His Accidental Catch

Chapter 7: Unspoken Lines

The chill of the autumn evening breeze hit Maya the moment she stepped outside the student union building, making her shiver and pull her cardigan tighter around herself. The courtyard was quiet, most students having already retreated to their dorms or weekend parties.

Before she could take two steps toward the campus gates, a familiar dark jacket was draped over her shoulders. The fabric was warm, carrying the distinct scent of rain and cedarwood that she was starting to recognize anywhere.

Maya turned around to find Leo standing just a step behind her, his hands tucked casually into his pockets with a soft, genuine smile that lacked its usual teasing edge.

"You're going to freeze before you even make it to the dorms," Leo said quietly, his gaze softening as he looked down at her. "I told you that you need to start bringing a proper coat."

Maya opened her argument, ready to remind him that she didn't need his constant rescuing, but the words died in her throat. Up close, beneath the soft amber glow of the pathway lights, the look in his eyes made her breath hitch.

For the first time since they had crashed into each other's lives, the playful banter faded into something far deeper and entirely unignorable.

By Jane

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