Jeffrey's smile vanished along with hers.
"Wait…" she narrowed her eyes. "Are you lying again?"
Jeffrey relaxed. He shook his head with a smile. "No… I'm really your boyfriend."
Joanne pursed her lips, her cheeks puffing up in the most adorable way. "Prove it."
How adorable!
Jeffrey leaned forward and, before he could stop himself, pressed a soft peck on her lips.
She froze.
Then suddenly…
"AH!" Joanne gasped dramatically, her fingers flying to her lips. "This handsome guy just kissed me…!"
Jeffrey's breath hitched only for a second until she started giggling.
"He kissed me…" she repeated, her blush getting deeper.
Jeffrey wanted to kiss her again. She was fine and talking that was a great relief.
Then she started to stare at him…
With hearts in her eyes.
His heart pounded. No one had ever looked at him like that before. His heart skipped a beat.
Beside them, Berta outright cackled.