Unexpected

Out to Lunch

They went to a little hole in the wall place with brick walls, low light and cozy atmosphere. No one seemed to care who Henry was there, which is why he loved it.

"You know," he said once they were seated. "This is the second time I'm having a cheat meal with you."

Mia looked over at him, slowly taking in his upper body.

"Am I supposed to feel sorry about that?" she asked once she met his eyes. "You look good from where I'm sitting."

Henry lifted an eyebrow. "Really? Why thank you Ms. Larson."

Mia blushed which he loved, but she went on.

"You know you're gorgeous. Don't pretend you don't."

This time, Henry was taken aback by her frankness. The waitress appeared a second later. She was about his mother's age with greying hair and keen eyes.

"She's right," she said to Henry. "So, what can I get you two lovebirds?"

Mia laughed. "Lovebirds? No."

Henry felt a small pang in his chest. That seemed to be happening a lot around Mia.

Maybe I should see a doctor.

The waitress eyed them. "Just calling it like I see it. Anyway, what can I get you?"

Mia ordered a cheeseburger and fries. He got the same.

After the waitress left, Henry said "My trainer is going to kill me. Or make me green drinks for three days."

Mia pulled a face. "Gross."

He thought she looked adorable. He couldn't put a finger on what it was about her that he was so attracted to.

Everything.

"You'll have to try some," he said. "Since I'm killing my diet trying to win your affection with food."

Mia put her elbow on the table and her head in her hand.

"It that what's happening? You're trying to win me over?"

Henry shrugged and imitated her movement.

"Maybe. Is it working?"

Mia closed her eyes and shook her head, a smile on her face.

"You're impossible Henry."

The way she said his name made him think of other ways she could say his name. Breathless and moaning...

Enough Cavill.

He adjusted himself discreetly.

The waitress returned with their food.

"Enjoy lovebirds."

Mia seemed more relaxed than she had in his house. He loved seeing her like this. Witty  and seemingly without a care in the world.

"What?" she asked when she caught his staring. "Do I have something on my face?"

Henry shook his head. "You're gorgeous too you know," slipped out before he could think about it.

She gave him a 'yeah right' look and said "If this is your way of trying to get me to drink that green stuff you were talking about, forget it."

When she reached out for her drink, he took her hand.

"I'm saying it because I mean it. You're beautiful."

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Mia felt her heart thumping when Henry held her hand.

He thinks I'm beautiful?

She was confused as to why he said that.