Ellen and Edrick sat in a comfortable silence after the waiter left with their order, the noise of the restaurant filling the space between them. faint clink of cutlery and the low hum of nearby chatter provided a soothing backdrop as they both took a moment to settle into the unexpected encounter.
Ellen glanced at Edrick from the corner of her eye, noticing how he seemed perfectly at ease, his posture relaxed as he leaned back in his chair. She could see the faintest hint of a smile playing on his lips, as if he found their quiet exchange amusing in some way. The sight made her feel a bit more at ease, though a small part of her was still trying to process how easily they had slipped into this moment, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
