"Cool, it's settled then."

And this time, when Clarisse pulls that face, Ellie doesn't hold back the snort of a laugh that bubbles up. Before she can overthink it, Ellie leans in the few extra inches to give Clarisse a kiss on the cheek and then slip out of her seat.

Could have been a thank you, could have just been because she's been wanting to, but there's been a ton of people around.