Zephany stared at him for a moment, then shook her head. "I'm not mad."
He let out a small sigh of relief. "Okay. Good. I thought maybe I overdid it with the teasing."
She bit her lip, trying to fight the smile creeping up. "You did."
He smirked. "But it was worth it. You should've seen your face."
She huffed. "You're impossible."
He leaned slightly closer. "But charming, right?"
Zephany looked away, pretending to inspect the nearest shelf. "Let's just get the fruits."
Kendrick grinned and pointed to the correct aisle. "That way. Unless you want to check the pet food section again."
She gave him a glare that lacked any real heat, and he laughed as he walked beside her.
The fruit section was bright and colorful, with stacks of shiny apples, ripe mangoes, and bundles of bananas neatly arranged. Kendrick expertly grabbed a plastic bag and started inspecting apples like he was performing surgery.
