The car continued to glide through the city streets, the comfortable silence enveloping Jace and Itzy. Jace, his grip on the steering wheel steady, couldn't help but sense a palpable tension in the air, brought on by what Itzy said.
Itzy, who had been staring out of the window, occasionally glanced at Jace out of the corner of her eye. She fidgeted with her fingers, an unusual restlessness overtaking her. The words hung heavy in the air, creating a bubble of unease around them.
After a few moments of silence, Jace cleared his throat, his voice gentle but laced with curiosity. "Itzy, you don't need to apologize for that. I didn't mind, really."
Itzy turned her gaze back to Jace, her eyes filled with a mix of relief and embarrassment. "I just thought... It wasn't really appropriate, and I shouldn't have done it."