Once outside, her feet naturally took her toward the nearest ice cream stall. She ordered a cup of vanilla soft serve with chocolate drizzle and a little wafer on top, and took her time walking.
The weather was gentle today. Warm sunlight brushed against her cheeks, and the soft breeze played with her hair as she wandered through the plaza.
Then, as always, her steps paused in front of the plushie shop.
Her eyes lit up immediately.
Rows and rows of stuffed animals smiled back at her from behind the glass—giant cats with sleepy eyes, dogs shaped like bread loaves, a frog with a hoodie, and a bunny as big as a bean bag.
Her lips parted slightly, and she pressed her fingers against the glass.
So cute… all of them.
She stayed there for a moment, her heart swaying a little, like a child torn between logic and love.
But then she smiled and took a small step back.
