I can't help but chuckle. I've thought the same plenty of times, too... Although I do like Bart's rudeness at times. I wait a bit longer until he's really gone, out of sight and probably out of hearing, to turn to Rick. He's still making that sour, grouchy face. I grab his chin.
"Jealous much?"
"...He looked close to you. I didn't think there was another guy."
"It's not like that," I sigh.
"You sure? He seemed to think otherwise."
"He was teasing you, Rick."
I wish I could tell him Bart's two centuries older and probably a lot more experienced with love, relationships and teasing... Which is also how I can politely and kindly answer his feelings. I know that underneath his appearance and playfulness, Bart's heart is probably much better prepared for rejection. He didn't even see
