Nothing But Pretend
"What time do you usually wake up?"
Claire answers mechanically, her brain struggling to keep up.
Meanwhile, Ethan stands off to the side with his arms crossed, leaning casually against the wall. His gaze never leaves her, sharp and unwavering, as if she's the only thing in the room worth observing.
"Um..." Claire clears her throat, finally looking at him. "I'll gain weight slowly, okay? I wasn't very sensible before, sure, but isn't this a bit...dramatic?"
"What's dramatic about it?" Ethan replies calmly. "This is my daily routine."