Written in the Stars
She sat up in bed, wrapping the sheet around her body, and looked intensely at Bruno.
“There are some things I'd like to establish in our relationship,” Helena began, her expression serious but affectionate.
Bruno sat up, ready to listen to what she had to say. “Of course, Helena. Talk to me.”
Helena got up from the bed, went to her things, and grabbed a notebook and a pen. She returned, sitting in front of Bruno, ready to discuss their future practically.
She started, “First question: how old are you, Bruno?”
Bruno smiled, finding it a bit unusual. “I'm twenty-three years old.”