The evening sky slowly darkened, and the two figures sat side by side under the old tree, gathering the strength they would need to face the coming storm.
The sound of a rumbling stomach broke the silence for a moment under the tree. Adriana quickly looked down, her face reddening with embarrassment. Ryan, sitting beside her, burst into laughter, looking at her with a playful smile.
“Adriana, are you hungry?” he asked teasingly.
Adriana turned her face away. “Yeah… maybe. I haven’t eaten anything since this morning,” she replied softly.
Ryan frowned, still smiling, but his eyes looked at her with surprise. “Why? I thought you had breakfast before training.”
“I just thought I’d take a short walk to clear my mind. I didn’t expect you to suddenly challenge me to a fight,” Adria
