“I’m going to say something I never thought I’d say to you.” Taron waited, looking hopeful. Bright-eyed. Sweet, even. It was too much. “You’re quite a scene partner.” “Scene partner?” Taron mumbled, expression folding up. “I thought … but it seemed…” “You thought I felt something?” Tegan’s nerves spiked. “No. Of course not. I mean, I felt you pop my nose ring up.” Their finger went to the spot where the sparkly little stud had lifted after Taron’s face collided with theirs. Taron nodded with his eyes closed. “Right. Good. That’s what I thought.” “I mean, you certainly didn’t feel anything. Did
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