The Reunion
Their eyes met, and for a moment, the world seemed to stand still.
Liam
Liam’s heart skipped a beat, a warm smile spreading across his face
Ethan
Ethan’s tense shoulders relaxed, and he felt a sense of calm wash over him.
Liam
“Ethan!” Liam exclaimed
Liam
Setting his book down.
Liam
“I didn’t think I’d see you again.”
Ethan
Ethan walked over, his smile widening.
Ethan
“Neither did I. Mind if I join you?”
Liam
“Please,” Liam replied,
Liam
Gesturing to the seat across from him.
They sat there, the rain creating a cocoon of intimacy around them.
Conversation flowed easily, as if they had known each other for years.
Liam
Liam talked about his love for books and his dreams of becoming a published author
Ethan
While Ethan shared stories of his architectural projects and his passion for design.
Ethan
“I’ve always admired writers,”
Ethan
Ethan said, his eyes twinkling.
Ethan
“You have the ability to create entire worlds with just words."
Ethan
"That’s something special.”
Liam
Liam blushed, looking down at his cup.
Liam
I guess we both create in our own ways."
Liam
"Your designs shape the real world, and that’s just as magical.”
As the afternoon wore on, they discovered more common interests
Their love for classical music,
A shared appreciation for nature,
And even a mutual fondness for cheesy old movies.
The connection they felt during their first encounter only deepened, solidifying into a bond that neither could deny.
Ethan
As the rain began to let up, Ethan glanced at his watch.
Ethan
“I should probably get going. I have another meeting soon.”
Liam
Liam’s heart sank a little, but he nodded.
Liam
“Of course. It was really nice talking to you, Ethan.”
Ethan
“Likewise,” Ethan replied, standing up.
Ethan
“Can I give you my number?"
Ethan
"Maybe we can do this again sometime.”
Liam
Liam’s face lit up. “I’d like that.”
Liam
They exchanged numbers, and as Ethan left the café, he felt lighter than he had in weeks.
Liam
Liam watched him go, a sense of hope blooming in his chest.
That night, as they lay in their respective beds, both men couldn’t stop thinking about each other.
The rain had washed away the barriers between them, leaving behind a path that seemed destined to bring them together.
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