Never would have imagined the first snow in Philadelphia would fall just like this.
Suzanne Trent stared in disbelief at the snow falling outside the window, then abruptly turned to the man in front of her.
Mason King glanced at the untouched plate of pasta on the table, adjusted her hat for her without a word, and asked, "Haven't eaten dinner yet?"
Suzanne looked at him, then back at the pasta, and replied, "Well... I actually cooked a steak at home, but I ran out before I could enjoy it, and I still haven't eaten."
Mason fastened the buttons of her coat like he was taking care of a child who couldn't care for herself, then said gently, "I didn't have time to eat either since I rushed back. What do you want to eat? Together?"
Suzanne quickly glanced out the window, "Snow and hot pot are a perfect match. Let's have hot pot!"
"Alright." Mason made sure she was well bundled up, his cool and reassuring presence surrounding her. He took her by the hand and led her away.