Chapter 45: A day in the park (Bonus - )(non canon Chapter)
The late afternoon sun spilled golden light across the park, bathing the world in a warm, dreamy hue. A breeze stirred the leaves, rustling them gently, like nature itself was whispering secrets between branches. Edward adjusted the strap of his backpack and glanced sideways at Sabrina, who walked beside him with her hands clasped behind her back and a soft smile tugging at her lips.
"You’re unusually quiet today," Edward said, nudging her lightly with his elbow. "What’s on your mind?"
Sabrina looked up at him, her brown eyes warm but thoughtful.
"I was just thinking how nice it is today," she said. "Not too hot, not too cold. Just... peaceful."
Edward smirked. "You sure you’re not secretly a weather forecaster?"
She giggled, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "If I was, I’d make sure every weekend looked exactly like this."
They reached the edge of a winding path that disappeared into a grove of tall trees. It split in two directions—one leading toward the playground, the other to a wide, grassy field dotted with wildflowers and picnic-goers.
"Which way?" Edward asked, pausing.
Sabrina pointed toward the field. "That way. I brought something."
Curious, Edward followed her as she led the way through the trees, past children laughing and running with kites, and around couples sprawled on picnic blankets.
Near the far side of the field, where the grass grew taller and wilder, they found a quiet spot beneath an old oak tree. Sabrina dropped her tote bag and pulled out a folded checkered blanket.