Kaya couldn't help but stare dumbfounded at Ronnae for a moment. Did she really not see that she felt a little awkward, like she was intruding on time that the two might prefer to spend with each other? It seemed obvious to HER, anyway.

And apparently, even Billy sensed it a little, because he said that, and she laughed. "I dunno Billy, I think I'm pretty dark, don't you?"

"I guess I could stay," she said. "After all, I did make you guys some food I think you'll like. There's this cake I got, sort of dark frosting with white stripes I think you'll like..."