It was just a simple compliment but for Bill it brought such wonderful feelings for him. Although they were not talking while eating, for the whole time they were having dinner, Bill could not help the smile on his lips. He could not pocket the smile because of the overwhelming joy that the compliment gives him. And time went by so fast that Bill did not even notice that they were already done eating their dinner.
Bill and Ian were still on their seats, simultaneously waiting for the other to begin the conversation. Bill was smiling. It was still the same smile he had before and during eating. While Ian was staring at his empty plate, composing his mind and himself.
Clearing his throat, Bill took the empty plates. He piles them, and carries them to the sink. Bill then sat back in his sea
