Cleo turns up for the welcome back party for the formerly exiled hermits. It’s no surprise that Ren is hosting the party himself. Nearly everyone shows up. It’s nice to see Jevin happy again and the food is good. But, Cleo is too tired for all of this. She sneaks away to sand in a quiet corner.
“Hey, is this wall taken?” False fills in the space next to them.
“How do you always find me?” Cleo is genuinely impressed.
“I'm going to notice if you are missing, love.”
“You came to butter me up? Go on then.”
“This party is a lot, innit? Can I walk you home?”
“Absolutely, get me out of here!”
False takes them by the hand. The pair know their way around Ren’s base so slipping out unnoticed is easy.
“He gave me those big puppy eyes or I wouldn’t have turned up.” False sighs.
“He’s cute when he begs. He promised me cheesecake.” They start on their walk.
“I have two new Ren heads! That’s definitely Cleo bait.”
“He deserves it. My base is in the other direction, darling. Think I didn’t notice?”
“I do love him. Well, I never said who's home I would walk you to.”
“Me too. He's ours isn't he? You cheeky bugger! Come here!” Cleo stops in her tracks pulling False in for a kiss. “So, you'll come home with me?”
“Yes. Your plot worked like a charm.” Both of them know the way to Cleo’s heart: Dessert and Deception.
And, most importantly, teasing Ren together. Neither of them will be surprised if he doesn't appear in the morning, but tonight? Tonight is just for them.
