Cutely Together -chapter 2- By Ellaraia Access

“Hey, Theo?”

He pointed to a framed embroidery on the wall that read: Cutely Together . “It’s a lifestyle, Lila. Not just decor.” They made pancakes in comfortable chaos. Flour on the counter, syrup almost spilled, laughter over nothing in particular. At one point, their hands brushed reaching for the same spatula, and neither moved away for a full three seconds. Cutely Together -Chapter 2- By Ellaraia

Theo grinned. “Not even for pancakes? Because I make really good pancakes. They’re… cutely together, if you will.” “Hey, Theo

“You did. And then you stole my hoodie. Which, by the way, you’re still wearing.” Flour on the counter, syrup almost spilled, laughter

A note on the pillow next to her read, in messy handwriting:

“Didn’t want to wake you. You talk in your sleep. (Something about a dragon named Mr. Whiskers.) Coffee’s in the kitchen. —Theo”

Theo tilted his head, eyes soft. “Or… you could keep it. And come over next time it rains. And the time after that.”