Outside Siria's shop, Eva leaned against the wall, her face flushed. "I need to calm down... I need to calm down... calm down," she muttered to herself, closing her eyes as her heart raced. She took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to steady herself. Gradually, the redness on her cheeks faded.
Ring Ring!
The doorbell chimed as Ken stepped outside. He turned to Eva who was seemingly lost in her thoughts. Walking up to her, he gently placed a hand on her cheek, causing her to snap her eyes open.
"Ah!?" she exclaimed in surprise, locking eyes with Ken. Her cheeks reddened once again.
Ken smiled, lifted her chin, he gave her a tender kiss. Eva became a little dazed and stared at him.
After a moment she turned her head away, "I-is this really a date?" she asked her voice barely even a whisper.
