Aarav hesitated, unsure how to respond. "I didn't want to intrude. You seemed busy."
One fateful evening, as they were walking through a park, Kiara tripped on a loose stone. Aarav instinctively reached out and caught her, holding her close for a brief moment. Time seemed to freeze.
"Hey, I'm sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going," Aarav said, trying to sound casual despite his racing heart.