Playful

As Ryan came up behind him, Hunter automatically raised his hands to rest on her arms, and he had to smile at the picture. Whether he liked it or not... they did look good in that shot. Turning his head a little, his cheek almost brushed hers, and he felt the same little flutter he'd felt several times already. And the same guilt returned. But so did Mick's words. Trying to shake it off, he regained his grin. "I dunno...I've definitely seen better looking guys than that one there." 

Her mention of hot chocolate put his mind back on task and he nodded. "Good. Then to hot chocolate we shall go. But you..." He grabbed her arms tighter. "...are in a bad position, Missy." As he stood, he picked her up with him so she'd wrap her legs around him to ride his back. Laughing, he took off running across the hay loft, carrying her as he went. Aiming for a far stack of loose hay, he got close then stopped short, sliding across the smooth wood floor. Turning at the last second, he half threw, half dumped her onto the soft pile of hay. Continuing the spin around so he was facing her, he flopped down on top of her, pinning her shoulders with his forearms as he looked down at her playfully. "Say uncle and I'll let you up," he teased, breathless.

Scott lifted his head at Hope's offer. Even if he didn't want to put her out any more than he already had, he really was too exhausted to refuse. "I... think maybe I should rest just a little while," he finally agreed. His mind wandered to Domino. He knew she had plenty of food and water, and she could use the back doggy door if she needed to. "That way, I won't be stuck without a car tomorrow." 

Sighing, he got up from the table slowly, afraid to move too quickly lest his head spin or he lose his supper. After slipping off his shoes, he wandered to the couch and curled up in the corner, bringing his legs almost up to his chest. Even with his hoodie still on, he was cold, and he wasn't sure he could remember a time he'd felt this tired. 

Trying to keep his eyes open, his foggy gaze found Hope. "Don't let me sleep too long," he mumbled. "I gotta go home... to Domino..."