Snacking before dinner (Patreon)

"Oh shoot, I forgot to buy that juice your brother asked for. I'm gonna swoop by the store, watch the stove while I'm gone?"

"S-sure mom."

"And could you tell Alex to get ready for dinner?"

"Okay mom.."

"Are you feeling alright? You look a bit flushed."

"Ah! Y-yeah, I'm fine, just-ah.. Lost in thought, sorry."

I think he's already found the juice he wants, but if it means getting some alone time with his sister, he'll happily drink whatever mom gets him.