James stared at Lily for a moment, a slight smirk tugging at his lips as she spoke. Without a word, he reached over and gently pinched her cheeks, catching her off guard. She blinked in surprise, her mouth falling open, momentarily stunned. Before she could say anything, he got to his seat, and began eating his breakfast, as though the cheek pinch had been the most natural thing in the world.
Lily sat frozen, speechless for a few moments, her surprise plain on her face. What just happened? James wasn't usually this playful, and the sudden shift in his behavior threw her off balance. Slowly, she composed herself, trying to shake off her initial shock. She picked up her fork and quietly began eating alongside him, her mind spinning with questions. Why had he done that? Was he teasing her?
