Liquid Courage

Clara's hand paused mid-motion. She looked at Kaelen quietly, curiosity flickering in her gaze. "What's up?"

Kaelen extended his glass, a hint of softness breaking through his usual aloofness. Clara got what he meant and quickly held out her glass. Their glasses met with a soft, muffled clink.

At the sound, Clara felt her nerves winding even tighter, tension coiling inside her like a spring. She o