Saldrich and Fiona made their way to the cafeteria together. After placing their orders, they selected one of the vacant tables tucked away from the main crowd, seeking a quiet corner to enjoy their meal and talk.
It was peaceful, at first.
Until Saldrich broke the silence with a question that dropped like a stone in a still pond.
"So... when were you planning on telling me about the kiss you had with my brother?"
Fiona froze mid-motion, a spoonful of rice barely lifted off her tray. She coughed suddenly, violently even though the food had yet to touch her lips. Coughing hard enough to draw attention from a nearby table, she reached for her drink and took a few gulps to soothe her throat, her eyes wide with shock.
"How did you—?
