We both pause when we touch, not taking our eyes off of each other. Then after a moment, he takes the rose from my hand and smells it.
"Beautiful things should never be tarnished. Thank you for the rose, Astra."
"I hope you enjoy it."
"I need to do the dishes. Excuse me."
Mindlessly, I wash the dishes. What just happened and what are these feelings I'm feeling? I don't understand. I haven't felt this way since Alexi and even then, I didn't understand those feelings. I see something out of the corner of my eye and prepare to fight and run. Turning my head, I realize it's Will. He grabbed a dish towel and is wiping and putting the dishes away.
"It's ok, Will. I can put the dishes away."
"I should be the one doing the dishes. It's the least I can do."
"Nonsense, I would do anything for my beloved dog children."
"Right, the dogs."
"... and my favorite boss in the whole world."
"I'm your only boss."
