the truck jolts over a particularly uncomfortable bump, and abby reflexively puts her hand over your thigh to stabilize you.

even after the time for the courtesy has passed, her fingers remain curled around the inside of your thigh, just resting there.

she grins at your confused eye contact, and chooses instead to give you a squeeze and start a conversation.

"wanna pair off when we get there? I know the route." manny is snickering pointedly at her, but to her credit, she seems solely focused.