Originally Posted by
InTheMachine
Double Date
John spots Emi’s eyebrows quirk up ever so slightly in surprise and draw down as her gaze darts briefly over at her boyfriend. John, if I sounded upset, my tone was harsher than I meant for it to be. While I have been… surprised by a few things tonight, you’ve never spoken to anyone other than Emi. I am enjoying myself. Raphael and Stella are a nice change of pace from my normal acquaintances, and I am very much looking forward to my food after how good these scallops have tasted.
Under the table, she reaches over and squeezes John’s thigh. Whatever you need help figuring out, I’m here for you, John. Nothing has changed. If it wasn’t obvious after I rushed back to base to see you for all of ten minutes earlier today, my feelings for you are strong. A little overwhelming at times, she admits. Surely, you don’t think I’m that fickle?