I could hear both our hearts beating, but mine was racing so fast it felt out of sync, like a frantic drum. That's how my heart pounded as I slowly took a step toward her. I clutched my chest, the reality of her connection nearly buckling me. "Lucy?" I managed, the name tearing free, ragged with both awe and fear.
"Yeah," She responded, a bright smile followed by a gentle laugh that seemed to chase the quiet from the air. Her gaze swept around the room, taking in every detail. "What a nice decor you did here," she said, the approval clear in her voice. "It has such a cozy feel—very you."
"Glad you liked it," I smiled, feeling a genuine warmth spread through me.
