Love in the city of lights

conversation had left her feeling seen and heard

if she would see Matt again. She hadn't expected to feel such a strong co

ivoli, Sophie's heart skipped a beat. There, s

ush of excitement. "Hey," he said, falling into ste

with Matt that she hadn't expected. "I

led at the corners when he smiled. She felt a flutter in her chest, and suddenly, she was awar

she was being ridiculous. But as they made their way to th

Can I ask yo

ng a sense of trepid

as wondering if you'd like to grab coffee with me

She hadn't expected Matt to ask her out, but as she looked into

rying to sound casual despite th

th pleasure. "Great," he said. "I'll

over her. As she watched Matt walk away, she could

naling the end of the school day. Sophie gathered her thing

rush of excitement. "Hey," he said, falling int

of ease with Matt that she hadn'

of wonder wash over her. The city was alive with color and sound, and with M

café, where they sat at a small table by the

alized that she had never felt such a deep connection with someone befo

us expression. "I had a great time today, Sophie," h

se of excitement wash over he

g at the corners. "Great," he

over her. As she watched Matt walk away, she couldn'