Visiting New York

The silence between them was deafening, and Scarlett began to regret her decision to leave the hotel without informing anyone. She knew she needed to explain herself to Xander but didn't know how to start the subject, she was mad at herself.

After finishing their meal, they went to their room and sat on the couch with the television on. But their minds were elsewhere, lost in their own thoughts. 

A few minutes passed, and Scarlett finally broke the silence, her eyes filled with sadness and worry as she looked at Xander beside her.

"Xander, I'm so sorry," she said, "I went without your permission and left without Logan..." Her voice trembled slightly.

Xander quickly took her hand and gently squeezed it to calm her down. "Babe, it's okay. You don't have to explain anything to me. I understand," he said, looking into her eyes reassuringly.

Scarlett was surprised to hear Xander's reaction, "Y-You know?" She was confused.