While Julie was adjusting her position on his lap, shifting her weight slightly to one side to make herself more comfortable, she gave the tiniest wiggle, subtle but unmistakable, as if trying to get the best seat possible.
The slight bounce of her movement made Cassius pause, blinking.
Her comfort around him had clearly increased, and now she didn't even seem too bothered about what that movement might imply.
He could feel the soft plushness of her behind against his thighs, it had that delightful balance of firm and squishy, like something that could bounce right back up with a slap.
Even though he had orchestrated this outcome from the start, he still found himself surprised at just how distracting it really was.
Letting out a long breath, he spoke up suddenly.
