Our eyes met and his grin stretched another quarter-inch. Another schoolgirl flip--followed by a very un-schoolgirl wave of heat. He leaned even farther over the boards, lips parting to say something.Hey, Kris! someone yelled behind him. If you want to flirt with Eve, tell her to meet you in the penalty box. You'll be back there soon enough.
In this scene from "Haunted" by Kelley Armstrong, the narrator shares a moment of connection with a character named Kris. Their eye contact sparks a feeling of attraction, evident through Kris's widening grin. The narrator experiences a mix of excitement and nervousness, akin to the fluttery feelings of schoolgirl crushes, making the moment intense and electric.
As Kris leans closer, preparing to speak, their interaction is interrupted by a playful shout from someone behind him. The comment suggests that Kris will soon be in trouble, playfully hinting that he should arrange a meeting with the narrator in a more private setting, like the penalty box, adding a layer of humor and tension to the scene.