in your dreams

"Are you looking for another book?" She asks.

"No, I'm not." He pauses, and for a second she almost thinks he's nervous. "But I was wondering if you're free tonight." He says.

She's... shocked, to say the least.

"I-I am, yeah... Can I ask why though?" She can't help but ask, wanting to know why this mysterious man could possibly be interested in spending time with her.

"I like you." He confidently declares.

"You don't know me." She chuckles.

"I want to, though."