you said it was like fire around the brim

“If we ever actually do it I promise it won’t be anything that would ruin your body for life.”

“If Thea can’t see the truth that’s her problem.”

“I believe it. You look like you’re a fun girl.”

“Rude.”

“One of these days I’m gonna talk you into getting it tattooed somewhere.”

This time Griffin’s laugh had a nervous edge. “Why would I ever do something as stupid as.. repeatedly get arrested because I was in love with you. That’s preposterous.”

Griffin laughed warmly at Brady’s reply. “I knew that. Some people commit crimes as foreplay Brady, and we’re valid.”

“Correct answer.”

“It hasn’t,” Griffin agreed. She grinned widely at Brady’s continued affection, and in response Griffin placed a quick kiss on her girlfriend’s lips. “You’re right, there’s still time. I could rob a bank.”

“I mean.. do we have any stories that don’t directly involve Levi that are safe to tell children?” that was a genuine question now. “You’re sweet to me. My sweet stronk cop gf.”

“Are you saying all of our arrest and bail-out stories are off the table? ‘Cause that’s like a quarter of them.” She leaned against Brady with a smirk. “Still not as sweet as you though.”

“I think it was while they were still on, actually.”

“That night, in the dark of your car, staring into your eyes, that was the safest I’ve ever felt.“

Griffin could only take that as a challenge, and so she grabbed his head and pulled him in so she could give him another kiss.

“Life and death don’t have to be so boring, let’s make both an adventure.“

“I mean.. why would you need friends other than me? Am I not the only hermit girlfriend a boy needs?”

“I think some parents deserve to be disappointed.”