Cedric held Selena's hand as they quickly walked to his room.
The spacious room carried a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance. Halting by the bed, both of them realized they were still holding hands.
The warmth of their touch lingered, filling the air with an inexplicable sense of intimacy.
Selena's gaze fell on their clasped hands. Her cheeks turned slightly pink and, after a moment of hesitation, she spoke, "Um… can you let go of my hand now?"
The words seemed to bring Cedric back to reality. He quickly released her hand and, in an attempt to cover his embarrassment, took a couple of steps forward, turning his back to Selena.
He scratched his head, an apologetic expression crossing his face. Clearing his throat, he said, "Uh… Selena, I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't consider your
