“Did you just-?“ Rei asked, confused by Roxanne's words.

Perhaps he heard wrong.

“It’s just uncomfortable talking here like this. If you’re still interested in whatever you have to say, it’s better we do it where we can both relax” She said in a logical manner.

Even though Roxanne wasn’t tired, it wasn’t like she appreciated standing in the middle of a dead alley by 2:00am, so early in the morning.

“Good idea” Rei sharply responded, not wanting to seem flustered by her suggestion.

He needed to be assertive.

“Good” Roxanne muttered, turning her back to the man as she slowly walked toward her residence.

Rei followed her from behind,...