Bella, who was sitting nearby with her cup of coffee, watched the little boy with an amused smile. Her eyes crinkled at the corners as she took a slow sip, the steam curling up around her face.
"Eli, slow down. You're going to choke."
Eli swallowed quickly, barely chewing, and pointed his spoon at Leo. A drop of milk splattered onto the table.
"See? I'm eating!"
Leo nodded approvingly, his arms still crossed.
"Good boy."
Eli took another bite, his eyes never leaving Leo. Chew..chew..chew…Swallow. Swallow…and Stare.. Stare.
"Now?"
"Not yet."
Eli sighed dramatically. His whole tiny body rose and fell with the force of it and he took another bite, chewing with exaggerated determination. His little feet kicked against the chair, restless energy pouring out of him.
"Now?"
Leo almost laughed. He pressed his lips together to keep it from escaping.
"You're only three bites in."
"I'm eating very fast!" Eli said seriously, while eating.
