Jack looked unconvinced but didn’t say anything. But then he looked again at Anna & couldn’t stand that he was the reason for the frustration in her face. He sighed & decided to at least give an explanation.
“Anna I promised myself he would regret ever hurting you.”
Anna looked horrified, “Jack no.” she said gravely. The tone in her voice startled Jack.
“Why does it bother you so much that I care?” he asked looking at the ground.
“It doesn’t! What does bother me is you getting thrown in jail over something that doesn’t even involve you!” Anna had stopped walking. Jack sighed & leaned up against a nearby tree. Suddenly Anna’s face changed. She smiled with mischeif written all in her eyes. She walked up to Jack & put her hands on his chest. He looked at her confused, but she could tell he was trying not to smile. She rubbed her fingers through his orange hair, stood on her toes & kissed him with as much power as she could. Then she whispered in his ear so sweetly, “Please don’t get involved with Lance,”