"Just keep a hold of that gift,a nd I'll keep a hold of mine!" he told her, tossing her a wink- though she probably couldn't see it at her angle. "Besides, I hear you laughing.." he said, and continued to walk off with her until they were at the river side, where he put her down with a smile and bent over so he was more at her height. HIs leg hurt but he ignored it for now and grinned at her.
"So, when we leave the park, you'll leave me help you carry that gift? Cause if not, I won't think twice about carrying you again."