Aiden leads me away from the main lakeshore—the sound of the water growing quieter with every step. Once we reach a small stretch of grass, surrounded by tall trees and bushes, he turns to face me. His eyes rake up and down once—taking in the dress I’m wearing.He motions to a small bench—obviously trying to keep his composure.
“Um… sit. Please.“
I sit down nervously on the bench.
He lets out a slow breath before lowering himself onto the bench, leaving a respectful distance between us. He stares at his hands for a moment.
“You… look lovely. I like your dress.“
He glances up at me—almost nervously.
“Oh… thank you.You don’t look too bad yourself.”
He nods silently staring back at his hands.
“Can I say something?”
“Yeah?”
He exhaled sharply as the silence stretches between us—
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