"What are you doing?"
Alex chuckled at the suspicion in Val's voice, her eyes sceptical as she looked at him grabbing some things from his backpack. Eventually she saw what he had in his hands, the alarm - but amusement - obvious.
"You're not going to eat those, are you?"
"Of course I am, they're fine."
"You're going to hurt yourself."
Alex shook his head, weighing the two hot peppers in his hand. He'd placed some water next to him, but hopefully he wouldn't need it. Hopefully, though doubtful.
"You're crazy," she muttered, crossing her arms and staring at the hand holding the peppers. She was definitely staying for this, it seemed.
Winking at her, he threw both peppers in his mouth; crushing them under his teeth. It took a short while, but eventually he felt a painful burning grow, setting his mouth on fire. Val stood there, looking concerned.
"You okay?"
"Yyeah," he choked out, but after a few seconds grabbed his bottle and ran out the room, not wanting her to see. While he was in the hallway, gulping down water, he could hear her giggling. For just a moment he wondered when he'd ever stop trying to impress her. However, the most likely option? Never.