I Married A Teen

Eleven

Lila was pleasantly surprised as she entered the kitchen, where the aroma of sizzling bacon filled the air. Jeremy stood by the stove, expertly flipping the strips of bacon and tending to the eggs in the pan. The soft morning light filtered through the windows, casting a warm glow over the room.

"Good morning, Jeremy! I'm surprised to see you already cooking breakfast. Do you speak French?" Lila asked, her curiosity piqued.

Jeremy turned with a smile, his eyes lighting up. "Good morning, Lila! Yes, I speak a little French. I learned some words and phrases in school. I enjoy listening to French media to practice," he replied, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "Comment ça va ce matin?" he added, showcasing his language skills.

Lila chuckled, appreciating his efforts. "I'm doing well, Merci! It's impressive to hear you speak French. You never told me before," she remarked, her gaze fixed on him. She couldn't help but admire his culinary skills and the confidence with which he effortlessly switched between languages.

As the bacon sizzled and the eggs continued to cook, Lila's mind shifted to the following day. She realized they hadn't yet gone grocery shopping or purchased essential items for their apartment. Determined to tackle this task together, she decided to bring it up.

"By the way, Jeremy, tomorrow I'd like to go grocery shopping and buy supplies for the apartment. We've been here for a while, but we haven't gotten the essentials yet," Lila suggested, her voice laced with anticipation. "Would you like to come with me?"

Jeremy turned off the stove, placing the bacon and eggs onto plates. He eagerly responded, "Of course! I don't have anything planned for tomorrow until 7 PM. I have a party at a friend's place that night. So, we can go grocery shopping and do some shopping during the day. I'd be happy to accompany you."

A smile spread across Lila's face, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "Great! It's wonderful to spend time together outside of work. We can get fresh produce, kitchen utensils, and everything we need," she said, envisioning their shopping adventure. "I'm looking forward to exploring the supermarket with you."

Jeremy nodded, his own enthusiasm mirroring hers. "Me too, Lila. It'll be fun to discover together what we need to make this place even more welcoming. I'm glad we can spend this day together before my evening plans."

Lila couldn't help but feel a growing sense of connection with Jeremy. As they prepared to enjoy the delicious breakfast he had cooked, she realized that their shared moments, like this morning, were gradually deepening their understanding of each other. With a newfound appreciation for their evolving relationship, she savored the aroma of the breakfast spread before them.

"Absolutely, Jeremy. Bon appétit!" she said, raising her fork to take a bite, relishing in the flavors and the promising future that lay ahead.

Lila glanced at Jeremy as they sat down at the breakfast table, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "You know, Jeremy, I've never seen someone so excited about breakfast before. What got you up so early?"

Jeremy chuckled, his eyes meeting hers. "Well, my car broke down yesterday and it's still at the shop. I'll be walking to school today, so I figured I should wake up a bit earlier to get ready. But your surprise appearance in the kitchen beat me to it," he replied, a hint of admiration in his voice.

Lila's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Oh, so you're saying my presence is a pleasant surprise in the morning? I'll take that as a compliment," she teased, playfully nudging his arm.

As they enjoyed their breakfast together, the conversation flowed effortlessly. They discussed their plans for the day, shared amusing anecdotes, and even exchanged lighthearted jokes. Jeremy couldn't help but notice how effortlessly Lila balanced her professionalism with a warm sense of humor.