That's understandable, though. Abbie's had those moments of readiness and then, inevitably, life happened, and the moment was lost forever. At least in their case, there was always a new day, and always a new chance to ... say hello.

Laughing is a good thing, though, and her smile widens all the further, happy to have amused him at least a little. "Ooh, that's a good one. I might have to come hang out in the science department more often. That cologne really is wretched, isn't it? I don't know what I'm going to do when it gets too cold to open a window to air out after he leaves."

She huffs out a breath, the ghost of a chuckle, and nods her agreement. "I wouldn't mind it, really. Just no sonnets, alright? I've heard enough of them to last me a lifetime."