- Sean- The Eiffel Tower glowed in vibrant gold against the dark Parisian sky, and I couldn't help but let out a slow, shaky breath as I paced back and forth in the hotel room. Each step felt heavy with anticipation, boyish excitement clashing against the tidal wave of anxiety that rolled through me. Jamie was on his way, and with him came the hope—no, the desperate need—to bridge the chasm I had carelessly created between Aria and me. Aria. Just the thought of her sent a mix of warmth and regret through me, like a bittersweet concoction I couldn't quite swallow. I leaned against the balcony railing, overlooking the bustling streets below. Paris was alive at night, filled with laughter and conversation, but here I was, wrapped in my own cocoon of worry. I imagined her here with me, her l

