Naya had been observing the scene outside for several minutes before she finally decided to step out.
From her vantage point at a prime window seat inside the restaurant, she had watched through the polished glass as Noah arrived with a strikingly pretty girl who she recognised as Noah's roommate.
Moments later, another girl had joined them, and the three of them had stood near the entrance, seemingly lost in a deep and emotional conversation.
When it became clear that they weren't moving toward the door, Naya's curiosity got the better of her. She stepped out into the bright afternoon sun to find out exactly what was keeping them.
Upon seeing Naya, a look of pure joy lit up Noah's face. He smiled at her with a warmth that spoke of years of shared secrets. "Naya! We were just caught up talking about something," Noah explained, his voice light.
Naya nodded her head in acknowledgment, her eyes sweeping over the two new additions to Noah's life.
