I and Athlea sat at the food table, the night settling around us as we eat our meal. Finally Athlea was little calm and normal after all my awkward behavior which irritates her it seems. All because of Beta peeking from behind the kitchen. *Cries Inside*
I took another bite, watching Athlea out of the corner of my eye as she pushed her food around her plate. Something seemed to weigh on her, but she hadn't spoken up yet. I noticed her lips pressing into a thin line as she chewed slowly.
Curious—and a little concerned—I gently nudged her. "Hey, you seem quiet tonight. Is everything okay?"
She looked up, blinking out of her trance and offering me a small, forced smile. "Oh, it's nothing really," she replied, though her voice carried a hint of hesitation.
Raising an eyebrow, I leaned forward, resting my chin on my hand.
