The world seemed to go silent for a heartbeat, the muffled sounds of the cafe fading into the background. She watched his face, searching for any sign of pulling away, any flicker of the discomfort she had encountered before.
Liam didn鈥檛 blink. He didn't pull his hand back from where it rested near hers on the table. Instead, a small, thoughtful smile touched his lips. tgirl and guy
She had been looking forward to this date all week, but the familiar knot of anxiety was tightening in her chest. Liam was kind, funny, and seemingly effortless to be around. They had met through a mutual friend at a gallery opening, and the connection had been instant. But as their conversation drifted into deeper waters, Maya knew it was time to be open with him. The world seemed to go silent for a
They sat in silence for a moment, the rain still blurring the world outside, but the atmosphere between them had shifted. The underlying tension was gone, replaced by a new level of intimacy and ease. He didn't pull his hand back from where
The knot in Maya鈥檚 chest didn't just loosen; it dissolved. She felt a wave of relief so powerful it brought a slight sting to her eyes. "I wasn't sure..." she started, her voice trailing off.
"I know it can be a lot to carry," Liam reached out, lightly covering her hand with his. His touch was warm and grounding. "But you don't have to carry it alone with me. I like the person sitting in front of me. That鈥檚 who I鈥檓 interested in."
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