Of the many answers that crossed Miach's mind, he choose the most childish one. He stuck his tongue out at his friend. Of course they both knew it was a statement that she was right, but that he just couldn't say it. But when she released her hand, he grabbed it and grasped it once firmly, a silent thanks for her care.
If you like pineapple, I think I know just the place. did he go on with, shifting the topic away from him.