He looked at the small box she was offering to him. He was surprised and carefully took it.
-What is this? –he asked, shaking the box close to his ear
-These are homemade… I thought you might like some chocolates, but it seems Lucy beat me to it
He noticed her sad expression, and spoke up.
-The girls always do this –he scratched his cheek, almost embarrassed -To tell you the truth, I never give return gifts… –then smiled gently –Thanks, I like these more than Lucy's
-You haven't even opened the box
-You made them for me; that's why