From the playful teasing and curious glances of Laya, Leon could tell she was genuinely interested in the girl across the room. He noticed the way Laya's eyes sparkled with intrigue, practically begging her feet to take her closer. It was both amusing and a little bothersome for Leon.
"Laya… don't just stare like that. You might make her feel awkward," he said, half-joking.
"Ayooohhh! Just met and you're already defending her?" Laya laughed, but then her voice trailed off, her focus narrowing as she observed the girl intently, leaving everyone in a suspenseful hush.
"What happened? Don't leave us hanging!" Finn chimed in, his brow furrowed.
"Hey... I noticed she keeps glancing around like she's waiting for someone," Laya said, her voice now a whisper of curiosity.
"Won't be her boyfriend!!!" Finn exclaimed, breaking the moment with an exaggerated gasp.
"Won't be…" Leon echoed softly, feeling a little tug at his heart. It was a strange, heavy feeling.
"No, I guess not…" Laya pondered aloud. "Look at her! She doesn't seem like someone in love."
"Definitely! If she were my girlfriend, she'd be glowing with happiness," Leon said, his mind racing as Laya's words sparked something inside him.
"Ayooohhh! You jumped straight to girlfriend status! Brother, that was so fast!" Laya teased, giving him a playful thumbs up.
"Leo... I've never seen you this enthusiastic!" Finn chuckled, clearly enjoying the moment.
"It was just an example," Leon said, sipping his coffee to mask his blush. But inside, he couldn't help but smile while secretly repeating Laya's words: "girlfriend… girlfriend…" It was a cute thought that made his heart flutter a little too.