Lucas was taken aback at how different her mood seemed when she turned over. He was at least relieved that she wasn't hurt.

[b]"That makes two of us,"[/b] he said, shrugging, referring to her smooth comment.

[i]Groan...[/i]

His internal monologue continued.

[i]Hey. That was good.[/i]

[i]I'm not admitting anything.[/i]

Lucas was a little surprised at her next statement.

[b]"[i]You?[/i] Not used to compliments? Come on,"[/b] he said. [b]"There's no way!"[/b] Before he went [i]too[/i] far with the compliments, he checked himself. [b]"...In any case, I'm just glad you didn't get hurt,"[/b] he continued, still sort of in lifeguard mode. [b]"I would've never forgiven myself."[/b]