[ Her cheeks feel warm when he does pull back, stomach fluttering with butterflies. Surprisingly, she doesn't feel all that confused — it was a nice kiss but this is Jack and she doesn't think she'd ever be able to see him that way. He's her flirty, friendly neighbor and that's all he'll ever be. It's a relief, really. ]
It was. Thank you. [ Wow who says that. She ducks her head, brushing some sand off her dress. ] I should get going... I promised Tyki I'd make some pies today.