He’s leaning casually against the wall, his long legs stretched out in front of him, and a book open on his lap. His golden hair falls into his eyes as he reads, and he looks up just as I reach him. A slow, warm smile spreads across his face, making my pulse quicken.
“Hey,” he says, closing the book and standing up. “I was wondering when you’d get back.”
I can’t help but return a smile despite how we parted at our last encounter. “What are you doing here?”
He shrugs, a playful glint in his eyes. “I wanted to see you. I thought I’d wait here since I figured you’d pass by eventually.”
I unlock my door, feeling a rush of warmth as he steps close to my side. “Well, you’ve found me. Want to come in?”
He nods, and I push the door open, the sweet scent greeting me. I spot the source on our b
