Katrina couldn't believe how awkward the atmosphere was. After an argument earlier that day, they somehow ended up admitting their feelings for each other. Now, here they were, sitting at a table, each of them avoiding eye contact, the tension palpable.
"This is really awkward," Katrina said, trying to break the silence as she fixed the table nervously. The entire ride home had been so quiet, like they'd both stepped into some unknown territory they weren't sure how to navigate. Admitting a crush was one thing, but now, it felt like they were pretending they hadn’t just shared something important. It almost felt like a proposal.
"I can't do this." Algin slammed his utensils on the plate, the sound echoing in the stillness.
"Are you leaving?" Katrina stood up to gather her things, feelin
