Marcus felt a small shiver sensation going down his spine when she kissed his cheek, making his body feel warm for a moment. He shrugged, "I've been better," he told her. For some reason, he couldn't quiet lie to Lavender. If she had been any other person - other than Chris or Antonia, that is -- he would've probably faked a smile and said he was doing fine; but he couldn't do that with Lavender. "You?"