The knot in Maya’s 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.
"Liam," she said, her voice soft but steady, cutting through his story about a rare vinyl find. tgirl and guy
He stopped, sensing the change in her tone. "Yeah? What’s up?" The knot in Maya’s chest didn't just loosen; it dissolved
"Thank you for telling me, Maya," he said gently. "I appreciate you trusting me with that." He paused, his gaze steady and sincere. "It doesn’t change how I feel about you, or how much I’ve enjoyed tonight. I’m here because I want to get to know you ." "Liam," she said, her voice soft but steady,
Liam didn’t 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.
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.