“You’ve got a big smile on your face.” Aellyn scratched her pointy ears and a leafy tendrils back. “Why is that?”
“Oh, no specific reason.” I willed the corners of my mouth down, hiding the bubbly excitement fluttering in my chest.
Across the dining hall, I could see Ryoko sitting with her g**g of Dragons. They were all chattering and happily laughing. I assumed. They had this weird habit of holding up their hand when they laughed, or ate, or talked.
Even so, through the crowd, I caught my roommate’s eye and we exchanged a knowing glance. The memory of her lips on mine still lingered and brought all the feelings from last night to the surface.
“There. Right there,” Aellyn cut in. “What’s that smile?”
I broke the eye contact with Ryoko and drew my attention back to my table. “Come ag
