Jordan leaned in, his gaze steady and warm. "Taylor, you can tell me anything. You know that."
She looked down at her hands, tracing the worn pattern of the tabletop. "About how some things are better left unsaid. And how some things are too big to keep inside."
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Jordan laughed, a sound that filled the small space with warmth. "Now," he said, squeezing her hand, "we start a new story." If you'd like, I can help you:
As they pulled apart, the diner seemed brighter, the rain a rhythmic lullaby. Taylor looked at Jordan, a newfound clarity in her eyes. "So," she said, a playful spark returning to her voice. "What happens now?" Jordan leaned in, his gaze steady and warm
He reached out, his hand covering hers. The touch was electric, a sudden spark that ignited a fire within her. He leaned in closer, his breath warm against her cheek. Taylor closed her eyes, her breath catching in her throat.
Taylor turned to him, her heart hammering against her ribs like a trapped bird. "Just thinking," she replied, her own voice barely a whisper. "About what?" "About how some things are better left unsaid
"You're quiet," Jordan said, breaking the silence. His voice was soft, a familiar comfort in the dimly lit space.