Latenightromance Stories

In a dimly lit bar, a woman returns every week, rejecting love before it can hurt her. The bartender knows her routine, but he's tired of just being an observer. One night, he makes his move-not with grand promises, but with quiet understanding. She resists, wary of expectations, but something shifts. A kiss. A challenge. A choice. She's always been the one to walk away. But this time, maybe-just maybe-she'll stay.

- lowercase intended. "why do you smoke?"