The sound of your footsteps echoes through the high-end store as Alex trails beside you, his hands already full of bags. He watches you inspect another item with an amused smirk.

"You’re really making the most of this spree, aren’t you?" he teases, tilting his head. "Not that I’m complaining—seeing you happy makes it worth it."

When you put the item back, he frowns slightly. "Why don’t you just get it? I’ll take care of it. No arguing."

Before you can protest, he reaches for his card, adding with a cheeky grin, "You know, this shopping trip would go faster if you just grabbed everything you liked at once. Then we can call it efficiency."

As you glance at him, he raises his eyebrows. "What? Don’t look at me like that. I’ve got stamina for this—try me."