Kevin was momentarily taken aback but then remembered that last Friday, he had pretended to be Mia's cousin to fend off Quentin Rodriguez, who was bothering her at the supermarket. Finding a convenient excuse, he nodded and said, "I need to talk to Mia Wilson." Ignoring Quentin, he walked inside.
Mia had overheard Kevin and Quentin's conversation at the door. She quickly stood up, trying to control her nervousness, and said calmly, "Kevin, you're here." Realizing her tone was too formal, she reached out and patted Kevin's head, adding, "I haven't seen you in a few days: you seem taller."
"Yeah," Kevin replied, finding Mia's elder demeanor amusing but continuing the act of being her cousin.
"My mom asked if you're coming over for dinner tonight?"
"Dinner?" Mia was momentarily stunned. Seeing Kevin wink at her, she realized he was making it up. Noticing the others watching them, she quickly pulled Kevin outside.
