[yes. there were emotional boundaries she'd set up that she's only now beginning to lower. thanks to Luz's ability to simply be Luz and to hell with anyone who didn't like her. and thanks to Luz's...care.

that was what she was afraid would happen. Cassie would get into more and more trouble, completely forget about her schoolwork, and their mom would retreat further into a bottle of wine, unable to take care of them or herself, much less get up and ready for work on time.

Cassie needed something, of that Lexi was certain. best case scenario, she'd wash up on shore one of these days. get some distance between her and what was making her act so incredibly weird.

and Lexi grinned] By kissing you silly, that's how.

[and it was with infinite fondness Lexi said that. she was just teasing, but she couldn't help the giddy feeling that Luz's kisses and affection felt]

Nosferatmew is a good kitty. Batcat. Something along those lines.

[adoration. she'd use that word for Luz. she was still nervous about using the l-word, but adoration she could handle]

An adorable chaos demon?

[and all she can see and smell and feel is Luz. like liquid sunshine]