The restaurant bustles around you both. Alec once again took you to a restaurant outside of your price range. You feel bad because he has to pay for you again.

Alec sees you biting your fingernails, a nasty habit he hopes to abolish. “Your fingernails, dear.”

Your head shoots up and you quickly pull your fingers away from your mouth. “No need to be embarrassed. I’m simply just reminding you.”