"Less of the animal noises," she said, sticking her tongue out. Something about James made her feel carefree and young despite the situation. "I won't change my mind but sure. If I do then you'll be the first to know."
Allison shrugged at him, unperturbed. "Do you believe in fate? Or serendipity? Or even destiny? If we're supposed to meet and like each other then we will. You'll know me- Offer to buy me a hot chocolate with extra marshmallows; it's the way to my heart."
She looked at the ring before turning her hands over so they were palm up. She didn't want to think of Joe, it made her feel guilty that she wasn't there. Guilty and lonely. "I'll be a homewrecking harlot, right?" she asked. "I've always wanted to be the anti-heroine in the Disney films."