[ he never gets headpats from moms.. it was pretty great.. ]

Oh-- really? [ he bites his lower lip, glancing down at the red mark one last time.. but finally slowly smoothing her sleeve back down. if she says so.. if she's sure it's okay.. ]

I'm finally getting over my cold, I think. I still have a little bit of a cough, but it's not bad anymore. My energy's been through the roof, though.