Ravensblood Forest Trees of Crimson

She liked the way his laugh sounded, and she made note to say things to make him laugh more often. He didn't even seem mad that she had called him irritating, which was good; she liked to speak her mind, and she liked teasing him just as much as she liked being teased. Her eyebrows lifted in surprise at his first words. She hadn't expected him to say that or at least admit it out loud. It was odd how much she liked the idea. Her expression shifted back to playful. Well, the offer is open if you ever change your mind, she told him, her tone inviting. Despite her playfulness, it was a genuine offer; the pack could certainly use more warriors, especially experienced ones like Donovan. 

She shook her head and smiled. I'm sure you'll make the most of it, she answered with clearly fake exasperation. She was happy for the extra time, though; she was quickly realizing that she enjoyed being the sole focus of his attention. She looked forward to seeing how exactly he made use of the time it took them to get back to her forest. 

we could probably fade here? i can get something new started if you'd like