"Miss Lilith, this is unexpected! Is there a new project you and Ethan are doing together?" one asked eagerly, eyes darting between them.
Ethan just chuckled, his grin boyish and lazy, not giving anything away. He didn't look nervous at all — if anything, he seemed to be enjoying the attention. "Don't look so shocked. She needed someone reliable to walk with her tonight, so here I am," he said lightly, his voice full of mischief.
Lilith turned her face just enough to look at him, a small amused smile tugging at her lips, her expression looked warm, but her eyes stayed sharp, ice beneath the fire. "He wasn't busy for once," she said, her tone so casual it made some people laugh.
Ethan tilted his head closer, the grin still playing on his lips. "Don't make it sound like I'm always free, Lilith. I had to clear my whole night for you, you know."
