The next weekend, Leo invited Emma for a walk in the park. The air was crisp, and leaves crunched beneath their shoes. They strolled in silence for a moment, enjoying the quiet comfort of each other's presence.
At a small wooden bridge, he offered his hand to guide her across. Their fingers touched, lingered, and Emma felt a warmth spread from her hand to her chest. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly looked away, heart pounding.
"I'm glad you're here," Leo said softly.
Emma nodded, realising she was falling faster than she had anticipated. Chapter 5: First Touch
The next weekend, Leo invited Emma for a walk in the park. The air was crisp, and leaves crunched beneath their shoes. They strolled in silence for a moment, enjoying the quiet comfort of each other's presence.
At a small wooden bridge, he offered his hand to guide her across. Their fingers touched, lingered, and Emma felt a warmth spread from her hand to her chest. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly looked away, heart pounding.
"I'm glad you're here," Leo said softly.
Emma nodded, realising she was falling faster than she had anticipated.