As we arrived in front of my door, a warm glow filled me, knowing that this night had turned out to be so much more enjoyable than I had anticipated. "Thank you for walking me home, Ethan," I said, turning to face him with a genuine smile. "I really had a lot of fun on our little stroll. You made the whole evening feel special."
He returned my smile, his eyes sparkling with delight. "It was my pleasure! You're a lot of fun to talk to. I'm glad we could have this time together." He looked around, a hint of surprise crossing his face. "I didn't realize you lived so close! This is great—I can see more spontaneous walks in our future."
We chatted for a few more moments, exchanging light-hearted remarks and playful banter, each laugh drawing us a little closer.
As he stepped back, ready to depart, I felt a twinge of reluctance. "I hope we can hang out again soon," I said, a hint of eagerness in my voice.
"Absolutely! Just let me know when you're up for another book club adventure—or a cheese tasting!" he replied with a wink.
I chuckled, feeling a swell of happiness. As I watched him walk away, I realized how grateful I was to have made a new friend in Ethan. I hoped we would continue to get along, building this newfound connection into something more as our paths crossed in the weeks to come.
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The best man
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