It's funny that the worst and best moments of his life could happen with such quick time in between, Dennis will think later. At the time, he can do nothing but feel.
"What was that?" he asks, grabbing Nigel's hand when the boy turns to flee.
"Mistletoe kiss," Nigel says, plastering a silly smile on his face. "Just for fun. It's not like it meant anything."
"It did for me," Dennis whispers, and runs from the room before Nigel can stop him.
It's his first taste of heartbreak, and he finds that he does not care for it at all.
