The Stranger I Like (1.10)
Eros – Deep, passionate love that transcends friendship, bringing souls closer The night lay tranquil, with stars flickering delicately, as if painting silent stories across the heavens. The sharp winter air grazed my skin, drawing a slight shiver from me. He noticed and stepped nearer, tucking my hands into the comforting warmth of his coat pockets. “You’ll catch a cold,” he said, his voice low and resonant, like a song crafted to soothe every turbulent thought within me. I looked up at him, the soft glow of the moon casting light on his face. There was a calmness in his expression that made my heart skip a beat. I didn’t realize how long I’d been staring until he raised his brows slightly and asked, “What is it?” tenderly asked like a warm breeze brushing past on a cold evening. I couldn’t bring myself to answer. Words failed me, lost somewhere in the stillness that enveloped us. My heart quickened, drawn toward him by a pull that was both unfamiliar and undeniable. Gradually, I...