Still torn between a strong desire to crawl back in bed until the day was over and excitement about seeing Parvati (since when had he ever been this excited about seeing a girl?), George made his way downstairs at the sound of the knock. He smoothed his hair down one last time, took a deep breath, and crossed the shop floor to open the door.
He smiled at Parvati and breathed in her kiss. That simple touch did wonders to cheer him up and he wished he had a little longer to bask.
He was studying the package in her hands when she spoke and he almost missed what she said. "Wait, two?"