"Hey!" Billy had a laugh too, tilting his head just right to avoid being caught. If he was careful, he could snag her ear---no, she got his lower lip and nibbled. It was so cute that he had to comply.

Just to finish off, he rubbed his nose against hers with a sweet smile.

"i love you," he whispered, smoothing out her hair as the others approached. Time to start the hike and hunt.