Noah opened the fried chicken boxes, the aroma wafting up, mingling with the fresh evening air. He glanced at Alison, who was setting down the drinks with a soft smile playing on her lips. It was moments like these that made all the chaos and stress of the day worthwhile.
“Let the party begin,” Noah announced with a grin, trying to lighten the mood. Alison chuckled, shaking her head at his antics.
They settled down at the table, the gentle glow of the fairy lights casting a serene atmosphere around them. For a few moments, they simply ate in comfortable silence, the only sounds being the occasional crunch of fried chicken and the distant hum of the city below.
"So, how was your day?" Alison finally broke the silence, her voice soft and curious.
Noah took a sip of his beer, leaning back
