The sun was shining bright, casting a warm glow over the city as Valerie made her way to the coffee shop. She took a deep breath and pushed the door open, immediately spotting the girl of her dreams--Izzy--sitting in the corner with a book in her hand.
Valerie's heart raced as she made her way over to Izzy's table. She mustered up all her courage and sat down in front of the beautiful girl. "Hey," she said, smiling nervously at Izzy.
Izzy looked up from her book and smiled back, her eyes lighting up when she saw Valerie. "Hey, you," she replied.
Valerie couldn't control her smile as she gazed into Izzy's deep brown eyes. She had been in love with this girl for months, and she didn't want to waste a moment.
"Can I buy you a coffee?" Valerie asked, her heart pounding in her chest.
Izzy nodded, her smile growing bigger. "Sure, that would be lovely," she said.
Valerie stood up and made her way to the counter to order their drinks. As she waited, she couldn't help but feel grateful for this chance to be with Izzy. She had always been so sweet and kind, and Valerie couldn't imagine her life without her.
When the drinks arrived, Valerie returned to Izzy's table, feeling a little more confident than before. They talked about their day, their favorite books, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
As they sipped their coffee and chatted, Valerie felt the warmth of Izzy's presence next to her, and she knew that this was where she was meant to be. She took Izzy's hand in hers, and Izzy smiled at her again, her eyes sparkling with happiness.
Valerie felt her heart melt at that moment, and she knew that she was falling even harder for the girl in front of her. With a smile on her face, she leaned in a little closer to Izzy and said, "Izzy, I wanted to tell you something."
Izzy's smile turned into a curious expression, and Valerie took a deep breath before continuing.
"Izzy, I've been thinking a lot about us lately, and I realize that I have feelings for you," Valerie said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Izzy's eyes widened in surprise, but before she could say anything, Valerie spoke again. "I don't want to rush anything, but I just had to let you know how I feel. I don't want to risk losing you by keeping this to myself."
Izzy reached out to take Valerie's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Valerie, I had no idea you felt that way," she said with a soft smile. "I'm glad you told me. I have feelings for you too."
Valerie's heart skipped a beat at Izzy's words and she felt a rush of relief and happiness wash over her. She had been so nervous to confess her feelings, but hearing that Izzy felt the same way made her feel like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
"Really? That's wonderful," Valerie said, grinning from ear to ear.
Izzy nodded, her smile matching Valerie's. "Yes, really. I've been feeling the same way for a while now, but I didn't know how to tell you."
They sat there, holding hands and beaming at each other, neither of them quite believing that this was actually happening.
Finally, Valerie spoke up. "So, what do we do now?"
Izzy chuckled softly. "Well, I think we should go out on a proper date, don't you?"
Valerie's heart fluttered at the idea. "I would love that," she said.
And with that, they made plans for their first date as a couple.
