8:15 P.M, Shane's House
"Alright, bud. I'm out. Wish me luck." Kevin said to his son as he ruffled his hair.
"You don't need luck, dad. You're a beast!"
"And you better not forget it. See ya, kid."
With that, the elder Price left the house, went inside his car, and drove away. As always, Shane watched his dad until he was out of sight. Then, he let an exasperated sigh.
"Now, onwards to my execution. I wonder what weapon she's gonna use."
He packed up his stuff the same way he did the night before, and made the walk of shame from out of his house to across the street where his burial place. He contemplated just turning around and flaking out on her for a moment, but quickly, he decided against that notion.
"No! I'm gonna take my punishment like a man!" He thought.
He soldiered on until he reached Alexa's front door. The boy knocked on the door, and awaited the fiery blonde's arrival. It took about 5 minutes until Alexa decided to open up. She leaned against the opened door with her arms folded. Shane couldn't help but look at her, in the hopes that she didn't still have that somewhat sadistic smirk on her face from face from earlier. Little Miss Bliss, decked out in her choice of pajamas for the night, a plain black shirt with a pair of pink night shorts, with no shoes or socks, had that exact same look.
"Hmmph, I'm surprised you actually showed up. Good. Now I won't have to hunt you down tomorrow. You made the right decision."
Shane awkwardly coughed.
"Uhh, thanks? Can I come in now? It's even colder than last night."
Alexa stepped aside and allowed Shane to enter her home for the third time this week. He put his bag in the corner of the living room, and then proceeded to sit down on the couch. Alexa hadn't said anything through that entire process. She just walked up to Shane and stood in front of him when he sat down. Now Shane was getting really nervous.
"Look, Short Stuff. I'm really sorry about what happened this morning. I- I wasn't thinking, and I was- I was scared that we were going to be late. I'm all about punctuality and I just-
Alexa cut him off by putting a small finger to his lips.
"Shhhhh. You talk too much. And don't call me that."
She removed her finger and the nervous boy say there in silence, patiently waiting for Alexa to take this conversation further.
"Regardless of the reason, you are never to enter a girl's room without knocking. Or anyone's room for that matter. You know that, don't you?"
Shane nodded like a domesticated dog.
"So, now I must punish you for your actions." Alexa said devilishly.
Shane gulped.
"H- How are you planning on doing that?"
"Take off your shirt and your shoes."
"Wait, what?"
"Do it, or I hit you."
"Okay, okay. I'll do it. This is weird though."
He did as he was told and removed his clothing, leaving him in just jeans and socks.
"Now, lay down on the couch and close your eyes."
"Okay, lady? What the hell do you have planned?" Shane asked perplexed.
"Shut up Price, and do what I say!"
Shane rolled his eyes.
"Goddamnit."
He laid down and closed his eyes, slightly worried about what the petite princess had in store for him.
"Okay, now what?"
"Now. Now we're even."
"What?! That's it?!" He exclaimed as his eyes shot open.
Alexa shrugged.
"You saw me almost bare chested while I couldn't see, so now I saw you hate chested while you couldn't see. We're even."
"That's not fair! I didn't even see the whole thing! You had a bra on for god's sake! How come you get to see everything I got?!"
"Because... I- That's how it works!"
"That's not a valid reason. Unless... The real reason is that, you wanted to see it."
Alexa blushed.
"What, no! That's not true at all! How can you- you say-
Shane cut her off with his laughter.
"Hahahahaha! You always think I'm serious! Getting you worked up is so easy! Chill out!"
Alexa got on top of him and started beating on his chest with her tiny fists.
"You are such a dumb jerk!"
"You know, this would hurt more if you weren't so, you know, small."
Alexa stopped and glared at him.
"You're not exactly the biggest person yourself, smartass."
"Yeah, but I'm not the one who's nickname is literally, "Little Miss Bliss." That sounds like something out of a 60s family sitcom."
"Oh shut up already!" Alexa yelled.
"And can you get off of me? This is awkward as hell."
Alexa looked down and realized she was basically straddling him at this point.
"Oh, uh, sorry."
She quickly got off of him and bashfully looked down at her feet.
"Also, can I put my shirt back on? I'm cold."
"Yeah, sure."
He grabbed his red shirt and put it back on.
"Hey. What's wrong?" He said to the girl.
"I feel kind of embarrassed after that. I know I'm the one who started it, but I think I took it too far. When you think about it, we haven't known each other for that long, and until a few days ago, I hated you. Or, I made myself think I hated you."
"Oh, so think you got too close to me?"
Alexa nodded.
"Nonsense! As far as I'm concerned, we've been friends forever! The past doesn't matter. No need to be all timid and shy. Did you forget what happened last night?"
Alexa was confused.
"What do you mean? What happened?"
"... THIS!"
Shane jumped up off of the couch and lunged at Alexa to tickle her again. They ended up on the floor, with Shane obviously getting the upper hand.
"Oh God... Hahaha... Not again... Hahahaha... Damn it Price! Hahahahahaha!"
After a little while, the blonde boy relented, and got off of her.
"Man, that never gets old." He said while smiling down at the giggling girl.
"Shut up Price. You know what, pick me up."
She reached out her arms, like a toddler reaching up to their parents when they want to be carried.
"As you wish, oh noble princess."
Shane picked her up with ease, bridal style. She yawned in his arms.
"What, tired already? I just got here." He teased.
"I'm afraid so." She responded.
"Ha. Lightweight."
"Shut up, carry me to my room."
"Alright, hopefully I don't "accidentally" drop you or anything."
"You better not, jerk."
"No promises." He joked.
Shane carried her up the stairs feigning loss of balance along the way, making Alexa giggle like a little girl, which she technically was. He did this until he made it to her room. He gently laid her down on her bed and tucked her in.
"What am I, your servant?"
"I guess so."
Shane laughed.
"Alright, well then milady. I am going on break to go downstairs and watch SportsCente. Good night."
"Very well. See you in the morning."
Shane shut off the light and was about to leave her room.
"Hey, Short Stuff. Have a good rest."
Alexa chuckled.
"Get out, don't call me that, and don't barge into my room again."
Shane smiled.
"You know, for the record. I didn't mind what I saw."
And with that, he left her room. Again, she was blushing, but she was smiling at the same time.
"I knew he liked it. Pervert."
For the second night in a row, Alexa fell asleep with a smile on her face.
