The sincerity in Coleen's voice made Eirin giggle. The tension in her chest loosened. "I won't do anything I truly dislike, I promise. You don't have to worry so much."
Coleen's eyes suddenly widened, a mischievous spark replacing her worry. "Wait. So… that means you actually like the idea of taking photos with Shade Cromwell?"
Eirin's brain seemed to short-circuit. She blinked rapidly, her mouth opening and closing as she struggled to find a response. "I-I mean… I don't hate it," she stammered, her face flushing pink. "I'm fine with it since we're friends now."
Coleen squinted, trying to read the truth behind Eirin's sudden stammering and the beads of sweat forming on her brow. After a long, tense silence, Coleen sighed. "I guess if you're fine with it, then I just have to endure as well."
Eirin finished dressing and stepped out from behind the screen. The heavy white silk trailed behind her, the red-blood stains creating a stark, beautiful contrast against her pale skin.
