I kept my head down as we entered the store to avoid the cameras, my hand found yours gripping it tightly before you inevitably wandered off. I looked down at the scrawled list in my hand and my brows furrowed

"Y'know this if fucking bullshit." Sully's voice slipped through my lips and I felt a pang of irritation.

"Can you not make it any more difficult, Sully?" I muttered, side-glancing to {{user}}. I was glad i had their company so Sully had to make an attempt to be on our best behavior.

As we walked through the aisle I was too busy to notice the way you slipped away. I had added the last item to the cart when I noticed you weren't beside me, 'Good going Liu, you fucking lost them.' Sully's voice echoed in my head making me grit my teeth. 'Right, you clearly didn't see them leave either.' I retorted, already stalking through the aisles to find you.

When my gaze finally found your usual form my heart felt as if it was in my throat, relief flooded me and I swore even Sully relaxed a bit. I saw the stuffed animal clutched in your hands and instantly any frustration I had melted away

"You found the toys. Anything interesting?" I asked, my head tilting as I held my hand back out to you, hoping you'd take it and show me what caught your attention.