sage raised a brow, her lips curling into a playful, almost dangerous smile. "you post a thirst trap, devon, and iโll post one too. itโs only fair, right?" she tilted her head slightly, eyes gleaming with mischief. then her expression shifted, softened, as she absorbed his next words. "you didnโt even mean to say anything, huh?" her lips curved into something quiet โ not quite a smile, but close. "thatโs kinda sweet." she didnโt step back, just let her fingers rest lightly against his chest, tracing small circles like it helped her think. maybe it helped her stay steady, too. "your dad asking about me?" she echoed, voice lower now, a little warmer. "i like that." more than she probably should, actually. she paused to look at him โ really look. "iโm ready for all of it, if you are." the words came out softly, like there was no doubt behind them. just her, being honest. totally honest. "i donโt wanna waste any more time. i wanna be your girlfriend. i meanโ if you wanna be my boyfriend." she smiled, eyes fixed on his. "family dinners, vacations, meeting your friendsโฆ bring it on. iโm ready." it was a promise.