"I'm still proud of you," she assures him, but leaves it at that. They're supposed to leave school and work behind for a little while, so instead she just watches him tug off his hoodie and then grins as he reaches for her, flushing with happiness.

"Such a giver," she teases warmly, walking up to him until they're almost face to face. She tips her head up towards his, presses up onto her toes, and then turns suddenly to show him her back, tugging her hair aside to reveal her tattoo and the thin strings tying the bikini together. "I suppose you can untie me."