Ocean's Breath Plateau Go, baby, go! Win, place, show!

I totally have a little crush on you, she told him candidly.

This statement was followed by an airy bray of laughter. How absurd! Surely he would feel the same. That it was ridiculous, of course. She absolutely did not anticipate reciprocation of any kind. Actually, Towhee just hoped he felt flattered, though she knew she ought to follow up this declaration with a disclaimer.

Don’t worry, I don’t plan to do anything about it. And maybe it’s weird to tell you like this. But I have no expectations. I guess it’s just refreshing, how every time I convince myself I’m some dried-up old biddy, life reminds me that I’m still capable of…

She twirled a paw in the air, not sure of the right word term. Childish joy? Girlish glee? Joie de vivre, perhaps?