are you sure you should be drinking this? “yeah, i feel much better now.” leah smiles to reassure him, her cheeks flushed with her usual aliveness that was amiss earlier today. “thanks.” she adds soon after, still not entirely accustomed to this unexpectedly sweeter side of him. maybe he’s not as terrible a person as she once thought. her mind hadn’t painted him as a villain, per se, but this softer, more vulnerable side of him is certainly refreshing — if not somewhat unnerving to witness, like watching someone shed their armour. the music of the party continues blasting in the background, the vibrant beats pulsing through the air, almost loud enough to drown out her overthinking. the laughter and chatter of guests swirl around them, creating a lively backdrop to their intimate moment. “you did well today.” she praises genuinely, her voice sincere and warm, laced with admiration. “i mean it.” / @everseens