Surprisingly, I was able to convince Carter and Donovan to do another round of questions! It's amazing I've survived!

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Carter glares at me from where she sits, Donovan right beside her but definitely less threatening. I smile but that seems to only manage to make her look more angry.

"Thanks for coming back," I say.

Ignoring me, Carter looks to Donovan.

"Why are we here?" she asks.

"Because for some reason this made a lot of people happy and it has been a rough time, I think we should think of them," Donovan says.

"Yes, but thinking of them thinking of me pisses me off and so I ask you again why are we here?"

"Carter," Donovan says.

That's it, that's all he says, her name yet it has a magical power about it because the glare goes away. Wow! To be able to have that power.

She looks back at me but still doesn't seem too thrilled but she's still sitting there and not killing me so I take this as a win!

"Let's get this over with. No inappropriate questions this time."

"Fair enough. Same rules, just point to the person in answer."

I wiggle in my seat nearly bursting with excitement over a second round of questions. Carter narrows her eyes at me and I still. Best not to poke the angry tiger.

"Okay, who apologizes first after a fight?"

They both look at each other then point.

"Carter, what are you talking about, you always apologize first."

"No, you do. I'm stubborn remember."

He cups her face, looking at her tenderly.

"In a lot of areas yes, but this one you're pretty amazing."

She rolls her eyes but not before I spot a hint of a smile.

"Who is the funny one?"

Carter's grin is quick as she points to herself and Donovan points to her as well.

"Though I can be funny too," he says.

"Rarely. I can't remember that last time you made a joke."

"Last night, you laughed."

"I don't remember that." She shakes her head. "Nope, I don't think you're funny."

Donovan reaches for her and Carter squeaks out a laugh.

Oh my gosh! Carter is ticklish! Since when and how did I not know this?! Of course, Donovan would be the one to discover this.

"Donovan! Stop!"

She laughs again and tries to hit his hand away.

"I don't know," he says. "I think this is pretty hilarious."

She jerks out of reach, breathless and smiling.

"Tickling me is not the same as being funny, just concede to this."

"Fine. I'm not as funny as you."

"Thank you."

She shifts back in her chair and Donovan tickles her one last time before looking at me like nothing happened.

"Who is more romantic?"

"Easy," Carter says, pointing to Donovan as he points to himself.

I smile invitingly. "Want to expand on that?"

"No, next question."

Alrighty then.

"Who is more patient?"

They both point to themselves. Donovan grabs Carter's wrist, making her point to him. She rolls her eyes.

"I'm patient," she says.

"That wasn't the question. It was who is more patient."

"Fine. Next."

"Who is the better cook?"

They both point to Donovan.

"Though his oatmeal sucks," Carter says.

"Will you drop that already? I know it sucks, I'm working on it."

"I'm just saying. It sucks."

"Who said I love you first?"

Again they both point to Donovan.

I bet that was an interesting moment. Probably romantic and swoon worthy. You know like them...Never mind it was probably crazy just like them. Moving on.

"Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?"

Carter uses both hands to point to Donovan and he waves them away.

"I like to look neat for work, there is nothing wrong with that."

"Donovan, not to sound sexist but I'm the girl and I don't even come close to taking as long as you." She crosses her arms. "Who are you really trying to look good for? Someone at work?"

"Yes, this extremely stubborn girl I happen to be in love with but she gets on my nerves and so I piss her off by taking a full ten minutes to get ready for work."

Despite her normal veneer of never letting anything get to her, Carter blushes. I repeat! CARTER IS BLUSHING! Oh, that's way too cute!

"Next," Carter says.

"Who is grumpier in the morning?"

Donovan points to Carter and she looks like she wants to walk out of the office.

"I hate mornings, okay."

"Who is more stubborn?"

Carter shakes her head but joins in with Donovan and points to herself.

"Who is the messy one?"

They both point to Carter.

"Am I going to get a chance to look at all good with these questions?" Carter asks. "Or is Donovan just going to come out looking perfect?"

"I am perfect."

"Oh! That's a funny one. Should I tell her all about how you-"

Donovan clamps his hand over Carter's mouth.

"Don't you dare," he says.

Yes! Dare Carter! Come on tell us! Say it! Say it!

She stares at him and he stares right back. She relaxes and he lets go.

Say it, Carter!

"What's the next question?" she asks.

Whatever, don't spill his secret. I hate and admire you for staying loyal.

"Who is the bigger baby when sick?"

"Ha!" Carter says, eagerly pointing at Donovan.

"Only because you treat me better when I'm sick."

"Please, you whine like you're going to die when all you have is a cold."

"You know you like taking care of me. Admit it."

"No I do not."

He leans in close to her, his grin teasing. After a moment, she laughs.

"I'm not admitting anything. You are a baby and I do what I must to make you stop complaining that's it."

"Sure." He kisses her cheek.

Boy are they ridiculously cute or what! I'm going to be single forever. Sigh.

"Who is the social butterfly?"

This stumps both of them and they sit there looking at each other. After a second, they both shrug.

Well, that makes sense Carter is terrible at making friends and Donovan has his brothers. Wow, they really need to branch out and get more social skills.

"Who spends the most money?"

They point to each other. This time Carter grabs Donovan's wrist making him point to himself.

"Carter, what are you talking about?"

"Donovan, I buy necessities, you buy books by the truckload." She looks at me. "I came home last week and there were three Amazon boxes all with books."

"I buy used books, it's not that expensive."

"Three boxes, Donovan, Three!"

"Next question," Donovan asks, looking annoyed and embarrassed.

Please, like he would find any judgment here.

"Last question, who initiated the first kiss?"

Carter takes Donovan's chin and kisses him. When they pull back, Donovan has lost all his annoyance and she's smiling at him.

"Me."

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