Caesar's heart skipped a beat as he met her gaze,
feeling an unexpected flutter in his chest.
Breaking the silent moment,
Caesar nodded towards the tray and said softly,
"Eat the mango pastry too...
You might be hungry."
Ivanna nodded slowly,
still looking at him with that gentle gaze
before turning her attention to the pastry.
She picked up the fork beside the plate
and dug in happily,
the crunch of the pastry and sweetness of mango
bringing a soft smile to her face.
Caesar watched her eat,