Raelynn sat across from Axel at a small wooden table tucked into the corner, a half-eaten enchiladas on her plate. Her fingers brushed the wet glass as she brought the iced tea to her lips.
Axel, wearing a navy blue sweater and jeans, leaned back slightly in his chair, his own plate empty save for a few crumbs. His relaxed posture and friendly smile made the conversation flow naturally, as though they had known each other for years instead of just a handful of encounters.
"You know," Raelynn said with a small laugh, setting her glass down, "this place is so much nicer than I expected. I don't usually come to restaurant like this."
Axel grinned and nodded. "Same here. I just stumbled upon it one day when I needed a quiet spot to read. It's kind of a hidden gem."
"Do you come here often?" she asked, raising an eyebrow curiously.