V's expression catches me off guard again. I can feel my cheeks burning even more as I struggle to regain some semblance of control over the situation. "Well, V," I manage to say through gritted teeth, "I trust you won't mention this little... misunderstanding to anyone else?"
Her surprised look slowly turns into a knowing smirk, and my heart skips a beat. "Oh, don't worry, J," she says in a voice that is both amused and accusatory. "