### Diary Entry — September 20, 2008
Dear Diary,
Today was such a sweet day! Roberto and I decided to take a break from studying and went out for lunch together. It felt nice to step away from the library and enjoy some time outside. We ended up at this cute little café that had the best sandwiches.
As we sat down, I couldn't help but feel excited. We talked and laughed over our meals, and I felt so comfortable with him. He shared more about his engineering projects, and I loved hearing his passion come through. It was great to see how animated he got when he talked about his ideas for building sustainable structures.
After we finished eating, I felt happy and relaxed. But then, as we were chatting, I suddenly became self-conscious about my breath. I had eaten garlic in my sandwich, and panic set in. The last thing I wanted was for him to think I didn't take care of myself, especially since I was hoping for a kiss at some point.
I tried to focus on our conversation, but my mind kept drifting to thoughts about how to discreetly freshen my breath. Every time he leaned in a little closer, I felt my heart race, but I also felt that wave of insecurity. I could see him looking at me, and I wanted to lean in and kiss him, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
"Isabella, you okay?" he asked, noticing me zone out a bit. I forced a smile and nodded, trying to brush it off. "Yeah, just thinking!"
We finished up our lunch and walked out into the sunlight. I felt so happy to be with him, but that nagging feeling about my breath lingered. I kept hoping he wouldn't lean in too close, even though part of me desperately wanted him to.
As we strolled back toward campus, he reached for my hand, and I felt a rush of warmth. I wanted to savor every moment with him, but I kept battling my self-consciousness.
I know it sounds silly, but I didn't want anything to ruin this special connection we have. So, when we reached my dorm, I smiled and thanked him for a wonderful lunch, but I held back from leaning in for that kiss. I felt a little disappointed in myself, but I also knew that it was important to be comfortable.
I can't wait for our next outing! I just hope I can shake off this self-consciousness and enjoy our time together without worrying so much.
Goodnight, Diary!
— Isabella 🌼
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