I didn't actually feel any real pain from the pinch, but I still put on a smug little smile and looked straight at Victoria. The expression made her cheeks flush a deeper pink. She immediately nudged me hard with her elbow, clearly annoyed.
I pretended to lose my balance from the push and tipped sideways toward Maya. My upper arm pressed firmly against the soft, full curve of her breast through the thin fabric of her red dress. The warmth and softness of her body registered clearly for a brief second.
Maya let out a small, startled sound, her voice soft and slightly breathless.
"Aah…"
I quickly sat up straight again, putting on an innocent, apologetic expression as if the whole thing had been an accident.
"Aunt Maya, are you okay? I'm sorry… I lost my balance for a second."
Maya's face had turned a soft pink. She shook her head slightly, avoiding my eyes for a moment.
"It's fine, Dexter… really."
Victoria's voice cut in from my other side, sharp with irritation.
