"I'm not joking! I mean it—I don't plan on coming between the two of you! I swear!" Eli said quickly, waving his hands in defense. "And I think you two would make a great couple! Really!"
As soon as those words left his mouth, it was like someone had flipped a switch.
The three on the sidelines didn't even try to hold back anymore.
Arman let out a loud bark of laughter, nearly doubling over. Punzo clutched at his chest, gasping between wheezes, while Jabby laughed with a hand over her mouth, clearly trying—and failing—to maintain some composure.
"Oh—Oh my god!" Punzo managed between breaths. "This… This is gold!"
"I can't believe he actually thinks—he… hahahaha!" Arman staggered back, arms wrapping around his stomach from laughing so hard.
Eli stood there, stunned.
Completely, utterly confused.
"I'm guessing… I'm wrong…?" he mumbled, watching the three fall apart like they'd just heard the best joke of their lives.
And then—without warning—a hand dropped onto his head.
