Ella felt better when they reached his car and they got in. That scene earlier played in her head. So many eyes on her… judging her…
She felt so cold when Dave pulled away from her but her heart felt warm realizing he merely wanted to shield her from them. His arm around her felt like a protective shield.
“Are you okay?” His concern is apparent in his tone.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” She tried to reply with a smile.
After staring at each other for a couple of minutes, Dave started the car.
“Thank you.” She finally spoke after the long silence and Dave started driving. On the way, they were both silent.
“Will I… will I still see you tomorrow?” She hesitantly asked.
Dave raised an eyebrow. “Tomorrow? Isn’t tomorrow your rest day? Laundry day?”
“Oh, right.” She’d forgotten about it. “I m
