I like you

"Here you go," the waiter said, placing their drinks on the table with a polite smile before disappearing into the bustling crowd.

Lily took a moment to collect herself, her mind racing as she tried to make sense of the jumble of emotions swirling within her. Why was she here? What did she hope to accomplish by seeking out Cage after all this time?

"I wanted to talk," she finally admitted, her voice barely above a whisper as she met Cage's gaze with a mixture of apprehension and longing.

Cage's expression softened, a flicker of understanding passing between them as he reached out to gently squeeze her hand. "I'm here," he murmured, his voice a comforting reassurance in the midst of her uncertainty

Lily's heart pounded in her chest as she finally found the courage to speak her truth. "I-I like you," she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes locked on Cage's as she laid bare her deepest secret.