Whispers of a Second Chance
he said, his tone teasing.
I rolled my eyes, a playful gesture more than a genuine annoyance. "Oh, I'm sure you think I'm the one holding him back from the wonders of nature," I retorted, my voice dripping with playful sarcasm.
Laxus threw his hands up in mock surrender. "Easy, tiger! Truce? I'm not looking for a fight before we've even reached the swings."
I smirked, the tension melting away. The playful banter was a familiar comfort, a prelude to the shared laughter and joy that awaited us in the park.