Something Creative (One-on-One)

Petra was laughing at something Jared had said, shaking her head wryly as she leaned into his side.

 

She looked up at Jared, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Do you have any missions today?"

 

She nodded slowly, remembering.

"Right. You'll be safe, yeah?"

 

She pursed her lips, rubbing his back slowly.

"I think Gabe and I are supposed to hang out tomorrow," she said slowly. "It's been a while."

 

She shrugged casually, not noticing his hesitance.

"I'm not sure," she said. "I think we were gonna grab coffee or something."

 

"Yeah. I haven't talked to him in a while face-to-face. I miss him. You gotta be safe, though, okay? Please."

 

She relaxed slightly.

"Thank you."

 

(Zoop?)

 

Gabe’s phone rang.

 

Her voice sounded oddly strangled and falsely cheery.

“Hey, Gabe. I’m sorry this is such short notice, but I don’t think I’ll be able to hang out tonight.”