“What are you doing here?” Devyn murmured absently as he tossed her notes aside and grabbed a file.
“Nothing?” Andi said, only to bite back a wince when her phone chose that moment to chime. Determined to ignore it, she cleared her throat, slapped a smile on her face and watched as Devyn’s eyes narrowed on her as he reached over and plucked the phone out of her hand.
“And is there a reason why you’re out of bed?” Devyn drawled, throwing her a questioning look as he took it upon himself to respond.
“Also nothing?” she said with a hopeful smile as she reached over and-
“Drew’s wondering the same thing,” Devyn said, glancing up as she did her best to bite back a wince.
“I’d really like not to have to answer that question,” Andi said, nodding solemnly as she watched Devyn focus back on her phone and text something that probably wouldn’t end well for her.
“Your brother’s coming to pick you up,” Devyn explained as he finished texting Drew and handed the phone back to her.
“Aren’t you going to need my help?” Andi asked, struggling not to pout and failing miserably because she’d been hoping that he’d change his mind and let her stay since it would make what she needed to do easier.
“Not this time,” Devyn assured her as he stood up and gestured towards the door. “I’ll walk you out.” Biting back a disappointed sigh, Andi reluctantly stood up and followed him to the door, hoping that he’d change his mind.
“You’re going to miss me,” Andi pointed out.
“You think so?” Devyn asked, pausing by the door.
“I really do,” Andi said, nodding solemnly.
Lips twitching, Devyn leaned down and kissed her forehead with a murmured, “You might be right about that.”