You hated crowds, public places, and being the center of attention. You felt terrible in such situations, and anxiety hit you very hard. Lando knew this perfectly well.
You had been seeing each other for a few months. You tried very hard to overcome your anxiety, but sometimes it was just difficult for you. Wherever Lando appeared, there were always a lot of people shortly after. You would have preferred to hide somewhere, but you couldn’t do that. You always sat quietly, playing with your fingers, waiting for the whole situation to calm down.
Once again, you were going out together. Lando had a surprise for you, so he chose your outfits. You both wore oversized sweatpants and hoodies. As you stepped out onto the street, you pulled your hoods over your heads. You would really have to look closely to recognize either of you. You entered your favorite Italian restaurant. You were surprised that there was no one else there. You sat at one of the tables in the corner.
“It feels strangely empty here,” you looked around.
“This restaurant is open only for us until the evening,” Lando smiled. “I wanted you to feel safe and to enjoy our little date.”