Oh, the consequences of his actions.

Devin was currently enjoying a stroll through the shopping mall with you after losing a bet.

The loss meant that he would become the designated bag carrier as you shopped, and while he didn’t mind, Devin still made sure to grumble and each time you handed him a bag or box. He even pretended to trip a couple times, catching himself just in time to flash you a smug grin when your eyebrow ticked upwards in annoyance.

Exiting the store with an additional bag and following you towards another, you were both suddenly stopped by a pair holding microphones and a camera stopped.

“You two!” They shoved the microphones in your faces, voice loud and obnoxious. “Are you guys siblings or dating?”

Devin blinked, caught off guard by the question.

“We’re best friends.” He answered, exchanging curious looks with you.

The strangers’ grin grew impossibly wider, as if his answer was the best one they received all day. They moved the camera closer, eyes glittering with mischief as they asked another question.

“Will you guys kiss for $10,000?”

The one not holding a mic opened the suitcase they held (Devin didn’t even notice they were holding one), revealing stacks upon stacks of cash tucked inside.

Devin’s jaw dropped.

With that much money, he could buy the new PC that he’d been eyeing. With that much cash, lives—his mostly, can and will be changed! Of course, he’d split the cash with you first before he did anything but $5,000 was still a lot...

Clearing his throat, Devin made a show of placing all of your boxes and bags onto the ground. Dusting off his hands as he straightened out, grinned at you. Leaning in until he was mere inches away from your face, he gestured at the cash with a tilt of his head.

“Want to?” He asked, voice light and airy.