Who: Helen, Varric, and later Ashley What: Their not!date gets interrupted. When: June 25. Evening. Where: Helen's house. Rating: Probably no higher than PG-13. Status: In progress.
Helen poured her tea slowly, taking longer than was entirely necessary. She needed the time to think. Leaning against the counter, she looked back toward her living room, worrying her lower lip.
She was growing fond of his company. Too fond. Feelings she had forgotten it was possible to feel were rising to the surface and making her well aware of their presence. They were feelings she wasn’t yet ready to acknowledge, especially when she was still somewhat uncertain about his feelings toward her.
Varric was a friend. Nothing more. She didn’t know how much longer she could convince herself of that.
Taking a sip of her tea, she moved back into the living room, reclaiming her seat next to him.