I nodded. “Yeah, I was scared, but when it comes to saving Scott, I don’t really think about that.”
A flicker of remorse crossed Scott’s eyes, and he seemed about to say something.
But Hannah lowered her head with a hint of melancholy.
“You’re amazing! I don’t think I could have done it if it were me.”
Scott hesitated, then turned back to her with a gaze full of affection.
“Everyone is different. Just take care of yourself.”
Even Hannah's briefest hint of sadness was enough for him to soften.
She laughed lightly, playfully punching Scott with a faux-shy gesture.
“Who said I’m only taking care of myself? If I hadn’t changed my mind that day, we might both have been buried.”
“Scott, you should remember I actually saved you!”
Scott’s face lit up with a smile as he affectionately ruffled her hair.
“Right, you’re absolutely right. You’re my lucky star!”
But Hannah seemed to forget that Scott’s trip to the mountain was because of her in the first place.
“You’d better thank me properly for this big favor. I won’t accept anything less!”
Hannah pouted, putting on an innocent act.
“Just tell me what you want, and if I have it, it’s yours!”
“Then let’s cook a meal together and cheer up injured Lillian!”