- RAYA -
"Are you ready for bed? Do you want to stay up for a little bit?" Dex asks as he closes the door behind me and leaves the darkness outside.
"You probably need to get to bed, don't you? It's getting late. Unless you plan on missing work again tomorrow," I say with a teasing smile.
"I can stay up." He shrugs with his hands in his back pockets, which gives the appearance that he's nervous, and it's really endearing. "Do you want some tea?"
"Sure. I could do tea. That sounds nice."
While Dex is digging through cupboards to find a tea kettle, I deposit my things on the dining room table next to the laptop and return to the island to watch him.
"Do you like herbal teas?" He asks, his voice muffled while he continues his search.
"I think so. I haven't had too many."
"There's this one I often drink before bed. It's relaxing, and it smells good. It should be here somewhere."
