"Merci," said Elodie, slipping back into easy French and snuggling up to his side in her post-kissing glow. Who needed to have perfect English skills when she could just enjoy being with Cal? She hadn't needed perfect English that summer, after all, and he had still wanted her. "You are rather sweet yourself, handsome."
A waitress approached their table and Elodie was quite happy to let Calvin order for them. Once he was finished, she said thoughtfully, "Why do you call them strawberries? That is a very strange name."