"It hurts?" Samuel asked, though the answer was obviously clear.

Nora nodded, looking unusually small and obedient, which was so not her typical vibe. Normally, she was sharp, confident, and in control, but around Samuel? She turned into this quiet, almost timid version of herself. It was weirdly funny, especially since she wasn’t even that much younger than him.

"Yeah, so stop moving my arm around," she said, trying to pull away.

Samuel, of course, ...