There was something about the way Kristoffer’s expression seemed to change from one thing to another throughout their conversation that enthralled Poppy as she watched. He was handsome, that much she’d long since admitted to herself after their first… interaction. But more than that, he was… hers just for this one, singular moment in time and space. A moment she wanted to seize ahold of and never let go. Hazel hues rolling dramatically at the blonde’s statement, Poppy laughed. “Do you enjoy the verbal affirmations?” She teased. “Yes, darling, I adore everything about you. Especially the way you challenge and sometimes frustrate me!” The words were meant to be light, playful even, but a ring of truth clung to them in the stillness. Poppy sucked in a short breath, half wondering if she dared to quantify that further. On the one hand, the rational part of her brain was screaming to pull them back, to fluster and bluster until Kristoffer was so confused he couldn’t possibly realize what she’d just said, much less think twice about it.
On the other, Poppy wanted nothing more than to hold firm. Her gaze nearly held a hint of challenge to it as the potion from earlier ran through her veins, encouraging more reckless statements. Knowing better than to press too far however, the brunette sighed and shifted to touch the cool water with one small fingertip. She should really think about going inside soon instead. Atticus would be looking for her soon… "Anyhow," Poppy smiled, turning back to the blonde. "Thank you. For just... being here. With me."
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