Jasper nodded his agreement, expression gone unconsciously sad for a moment before Bianca's creative description brought an amused smile to his face. "I suppose I can't argue that. But you're right. It is cozy." Bianca's place might have been small, but it felt like a home.
After she went off to make tea, Jasper found himself sitting awkwardly on the edge of his chair. His eyes roamed the room, taking in the decor. The pictures on the wall made him smile, and he wondered if they'd all been taking by Bianca. Curious to see a few up close, he got up, leaving his cello propped against the chair, and walked closer to the wall.
The chitter of the gerbil caught his attention, though, and Jasper headed over to it instead. It was just as adorable as its owner and he flushed at the thought, but he decided it was true. He bent low to get a closer look, but something on the bedside table caught his eye. It was a Jasmine King novel. Jasper's face went bright red at the realization that Bianca read his books.