Seiji and Liz were lost in each other, their lips locked in a passionate kiss in the back room of Liz's clothing store. The room was dimly lit, with only a few rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains, adding a warm glow to the scene. Liz's hands clung to Seiji's shirt as their kiss deepened, the world outside forgotten in their moment of desire.
Neither of them noticed the gentle creak of the door as it slowly opened.
"Liz, I got some food for us to—" Ellara's voice trailed off as she stepped into the room, her eyes widening in shock at the sight before her.
Seiji and Liz froze, breaking apart as they turned to face Ellara. Liz's face went pale, and she immediately began to stammer, trying to find the words to explain. "Ellara… it's not what you think… I—" Liz's voice faltered, her hands trembling slightly as she faced her best friend.
