Someone From The Past

The dinner ended in silence. Zaria waited for Elian to say something or start a conversation, but he did not. He seemed distracted.

The atmosphere was romantic and dreamlike yet the tension and nervousness somehow kept coming in.

Under the table, Zaria clenched her fists apprehensively.

"Elian, I need to talk to you."

Elian was brought back to reality as he sensed Ria's gaze on him. Blinking, he cleared his throat, "I have been meaning to tell you something for quite a while as well. I can only let this out today now that I have got the chance."

Zaria's heartbeat accelerated. Was he too- She gratefully thanked her ancestors and the heavens for this moment.

With a shy look, she shook her head, her voice soft and she gazed down. "You can speak first. I can wait."

"Are you sure?" Elian asked seriously.

"Mmh."

After all, whether she said it or he said it, it was the same.