“Yeah…” Stanley Batton said.

Xyla Quest nodded.

“Why were you peeking at me earlier?” he asked.

Xyla coughed awkwardly. “When did I peek at you?”

“Didn’t you?” he asked.

“I didn’t. If you didn’t look at me, how would you know that I was looking at you? I haven’t even asked why you were peeking at me.” Xyla changed the topic directly, sounding confident with what she said.

Stanley slowly smiled. “I think you look good. That’s why I wanted to look at you. Am I not allowed to?”

Xyla instantl