The remainder of the trip, Ares and Silver couldn’t look each other in the eyes without turning red. Their random, awkward conversations caused everyone to chuckle. Looking closely, their gazes would linger a bit more often than usual when they spoke to each other.

Sapphire sighed and mumbled under her breath to Annabelle. “I guess Silver’s inexperienced in matters of the heart.”

“Let them be.” Annabelle replied. “She’s trying to be a normal woman for Ares.” She calmly looked down as if in deep thought. If her ears weren’t perked up, she would appear to be meditating.

“… What do you usually eat?” Silver asked stoically, twiddling her thumbs and playing with fire magic in her hands. These questions like made everyone in the back cringe with a wide grin. Some couldn’t control their laugh and little giggles reached Silver’s ears, causing her previously cold face to turn slightly red in annoyance and embarrassment.

“I’m quite accustomed to e-eggs…” Ares stole a glance at Silver. Feeling his stare, Silver tried to return it and look deep into his blue eyes. “Ryner served me that often.” Ares replied, staring straight down the road afterwards. The light blush accompanying his reply didn’t get past the girls in the back. He was expecting her to treat him as she did after that ‘incident.’ He wasn’t used to this new Silver and it showed.

“I-I see… I’m pretty good at cooking.” Silver turned her attention back to her fire magic. Ares felt his heart thump against his chest.

“…” A short silence followed before Silver spoke again. “What type of eggs—“

“How much time until we reach Eiffel!?” Sapphire shouted. She couldn’t take it anymore and snapped. How much longer would she have to endure these horrible attempts at conversation?

“Sit down!” Annabelle said, gritting her teeth. “You’re ruining the mood.” The other women gave Sapphire a look of anger. They proceeded to gang up on her, lightly hitting her for destroying the atmosphere.

“Ugh.” Sapphire playfully cried out in pain. She subsequently looked back at Ares and Silver. 'Don't waste this chance, Ares!' She thought.

“W-We’re almost there.” Ares couldn’t hide his surprised tone. ‘Did she notice?’ He noticed Sapphire's eyes. He was intentionally taking his time. Eiffel was within the day’s reach. And he would soon part with Silver. The past few days, the thoughts of his father would leave his mind momentarily. All he could think about was Silver. It was scary to him. He glanced at Silver once more and Silver returned it. Neither retracted their gaze. The setting sun gave her hair an angelic aura and her eyes looked at him expectantly. Her lips looked as they would tear on contact and reflected its orange light. Ares leaned in and Sapphire let out a barely noticeable grin. ‘Love is scary.’ He thought.