Tila has been called to the temple. Ahead of time, presumably so she could clear her schedule; certainly not so she could prepare, since they gave her no reason why. She wishes they had; there's no reason not to, as far as she can tell, and the curiosity bugs her until the day and time arrives.
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break-the-chain
Eventually, he ends up flopped on the couch with his arms wrapped around her, looking at her like she's the most wonderful thing he's ever seen.
break-the-chain
He laughs softly. "It's not - I don't know. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably not that."
"I'm not thinking of anything in particular. It just seems like having something you can't talk about would be--worse than not."
Shrug. "I--don't want you to feel like you have to hide anything from me. Secrets can be stressful. If it's not that way for you then that's fine, just...I want to make you happy."