49. Simple Pleasures

100 Words

Narita Ken smiled in earnest when the actress finally seated herself next to him. For a while, he had thought she would refuse, the wild, panicky look in her eyes signalling her desire to flee. The warm flood of emotions that exploded in his chest when she sat down completely took him by surprise. It was getting serious indeed. This time, he just might end up keeping her.

He could tell she was still wary of him, putting up her defences, but he allowed her that.

For now it was enough just to have her there, sitting by his side.