Midnight Snack

"Starving," he confirmed, nodding. The large hand resting casually on her waist began to slide upwards, fingers playfully brushing against her ribs in a way that hinted he might just take a bite out of her.

That playful threat was enough. Riley quickly squirmed away and sat up properly. "Okay, okay," she said, her mind immediately racing, trying to remember what meager food supplies she had stashed in the dorm.

Alex genuinely was hungry. Eating a normal dinner and sleeping before midnight usually kept hunger at bay. But staying awake well past midnight, especially after an hour of rather strenuous... activity... inevitably led to a demanding appetite.

"Um, I have some instant noodles... is that okay?" She rarely bought treats or snacks; every spare cent went to her grandmother's mounting hospital bills. The few packs of cheap noodles were strictly for emergencies like this.

"Perfect," he nodded simply.

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