Finally, Ruby leaned forward, resting her elbows on her knees, and met his expectant gaze.
"You're the least handsome in the house."
Karl's eyes widened as if she had just slapped him. "What?!"
"Last place. Bottom of the list." Ruby added, barely holding back her laughter.
Karl's whole body tensed up, his expression shifting into something that looked like an angry cat with its fur standing on end. His shoulders rose slightly, and his eyes narrowed as if he was ready to hiss at any moment.
"I live here, Ruby!" he exclaimed, pacing faster. "How am I last in my own house?!"
Ruby shrugged, her smirk growing. "I just call it like I see it."
"You—crazy man!" Ruby shouted, her voice loud as Karl suddenly lunged at her, landing on the sofa beside her.
Before she could react, his hands shot up to her face, pinching her cheeks like a child playing with dough.
