The next few days were filled with quiet anticipation, an unspoken understanding that lingered between them. Each moment they spent together felt more precious like the stolen time neither wanted to end.
One afternoon, as they wandered by the river, Leo took her hand, his fingers warm and strong around hers. The gesture was simple and gentle, but it sent her heart racing, filling her with a warmth that spread through her like the early spring sunlight.
They walked in silence, the sound of the river a soothing backdrop, and Amara found herself leaning into him, her shoulder brushing his. She felt safe with him like she could let down her walls and simply be.
As they reached a bend in the river, Leo stopped, turning to face her. His expression was serious, his gaze intense. "Amara," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. "I feel... something with you that I've never felt before."
She held her breath, her heart pounding as his words settled over her. She wanted to tell him that she felt it too, that he had brought a light into her life that she hadn't realized she was missing. But the words wouldn't come; they stayed trapped in her chest, too fragile, too real.
Instead, she lifted her hand, her fingers brushing his cheek in a gesture that felt both bold and tender. He leaned into her touch, closing his eyes for a moment as if savoring the feel of her hand against his skin.
When he opened his eyes, they were filled with a warmth that left her breathless. Slowly, he leaned down, closing the distance between them. Amara's heart raced as he paused, his lips just inches from hers, his breath warm against her skin.
"Amara..." he whispered, his voice rough with emotion.
But before she could answer, a gust of wind swept through, breaking the moment, and scattering leaves around them. They both pulled back, their cheeks flushed, their breaths mingling in the cold air.
Leo chuckled softly, running a hand through his hair. "Guess the universe has its timing."
Amara smiled, her cheeks tinged with warmth. "I guess it does."
They walked back to the cottage in comfortable silence, the unspoken moment lingering between them, a quiet promise of what was yet to come.
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Fields of Forever
RomanceA gentle soul who recently moved to the countryside to pursue her dream of starting a small farm and living a quiet life. She's passionate about her work and loves the simple things in life, but she's haunted by the feeling of loneliness. A charmin...
