𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵? 𝘸.𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭

010 - My Kind of Woman

After the premiere, they decided to take a quiet stroll along the beach, away from the clamor of the after-party. Annika had invited Walker to her beach house, and the night air was crisp as they walked along the moonlit shore.

The beach was serene, the only sounds were the gentle lapping of waves and the distant call of seabirds. They walked side by side, their conversation soft and easy, both still basking in the glow of their successful premiere.

As they reached a secluded spot where the sand met the edge of the water, Walker stopped and turned to Annika. The moonlight illuminated her face, casting a gentle glow that made her look even more enchanting.

"You know," Walker began, his voice tentative, "I've been thinking a lot lately. About everything we've been through, and how much this whole experience has meant to me."

Annika looked at him, curiosity in her eyes. "What do you mean?"

Walker took a deep breath, the cool night air seeming to heighten his emotions. "I mean that, despite all the ups and downs, there's been something more here. Something I didn't expect."

He took a step closer to her, the sand beneath their feet soft and yielding. "Annika, from the moment we started working together, and even through all the tension, I've felt this pull towards you. It's like... I've come to realize that I care about you a lot more than I ever thought I would."

Annika's heart skipped a beat as she listened. She could see the sincerity in Walker's eyes, the way his gaze was locked on hers. "Walker, I-"

Before she could respond, Walker gently took her hand, the touch electrifying. "I know we've had our moments, but being with you these past weeks... it's made me realize how much I've grown to care for you. I think I'm falling in love with you."

The words hung in the air between them, and Annika felt a rush of warmth and emotion. Her lips parted in surprise, and she searched his eyes for any sign of hesitation. Instead, all she saw was earnestness and hope.

"Walker, I didn't expect this either," she said softly. "But there's been something between us, hasn't there? I've felt it too."

Walker's face lit up with a relieved smile. "So, you're saying...?"

Annika nodded, a shy smile curving her lips. "Yes. I feel the same way."

Walker closed the distance between them, his heart pounding. He cupped her face gently in his hands, his thumb brushing across her cheek. The world seemed to fall away as he leaned in, and their lips met in a tender, lingering kiss. It was a kiss filled with all the unsaid emotions, the frustrations, the joys, and the newfound affection they had discovered in each other.

As they pulled away, they stood close, their foreheads touching. The ocean waves continued their gentle rhythm, and the stars above seemed to shine just a little bit brighter.

"I've wanted to do that for a while," Walker whispered, his breath warm against her skin.

Annika smiled, her heart full. "Me too."

They held each other close, walking hand in hand along the beach under the moonlight. The night was filled with new beginnings, their relationship now illuminated by the shared understanding and affection that had grown between them.

------------ Authors note
surprise 🥰