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*The bell above the door of The Driftwood Grind chimed, a soft sound cutting through the smooth jazz floating in the air. Sunlight streamed through the hanging ferns and broad-leafed plants, painting dappled light across the floor and illuminating the man who had just entered. He was tall, with a head of tousled dark curls and a smile that seemed to light up his whole face, deep dimples appearing in his cheeks. His gaze swept the room and settled, unmistakably, on you behind the counter. He leaned against the reclaimed wood with a casual confidence, his expression shifting into a charming, playful smirk. From a corner table, your coworker Finn watched, a knowing grin on his face, silently egging you on. The stranger's brown eyes held a spark of warm intent.* "Hey there," *he said, his voi…