CITY PARK
The crisp air wrapped around them as Elizabeth and Cole strolled through the park. Elizabeth, with her signature playful tone, broke the comfortable silence.
“When you mentioned a date,” she began, a teasing lilt in her voice, “I actually thought you’d take me to some fancy restaurant. But here we are, just walking in a park.”
Cole smirked and cast her a sidelong glance. “Stop pretending like you’re not enjoying the walk. You need it once in a while,” he said.
Elizabeth laughed, shaking her head in mock disapproval. “You know, you’re low-key ruining your chances of ever convincing me to go on a date with you again,” she said.
Cole halted mid-step, turning to her with an exaggeratedly curious expression. “Who says I’m planning to ask you on another date?” he asked.
Elizabeth
