Winona hesitated. “...I do see you as a friend.”
Keaton’s brow furrowed. “Then it is because of that night. But you keep saying it’s in the past, don’t you?”
Winona fell silent. “…”
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became thick with awkwardness. Yes, she kept saying it was in the past, but she was the one who couldn't let it go. How do you just move on after sleeping with someone?
Winona’s mind was a mess, and she had no idea how to respond. Luckily, her phone rang, shattering the tension.
It was Elysia. “Winona, Tarquin and I are on our way to the hospital. Do you want me to bring you anything to eat?”
Winona smiled. “I was just about to order something. Could you stop by The Golden Spoon and grab me a few pastries and a latte? Oh, and…” Winona seized the opportunity to break the awkwardness, turning to Keaton. “Do you want anything? Elysia can bring it.”
Keaton started to shake his head, then said, “Ask her to grab a few lemons for me.”
Winona asked, “Like, lemonade? Or a lemon tart?”
“Just fresh lemons,” Keaton said.
Winona was surprised. “You’re going to eat them raw?”
“Yeah. My mouth tastes bland. I’m craving something sour.”
Winona was speechless. “…”
She stared at Keaton in shock for a long moment before speaking into the phone again. “Could you also bring a few fresh lemons for Keaton? He’s craving something sour.”
“Get a bunch of them,” Keaton added.
“...A bunch of them,” Winona repeated.
As soon as she hung up, she sent Elysia a text.
[Elysia, you’re good with all that holistic medicine stuff, right? When you get here, can you check Keaton’s pulse? I’m seriously starting to think he’s pregnant!]
Elysia replied: [That’s impossible. He’s a guy. Guys can’t get pregnant!]
Winona: [But his symptoms are exactly like pregnancy! Who eats raw lemons? They’re insanely sour!]
[And you didn't see how badly he was throwing up. When I played a pregnant character, I threw up just like that!]

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