“Ha-ha?” Johnny threw his head back and laughed. “Are you four years old?” “Says the guy ribbing me over my height,” I replied, giving him my best indignant glare. “I’m only stating facts,” he replied innocently. An impish grin spread across his face before he added, “I was half expecting you to bring a booster seat on the bus.” Against my better judgment, I cracked a smile at his remark. There was something about his tone that assured me this wasn’t vindictive behavior. Johnny was being playful. It was strange, unexpected, and surprisingly welcome. “I decided to leave it at home,” I impressed
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