Nora's eyes glistened with a mix of relief and gratitude, knowing that her feelings hadn't pushed him away but had deepened their connection.
Nexus continued, "After this is all over, how about we give dating a try? I promise that we'll make the most of our time together."
Nora's face lit up with joy and she nodded enthusiastically. It was a pact between two companions who had shared their hearts in the face of impending danger. They sealed their promise by intertwining their fingers, a symbol of the bond they would explore once the threat was dealt with.
Nexus leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to Nora's forehead, a gesture of comfort and support. "No matter what happens, we're in this together, Nora. We'll face the challenge as a team, and we'll come out stronger."
