It's probably a combination of what he said last night and what he just said, just this moment, that freaks me out. Acclimatized. Growing used to it. If my ability to cope, or total lack thereof, through the past few days is any indication then no, I am not especially acclimatized. Or at least I'll fight becoming so tooth and nail.

Layla stood still for a moment while a few dozen quips whipped through her head, before she started forward at a run and only stopped when she had her arms around his neck. She kissed him.