As the meal came to an end, Timmy leaned back in his chair, smiling softly. "The food was great, right?" he asked, though the slight uncertainty in his voice betrayed him.
Lily wiped her mouth with a napkin and nodded. "I'll give it to you, Timmy. That was pretty amazing. You might just have a hidden talent."
Timmy chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. "Well, I'm glad you think so. I was thinking…" He hesitated for a moment. "Maybe we can take a walk by the seaside? It'll help us digest."
Lily blinked, surprised by the suggestion. For a second, her usual logical side wanted to decline, but something about the way he looked at her—hopeful and earnest—made her change her mind.
"That sounds… nice," she admitted, standing up. "Let's go."
The air outside was cool, with a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the ocean. The sound of waves crashing against the shore was soothing, and Lily felt herself relaxing more than she had in weeks.
