Ch. 40

VERA'S POV

I like such games, it's fascinating and fun! To think that Jackson wants to have fun and play around with me today. Which other way can I possibly welcome December with a delightful heart?

I peeled off the lemons instantly and handed him one of them. I counted to three and we put it into our mouth to chew.

We looked into each other's eyes to see who would give up first. Whoever gets intimidated by the other's peeking eyes loses and I am not ready to give him credit.

For two good minutes, we held it in our mouths. He was determined to win, even when he started sweating profusely, he stared daringly at me.

"Give up already! You're crying!" I muttered, squeezing my face.

"No way!" He retorted stubbornly, sniffing back his runny nose.

He flexed his muscles and I heard his joints squeak as he fought to hold it in so he wouldn't lose, I shrugged and clapped my hands mockingly at him.

He spat it out immediately and rushed upstairs. I spat mine out as well and ran after him. Before