Phoe's POV:
Raph's face softens at my disappointed expression.
Noah is now sitting next to me with his plate full of pizza. I was happy to see he had some of my pizza on his plate, too.
Sometimes, the little similarities make us feel satisfied and connected.
I bring the fire back in, ending my little talent show before I rest my head on Noah's shoulder.
"It did help things, but maybe it was more than that," Raph says, finally responding.
I can tell he is truly thinking about his feelings as he speaks.
That's new.
Jasper is still pouting across from me, making me roll my eyes.
I nod at Raph, letting him know I understand the connection that has changed within us.
He gives me another rare, soft smile in response, making my knees feel like Jello even though I'm sitting down.
'Atti is very happy,' Nat says, making me gulp.
Raph hadn't let Atti come forward to meet me yet.