Until We’re Both Hoary-Haired (6)

Pepsi sniveled dumbly, blew the dust off the donut, then stuffed it in Si Bai's mouth.

Si Bai finished it in two bites. "It's delicious."

"Really?" Pepsi licked her lips, looking intrigued.

She would have kept the donut for herself if she had known! She wanted to try it, too!

Si Bai seemed to read her mind. Tilting his head, he asked, "Do you want to eat it?"

"Yes!" Pepsi nodded adamantly.

"Come closer, then." Si Bai cleared his throat and Pepsi did as told. "What now?"

Si Bai aimed at her pink lips and kissed her.

It was their first kiss.

"Is it sweet?" asked Si Bai.

"Yes!" Pepsi giggled.

Si Bai smiled.

A moment later, he picked up Pepsi's hand and said, "Be a good girl and drink your milk!"

"Yes!"

"And, grow taller soon! Tell me if someone picks on you!" said Si Bai earnestly. "I'll visit you again."