Caleb rolled his eyes. “Dude, you’re such a pervert.”
“I accept your little challenge, such as it is.” Lila got to her feet and looked at me. “May I?”
This could all come crashing to s**t in a matter of minutes, but the challenge had been made. If Lila didn't prove herself this moment and here, none of us would ever accept her. Resigned, I waved a hand toward my desk. "You may."
She occupied my chair and twisted her neck on her shoulders, knuckles cracking. all of her habits. I had them too, and though I yearned to slide in closer, to watch, I left her alone. Several sets of eyes watched her back, the soft clacking of her flexible fingers on the keyboard nearly melodic.
Even her posture was straighter and more confident. This was where Lila was most comfortable. Any trace of the helple
