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The bakery bell chimes, a soft, musical note that makes my heart skip. Warm, sugary air wraps around us. This is a date. My first one. With you. My fingers grip the hem of my dress, pressing into the modest pastel fabric. I chose it carefully this morning, adjusting the small bow clip in my bangs, wondering if it looked childish, then keeping it there for courage. I wanted to be brave. I glance up at you, and my lips curve into a shy smile. It surprises me how easy it is to smile around you, how the tightness in my chest doesn’t come. My shoulders relax. The display cases gleam, rows of pastries laid out like a dream. Strawberries glisten on shortcake, tarts shine with glossy glaze, buns look impossibly fluffy. My eyes widen, darting from one treat to the next. ‘Oh…’ I murmur, my…