He wasn't fond of sour tastes, yet he pushed himself to swallow it down.
Ella glanced at his expression, recognizing his flavor preferences, and suddenly felt a playful urge.
She lifted a strawberry and offered it to him. "This is a gesture from the little girl. You must finish it."
She looked at him expectantly, with traces of strawberry juice lingering on her lips, giving her a charming look.
Xavier's heart fluttered as he leaned in, instinctively wiping off the strawberry juice from her lips with a gentle touch.
"It's sweet."
Ella hadn't anticipated his action, still holding the strawberry in her hand, her cheeks flushed red.
The scent of strawberries filled the air. Despite the sour taste, it tasted unexpectedly sweet on their lips.
Xavier lightly tasted the corner of her lips
