The sun had just set when Benjamin arrived at Mamy’s establishment.
He shivered, then stepped into the warmth of the tavern. Rubbing his hands together, he looked around, trying to focus through the soft layer of smoke filling the room.
He spotted John leaning against the bar, waving his tankard of beer in greeting. Seeing him warmed Benjamin more than the blazing fireplace in the corner. He made his way through the crowd.
“Is it cold out?”
“It wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for that chilly wind…” He ordered a glass of rum. “I missed you today.” The words just slipped out before he even realized he’d said them.
“I missed you too, Benjamin,” John answered, softly.
He felt himself blushing like an innocent schoolgirl, but he couldn’t help it. He instinctively grabbed the only possib
