Alex couldn't help but to smile at Fiona's frankness regarding her father's lack of culinary skills. "Thanks Fi," she said, "I'm ok right now." She enjoyed the closeness of Fiona being by her side, but was also fully aware of Carmen's jealous glances towards the two of them. Alex tugged at her lower lip in quiet contemplation. Her oldest friend's reaction stumped her. She understood that Carmen wasn't used to sharing, but Alex wondered if it might be more complex than she realized. She just couldn't seem to put her finger on it right now, but she was sure it would come to her eventually.<br/><br/>Fiona squeezing her knee shook her out of her reverie. She stifled a gasp at the unexpected touch. Alex flushed scarlet as a warm sensation began pooling in her belly, another reaction that confused her. 'Was that desire?' she wondered. She glanced at Fiona, blushing a soft pink and biting her lip, and all she could think about in that moment was kissing her soft lips again. Alex was vaguely aware of someone speaking, but she couldn't seem to look away from Fiona's warm, green eyes.