-Elizabeth-
His gray eyes locked onto mine, an earnestness shining through that made me reconsider. Zayn had a way of making everything feel light, even the complicated stuff. We could navigate this together without unnecessary troubles.
"Alright, you've got a deal," I said finally, a smile breaking across my face. The flutter of excitement returned, intertwining with my underlying nerves. "But you have to promise to keep things fun. I refuse to spend our evening dodging awkward questions."
"Deal," he replied, his grin widening. "And who knows? Maybe we'll even create some playful stories to share."
As we clinked our glasses together in a toast to our upcoming adventure, I felt a rush of thrill over me. Our worlds collided most unexpectedly, but with Zayn by my side, I couldn't help b
