Kyra and Sage sat on opposite ends of the bed, a thick blanket of awkwardness enveloping the space between them. They exchanged hesitant glances, each searching the room for something—anything—that might shatter the silence hanging heavily in the air.
It was, without a doubt, the most uncomfortable moment they had ever faced.
Kyra's fingers gripped the bedspread, twisting the fabric in a mix of anxiety and uncertainty while Sage turned away, squeezing his eyes shut in an attempt to gather his thoughts. The pressure to say something—anything—was overwhelming. His mind raced, desperate for an excuse that wouldn't feel like one. With a deep, steadying breath, he finally faced her.
"Um… According to the ritual, I… You…" Frustration creased his brow as he stammered over his words. He paused, inhaling deeply, then tried again. "We have to stay in one room, so… that's why I'm here."