C18 So soft, so sweet

A smile at my expense, I realized

"What are you smiling at, for heaven's sake?"

"I can't help it. You look like a beautiful flamingo," he replied, fighting to hold back a laugh

"You promised you'd close your eyes," I reminded him through gritted teeth. "Or blindfold yourself or something."

"Oh, right." He closed his eyes. "Is that better?

"Somewhat," I sighed. He would go now