean water constantly pouring from a dragon head-shaped spout.
He leaned down and splashed his face with the cold water, grabbing the bar of soap sitting at the side to scrub his skin. Eyes closed, he lathered fast, trying to get rid of all the dirt.
Then he heard a voice right beside him.
"You missed a spot. There's more dirt near your neck."
"Huh? There's still dirt? Where—"