He stopped, sensing the change in her tone. "Yeah? What’s up?"
"I know it can be a lot to carry," Liam reached out, lightly covering her hand with his. His touch was warm and grounding. "But you don't have to carry it alone with me. I like the person sitting in front of me. That’s who I’m interested in." tgirl and guy
She had been looking forward to this date all week, but the familiar knot of anxiety was tightening in her chest. Liam was kind, funny, and seemingly effortless to be around. They had met through a mutual friend at a gallery opening, and the connection had been instant. But as their conversation drifted into deeper waters, Maya knew it was time to be open with him. He stopped, sensing the change in her tone
The knot in Maya’s chest didn't just loosen; it dissolved. She felt a wave of relief so powerful it brought a slight sting to her eyes. "I wasn't sure..." she started, her voice trailing off. His touch was warm and grounding