Echoes of Eternaforest
Chapter 69: Echoes of Eternaforest
Bayo stood in the cramped kitchen, his fingers idly tracing the edge of a chipped plate. The lingering aroma of cumin and coriander from Amina's couscous mingled with the musty scent of old newspapers that covered his windows. He glanced at Amina, who leaned against the counter, her gaze fixed on him with an intensity that made his birthmark tingle beneath his shirt.
Their earlier moment replayed in his mind - a charged silence, a lean forward, a breath held. The almost-kiss lingered between them like a gossamer thread, delicate yet undeniably present. Bayo cleared his throat, searching for words.
"Ẹ ṣe," (Thank you) he began, then caught himself. "I mean, thank you. For the food, and... everything."
Amina's lips curved into a smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners. The delicate leaf pattern on her arm shimmered faintly, catching Bayo's attention for a moment.