Nyota was settled in a corner of the couch, knees pulled up to her chest and tea in hand. Even though she was expecting John to show up, she was so deep in thought that the doors sliding open startled her a little. Her heart jumped a little in her chest, but seeing him did nothing to slow down its pace. She was tempted to just blurt out her news, but that obviously wasn't the best way to go about this. Smiling at him a little shakily and standing up to walk closer so she could press a brief kiss to his lips, she replied, "Hey, John. How was your day?"
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