[ even if this probably isn't the first time one of them has used the word "love" in a joking way, they haven't said it seriously yet, so hearing him say that just makes her feel... awkward. awkward enough that it takes her a moment to respond. or, better yet, awkward enough that she's about to say something that she might regret. ]
Right! Well, uh... I do, a lot, so you don't have to tease me anymore.
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Right! Well, uh... I do, a lot, so you don't have to tease me anymore.
[ smooth. ]