211 Playing games (1)

The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lively but neither Brianna nor Quentin were much in the mood for dinner.

Other than few 'yes' or 'no' responses, Brianna didn't talk, and Quentin spoke briefly only when others included him in the conversation. But with the other four chatting about the upcoming party and that combined with heaps of other patrons and the band and the acrobats taking turns in swaying above their heads, no one noticed the strange energy coursing between Brianna and Quentin.

Once, Brianna and Quentin touched hands accidentally and Brianna dropped her fork when she jolted.

Quentin leaned closer and spoke only for her to hear: "Relax. Why are you so tense? Is it because of me?"

"Absolutely not.", Brianna lied. "I was just caught by surprise."