Teas and (no) Terrors || Nate & Evelyn
@thronesofshadows
Normalcy was something Nate hadn’t experienced in so long he wasn’t even sure if he knew what it was anymore. With the ghost of his ex fiancee still lurking in the shadows around his home, nowhere felt safe. Even Alea’s coos weren’t enough to temper the anxiety and grief that washed over him in waves as he self isolated away from the darkness.
Now more than ever, however, he was craving a sense of normalcy. Enough so that he was willing to brave the big black world and venture out to Evelyn’s home, his messenger bag full of assorted teas and natural sweeteners. She was probably a purist, but even tea enthusiasts liked to sweeten their drink every once and a while, right? Plus he had these new amber rock sugars that added just the right amount of sweet without overpowering the flavor. Nate’s stomach warmed just thinking about it.
His trip to the address Evelyn gave him was less eventful than his last excursion, thank goodness, but he couldn’t help looking over his shoulder every few feet to make sure some slime monster wasn’t following him. If he hadn’t been in dire need for some soothing tea and calming company, he certainly was now. Taking the last few steps up to Evelyn’s home, Nate took out his phone and shot off a quick text letting the woman know he was here. He bounced on his heels nervously as he awaited her greeting, his knuckles turning white as his fingers clutched his bag of teas.
