nikolas vaisey doesn't need a broom to fly (besserwisser) wrote in wished,
"Oh, that's very understanding of you," Nikolas quipped, strolling along beside her after she had paid.
As they meandered away from the cart, his mind began working something out, and he wasn't sure how he felt about it. They teased each other like this fairly frequently, but it always seemed to come to a sudden end, an awkward silence usually following. Maybe today would be different. They were talking about it, at least, and seemed at ease to make light of the topic. And it would hardly be the first time he'd kissed anyone. Just Daphne. He wasn't sure if she wanted him to, but sometimes it seemed like she was testing him.
Let it be an afternoon for testing things, then. Spying a little alcove near a stand of flower, Nikolas grabbed her wrist again and indicated that she should follow him over. There was a mischievous look on his face, but he was doubtful. "Wait up, come over here."