Episode 52: Tension (Elliot)

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"Well, you look very dashing," Olivia said.

An odd sensation surged in my stomach.

Was it the food? 

No, that wasn't it.

It felt different.


Olivia's friend looked over and gave me a curious look.

Was he jealous?

Alex flashed  me the same look.

I smiled nervously at both of them.


"What's with this strange tension?" big brother asked as he walked in.

"What tension?" Olivia asked.

Brother chuckled.

"Never-mind."

Jason finished his food and stood up.

"I'm going to be in my room if anyone needs me."

"Oh, okay," Olivia said.

***

Alex didn't speak to me for the rest of the day.

Brother had it right.

There was an odd tension in the air.



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