Thea swiftly clapped her hand over Charlotte's mouth, her face flushing with embarrassment.
"Sshh. ..Silent." Thea whispered urgently, her eyes scanning the classroom to ensure their exchange had gone unnoticed.
"We're in the classroom." Thea whispered, her gaze darting around the room.
"I was just saying the tonics will boost your appetite.." Charlotte said innocently, her smile hinting at something more."What were you thinking?" Charlotte asked, her tone playful and provocative, as if knowing exactly where Thea's mind had wandered.
Her cheeks flushed, and she glanced away, trying to compose herself amidst the subtle laughter that danced in Charlotte's eyes.
"Are you thinking something naughty?" Charlotte asked, her eyebrows arching upward in playful accusation.
Thea's cheeks deepened in color, her eyes darting away, unable to maintain eye contact under Charlotte's teasing gaze.
She shook her head and denied "You're thinking too much."
