13 Chapter 13

They stood like that for a while, breathing in sync with their noses touching, but after a few minutes, Ellis straightened. A grin spread over his face, and before Casey knew what happened, Ellis slapped him on the ass and took a step backward. “Go make pancakes.”

Casey scowled at him and rubbed the spot where Ellis had smacked him. “You’re mean,” he growled.

“Awww. Do you want me to kiss it and make it better?”

“Don’t be silly.”

“Come here, baby-boo, and let Ellis kiss it aaaaaall better.” He grabbed at Casey’s hips, but Casey batted away his hands.

“Don’t touch me.” He tried to sound stern and serious, but he couldn’t keep the smile off his face.

“I’m sorry.” Ellis dragged out the word, making it sound really miserable.

“Leave me alone.” Casey giggled, stepped past Ellis, and tried running away, but Ellis managed to grab his hand before he was out of reach.

“Don’t be mad at Ellis, Casey-boo,” Ellis singsonged.