it was quiet, but a comfortable type of quietthat made the atmosphere feel warm and inviting. he sat there, soaking up the quietfeeling content and happy, for once. in thepast, any moment of silence always felt like the calm before the storm, that these moments are meant to keep the hairs onthe back of the neck to stand up. always onguard. but this quiet made those hairs relax and his body to naturally relieve itselfof the tension it felt. because they were finally free of any danger.at least for the time being and scott waswell ready to enjoy the time they had. heknows that danger will be back and he won’thave the time to slow down and watch the world. no more of the world watching him.this was where he and allison would gowhen they were sneaking around and keeping their relationship a secret. forthis moment, scott chose to believe thatshe was there with him. he heard lydiaapproaching him, he didn’t even turn around or look at her to confirm. he isable to smell her perfume. she sat down next to him. no words needed. it was comfortable the silence.