A blue electric scooter came to a steady stop at the entrance of An Ning's small courtyard home.
"We're here."
"Mm."
An Ning hummed in response and got off the back of the scooter. She pressed the code into the keypad lock, and with a CLICK, the door opened.
Jiang Xia pushed the little scooter inside. For a moment, the two of them stood on either side of it, looking at each other without a word.
The air was thick with a hint of ambiguity, an awkwardness stemming from the impending change in their relationship.
"What do you want to eat for breakfast tomorrow?"
Jiang Xia's question instantly dispelled An Ning's awkwardness.
"I want saozi noodles! The sour and spicy kind!"
"Okay. I'll call you when it's ready tomorrow."
An Ning looked at Jiang Xia, confused. He just pointed next door and said, "We're neighbors."
Realization dawned on An Ning. She gave Jiang Xia a thumbs-up. "Nice."
"Get some sleep. Good night."
"Good night."
