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Todd jogged across the campus quad, chasing his shadow. It stretched out in the golden light of sunset, racing him across the lawn. He made a beeline for the only girl he was interested in and flung himself onto the bench next to her.
“Look what I’ve got.” Todd held out a small white bag to Megan.
“Chocolate covered pretzels!”
He pulled one out of the bag and fed it to her. Megan’s lips gently kissed the tips of his fingers as she took the pretzel from him.
“Mmm… sweet and salty."
“Your favorite, right?”
“You do know how to treat a girl well.”
“Only those that I love.”
She slipped her hand in his. “You’re so sweet.”
“Sweet enough to meet your mom?”