The Sin

Inner Conflicts

"Lily, " he breathed out.

Her eyes moved to him and she smiled a little.

That smile sent his heart racing.

He swallowed. His palms became sweaty so he rubbed them against the apron he wore.

She walked up to him by the counter.

His eyes lowered and he unconsciously adjusted his glasses.

"H-Hey, " he said looking up at her.

His eyes met her forest-green ones and his heart raced in his chest.

"Hey, " she said softly, averting her eyes.

"You ran off the last time."

He adjusted his glasses.

"Yeah."

"I'm sorry-"

"I'm sorry about-" they both started at the same time.

Both their eyes widened and then Dan chuckled softly.

"You first, " Dan said.

Lily smiled.

"I'm sorry about the other day. I didn't know what I was thinking. I was a little forward. I'm sorry."

Dan's eyes widened and then lowered.

"It's fine. It's just. . .I had a really rough upbringing. I'm not used to being touched."

Lily lowered her eyes.

"I'm sorry, " she repeated quietly.

Dan smiled at her sombre expression and he thought she looked cute.

He removed his apron and went around the counter to meet her.

Now that the barrier was gone and he was standing right in front of her, he was afraid he might do something completely random-like kiss her.

He mentally shook his head.

"Over here, " Dan led her to a seat by their mini cafe.

He went to the chocolate dispenser and got her a small cup of cocoa.

"Here." He placed it on the table in front of her.

Lily's eyes widened. She was surprised at his kind gesture.

She wrapped both hands around the plastic cup.

"Thank you, " she said quietly.

Dan sat in front of her.

"Why did you come by the shop?" Dan asked.

Lily's eye widened and he noticed a light blush dust her cheeks.

She looked up into his eyes.

The attraction Dan felt towards her was undeniable.

"I-I..."

She closed her eyes and sighed, hands tightening around the cup.

She looked up into his eyes.

"I like you, Dan, " she said quietly.

Dan's eyes widened and he almost choked on his own cocoa.

"Danny Dan, so that's where you are, " Philip interrupted, emerging out of nowhere.

Philip rushed to their side.

His eyes caught Lily.

"Oh Lily, I didn't know you were here, " Philip smiled gentlemanly at her.