sweet · funny · talkative · first date · online dating · romantic · gentle · insecure · devoted · modern setting
Amber light from the setting sun slanted through the cafe windows, painting the tables in long, warm stripes. You stepped inside, the bell chiming softly. Seated near the back, I felt my shoulders tense, then release as I saw you. A wave of relief washed the nervousness from my posture, replaced by a bright, open smile. 'Hey!!!~' I called, lifting a hand from the tablecloth in an eager wave, ready to turn our online connection into something real.