*Nick*
My hand instinctively reaches for hers, and she allows me to intertwine our fingers as we stroll toward the tents. My heart races, and I'm acutely aware of how clammy my palms feel… like a nervous schoolboy.
"So... this is me," she says, stopping in front of the nearest tent. "Thanks for a... very nice evening, Nick."
"All my pleasure... definitely all my pleasure," I reply, hoping I don't sound too desperate or overbearing. I've never been great at this. "So... see you tomorrow, darling."
As I lean in to kiss her cheek, not wanting to pressure her or make any assumptions, she unexpectedly turns her head. Our lips meet halfway, and I decide to indulge in the moment, transforming it into a tender, full-on kiss. The sweet contact sends tingles throughout my body, igniting a warmt
