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"Hi," he returned.
Anyone watching would have gone "Aww" at the display they were giving. Two people lost in their own little bubble, oblivious to the chaos surrounding them, but real life wasn't about to leave them alone.
Bella could hear the ring of a cellphone, she wasn't sure where it was coming from, but it seemed to be coming from "his" pocket. He didn't even react, he just kept looking at her and smiling.
She felt herself pull her lip between her teeth, another trait she'd never been able to shake, and his eyes immediately fell to her mouth.
Thanks for reading.
Just for the record, I am running solo from here on—that's what happens when you are not ready well in advance of posting, especially on the weekend. Any mistakes, or weird turns of phrase, are mine alone. Hugs and smooches to T and S for all the help they were able to give me.
Disclaimer: SM owns. My only claim is to this plot.