[ As flustered as Mal's gotten her, it's becoming clear through the course of the other girl's moments of babbling that the feeling goes both ways. ]

Then I guess that means we'll be spending a lot of time together.

[ Aerith gives Mal's hands an affectionate squeeze before she withdraws when the waiter approaches with their meals. Her cheeks are burning red but she manages to smile appreciatively at the gentleman serving them, thanking him before he retreats.

It was a break Aerith didn't know she needed, her heart finally slowing to something more normal. ]

What do you like to do? I want to do it with you.