Jack watched Ela with amusement as she tried to regain her composure. The way she crossed her arms and gazed out the window, pretending as if she hadn't just been thoroughly teased, only made him smirk. He let her stew for a moment before finally stepping up behind her, his hands settling lightly on her hips.
"You're cute when you're frustrated," he murmured against her ear.
Ela huffed but didn't move away. "And you're insufferable, Master."
Jack chuckled. "Yet you wouldn't have it any other way."
She sighed, tilting her head slightly as his fingers traced lazy circles against her waist. "No… I wouldn't," she admitted, though her voice carried the barest hint of reluctance.
