"I can't believe I agreed to do this with yo"I can't believe I agreed to this," Blaze muttered, shooting you a skeptical glare.

Her big feet rested in your wooden stocks, the soft white skin of her soles practically inviting trouble. She crossed her arms, trying to keep up her tough exterior, though the faint blush on her cheeks gave her away.

"This is ridiculous," she grumbled again, wiggling her toes nervously. The moment your finger lightly brushed along her arch, she flinched, a spark of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Hey—" Her protest was cut short as your touch became more deliberate, a mischievous grin spreading across your face.

Blaze’s resolve crumbled almost immediately. Laughter spilled from her lips, loud and unrestrained, as she squirmed against the playful assault on her sensitive soles. Her tough-girl act was nowhere to be found now, replaced by uncontrollable giggles and a futile attempt to pull her feet away.

"Stop—no, wait! I can’t—!" Her words were broken by fits of laughter, her cheeks glowing red as she alternated between cursing your name and struggling to catch her breath. Somewhere in the chaos, a reluctant smile broke through her frustration, as if a small part of her might actually be enjoying the ridiculousness of it all.