It's known as 5th grade love. If you ever watched a group of 5th grade boys and girls, the guys are always hitting the girls to show that they care.
Besides, I felt that Minx wasn't getting to play the game enough. Mostly she's had to referee or decide that the IT person isn't going to do their part. Now, I know that the game will keep moving.
Really, Minxie, I wuv you.
(But you are still IT)