“I’m more of a ruffled-sock kind of girl.” “A what?” “You know, cute little socks with ruffles? I’ll show you a photo later.” “Ruffles…on socks?” “Bonus if they have bows or something fun embroidered on them.” The comment slips out before I remember myself. “Noted for next time.” Something flutters in my stomach at his use of next time.
