"I know you said not to surprise you again, but in my defence, I had this planned before you told me that," Cobalt says as he helps me out of the car.
I frown, confused by what he means until I realise we"re not back at the compound.
"I promised I"d bring you to my favourite restaurant," he says bashfully. "And thought this could be our first official date."
"Isn"t that what the rooftop was?" I ask, taking in the glittering lights of the surrounding street. There"s something captivating about it, especially with all the people buzzing around. Whatever magic they do to keep most of the ash out of the White Towers is working, I can barely see any of it on the street, and what is around appears to have been tracked in by shoes.
"Is that what you count?"
I turn to face him, a small smile
