I Love You, Miss Genius

Bonnie saw that he was wrestling with himself and couldn't help but giggle. "I was just joking, Ivor. Are you seriously thinking about it?" At first, he was stunned. Then, he couldn't decide if he should cry or laugh.

Holding her waist, he said, "You naughty girl. Did you make that up just to mess with me?"

She shrugged, her smile as wide as ever. "You're such an easy target, though. You'll believe in just about everything I said."

"I think you deserve a little punishment." His eyes were flashing with an inexplicable glow.

She raised her head instinctively and asked, "What kind of punishment..."

Before finishing, she lifted her chin and smelled his minty breath. Then, his seductive lips closed on hers. Her pupils contracted in response. Before she knew what was happening, he was kissing her more intensely.

She should've fought back, but she thought about how he was going on a work trip and had no idea when he would return to Pyralis. So, she decided to leave him be.

About a dozen minutes later, both of them leaned back.

swollen as if

about the culprit and instinctively raised her head. She

time. Can't

and patted her shoulder to soothe

eyes at him. "You can come up with countless excuses if it means taking advantage of

Bonnie. Do you think I could've controlled myself?" He responded

she leaned on his chest quietly. However, she grumbled, "There you go

away slightly and gently kissed her fair forehead. "Wait for my

wanted to

opposite to

his profound, longing gaze and

his back. "Alright. I'll be waiting for your return. Everpeak is

They hugged each other in silence, taking in the