"Don't slam me like that," Chloe huff-laughs, butting her temple to Max's. "Didn't I take you out for burritos last Wednesday? The good shit, with extra bacon?"

But she does hesitate, after. Of course Chloe gets that they're just shooting the shit right now, and it'd be stupid to take it too seriously -- but then, god knows she's dressed up too many unfortunate honesties in lighthearted jabs.

And so, despite her better efforts, a tiny hint of vulnerability creeps in through the cracks in her nonchalant front when she says: "I could take you on a real date."