Zee. I didn’t put much effort into getting ready, just a pair of jeans, a tucked-in shirt, and my hair pulled back into a loose ponytail. It was a fake date, nothing serious, so I didn’t spend too much time staring at myself in the mirror. No makeup, no heels. I wasn’t trying to impress anyone. It’s funny how completely free I feel whenever I’m with Denver. He’s not like other people who would judge me based on what I wear or how I look. He just sees me for who I truly am, and I’m thankful for that. Still, when I heard the knock at the door, my stomach fluttered for reasons I didn’t quite understand. I rushed out of my room to open the door, expecting to see my usual, laid-back Denver, but he clearly had other plans. I froze the moment I opened the door. He stood there in a crisp n

