Chapter 3: The Fire Grows

Weeks passed, and somehow, Adrian kept showing up in her life. At the park, at her café, even at a friend’s party where she spotted him across the room, talking to her best friend, Lila.

“Don’t tell me you know him,” Maya said, pulling Lila aside.

“Adrian?” Lila's eyes widened with excitement. “Oh, he’s my cousin’s friend. He’s cool, right?”

Maya shot her a look. “No. He’s a menace.”

“Menace with a jawline like that?” Lila teased, nudging her. “Admit it, you think he’s hot.”

“Objectively, maybe,” Maya muttered, crossing her arms. “But he’s still annoying.”

That night, as she stood by the balcony, sipping her wine and enjoying the cool air, he found her again. He leaned against the railing beside her, quiet at first.

“Nice view,” he said, glancing at the city lights ahead.

She gave him a side-eye glance. “Didn’t think you were the quiet type.”

He chuckled, his eyes still on the skyline. “I’m not. Just wanted to see if you’d start the banter first.” He turned to face her, his gaze softer than she’d ever seen it. “You’re not like the others, Maya.”

Her heart did that strange little flip, and she hated it. “And you think you are?”

His smile faded just a little. He tapped his fingers on the railing. “Maybe not. But I’m trying.”

The honesty in his voice caught her off guard. She looked at him, really looked at him this time, and saw something behind the charm—a flicker of vulnerability, barely there but enough to shift something inside her.

“Trying to be what?” she asked quietly.

He glanced at her, his eyes serious now. “Better.”

The silence between them was heavier than before but not uncomfortable. It felt like standing on the edge of something unknown.

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(Title: "Through Every Moment")

Verse 1

In the quiet of the night,

I find my heart where you reside.

Every glance, every smile,

Makes this love feel so worthwhile.

The way you touch, the way you speak,

Every word leaves me weak.

With you, the world feels right,

Like the stars are shining bright.

Chorus

Through every moment, through every day,

I’ll love you more than words can say.

With every heartbeat, with every kiss,

I find my heaven in your bliss.

Through every moment, I’ll be yours,

As our love opens endless doors.

In your arms, I feel so free,

Forever, just you and me.

Verse 2

When the storm clouds start to fall,

I know I’ll stand tall through it all.

You’re my shelter, you’re my light,

The calm in every stormy night.

With every laugh, with every tear,

I’ll hold you close, I’ll keep you near.

Together, there’s nothing we can’t do,

A lifetime of dreams waiting for me and you.

Chorus

Through every moment, through every day,

I’ll love you more than words can say.

With every heartbeat, with every kiss,

I find my heaven in your bliss.

Through every moment, I’ll be yours,

As our love opens endless doors.

In your arms, I feel so free,

Forever, just you and me.

Bridge

No matter where the road may lead,

You’ll be my love, my every need.

And I’ll love you, endlessly.

Chorus (repeat)

Through every moment, through every day,

I’ll love you more than words can say.

With every heartbeat, with every kiss,

I find my heaven in your bliss.

Through every moment, I’ll be yours,

As our love opens endless doors.

In your arms, I feel so free,

Forever, just you and me.

Outro

Forever, just you and me,

Through every moment, we’ll be free.

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