The warmth of the evening was perfect. The three of them—Nate, Madison, and Alice—sat together on the couch, plates in hand as they ate, laughed, and casually watched a movie. The dim glow of the television flickered across their faces, a contrast to the soft ambiance of the living room.
Nate leaned back, stretching his arms across the back of the couch. "Man, this is nice," he said with a satisfied sigh. "Good food, good company, and a movie. What else could I ask for?"
Madison smirked, tossing a piece of popcorn at him. "I don't know… maybe to not be a cocky ass for once?"
Alice chuckled, shaking her head. "I think it's impossible for him to do that."
Nate shrugged, grinning. "Hey, I had a long day. Took Sera and Cleo out, gave them a proper tour of the world outside. And now, I get to chill with you two. My day's complete."
