fee mingled with the faint scent of his cologne, creating an intoxicating blend that made her feel lighthea

see you here often," he began, his voice soft and reassuring. "

sic novel," she replied, holding up the cover for him to

r layer of their personalities. They discovered shared interests-books, music, a love for

st in her words made the conversation feel effortless. She admired the way his eyes crinkled at tge c

m camaraderie. They exchanged phone numbers and made tentative plans to meet again. As Daniel

aid, his voice filled with earnestness. "

" she admitted. "I'm looking f

with the possibilities of what lay ahead. The once stolen glances had given way to serendipi