[ It does feel like some of the heaviness from before was lifted, hearing that laugh alongside the words that had followed. Such just made him smile, even despite the soft flush of pink dusting his cheeks as he took another sip of his wine. ]

I never would have guessed. You age really nicely.

[ Belatedly he realizes how that sounded and his cheeks burned a little hotter than before. Had he really meant to be so straightforwards? ]

Can't say i've met any people who are twenty-eight and look as attractive as you do.

[ Why the hell was he being so honest? This was even worse and if the ground would open a hole and swallow him up now, that'd be real great. ]