Kane and Ellie
Her smile returned more and brightened on the topic of the various species represented in the school. The excitement Ellie always had for learning new things came through as she leaned forward on the table. "An' this is only the tip of the iceberg! There's so much more out there. I've read about some of the different species, but havena learned it all. There's a whole collection o' books jest on the different fae races across the globe, with each of them havin' their own societies and politics. Tis enough ta make yer head spin."
Then she realized she was blathering. A grimace wrinkled her nose as she seemed to shrink in on herself. "Sorry. I'm kind of a bookworm." Haylie would have stopped listening and said blah blah blah by now.
Of course, her sheepishness was forgotten when Kane leaned toward her. Ellie's eyes widened a little as she swallowed around a throat suddenly gone dry. God, he even smelled fantastic! Her heart tried to stop and thud all at the same time as she waited to hear his suggestion but when it came all she could do for a moment was blink. Then she was mortified by where her thoughts had gone and desperately wished the floor would open up and swallow her.
Ellie's chuckle was a little breathy, but her smile was genuine. "I'll have ta give tha' a try. Thanks."