A Reason to Stay

He looked different from his usual serious and quiet self. There was something about him that made you want to get close.

Audrey walked over and sat down next to him. "Aren't you hungry?"

Unlike his usual self, Declan didn't immediately set aside his work when Audrey came over.

He kept his eyes on the tablet in his hand, as if he was replying to some work emails.

It was like he didn't hear Audrey