"Byleth!" Byleth turned to see Annette racing up to him, a giddy smile on her face.
He cleared his throat. "Don't you mean Professor Eisner?" He asked emphatically.
"Sorry, I know." Annette pouted. She knew that she wasn't supposed to call him by his first name when other people were around, as Byleth feared it would raise suspicions about their relationship. Not that it would bother Annette for people to know that she and Byleth were dating.
Anyway, Professor," She started, emphasizing his title. "Mercie and I were at the market and we found a shop that sells homemade sweets." He then noticed that she was clasping a small pouch in her hands
"I'm guessing that's what's in the bag?" Byleth asked.
"Yup!" She said gleefully. "They sold this really yummy saltwater taffy that I thought you'd love." She held out the pouch to him and he took it. He opened the pouch and took out one of the individual candies, colored bright pink and white and wrapped in wax paper. Hesitantly he unwrapped the sweet and popped it into his mouth.
Instantly his mouth began to water. The sugary sweetness of the chewy candy was balanced by a distinct saltiness. Byleth found it unusual to be sure, but it was most certainly delicious.
"This is called saltwater taffy?" He asked.
Annette frowned. "You've never had it?"
"I've never had any candy before this."
"What?!" His student exclaimed, likely far louder then she intended. "You've never eaten candy before?"
Byleth shrugged. "I spent most of my life before arriving at the Monastery either traveling or fighting. I didn't have much time to enjoy luxuries."
"Well, that's about to change!" Annette said firmly. She took his hand and began leading him (practically dragging, in Byleth's opinion) towards the dormitories. "I have more candy from the market in my room."
"Annette, if people see you dragging me into your room like this then-"
"Then what? They'll think that we're together? We are together!" Annette reminded him.
"But-
"Candy is more important then opinions!"
