✴ Damien ✴
I stood in front of the mirror, and adjusted the collar of my shirt for what felt like the hundredth time. Normally, I wasn’t the type to overthink my appearance, but tonight felt different. The double date with Josh and Emily wasn’t just any night out; it was another step in this new chapter of my life in Wintervale. And, more importantly, it was an evening I would get to spend with Scarlett. Just thinking about her brought a smile to my face. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind, but amidst the chaos, she was my constant. Her laughter, her unwavering determination, the way her eyes lit up when she talked about her dreams – all of it made me feel like I was exactly where I was meant to be. I straightened my shirt one last time and grabbed my jacket. The new Italian restaura
