"Shall we move somewhere quieter?" Denzel suggested, glancing around at the busy entrance. "It's getting too crowded here."
Juniper followed his gaze. The weekend rush had filled the area with people moving in every direction.
She gave a small nod.
"Alright."
Denzel led the way inside the shopping center. The brightly lit interior was even busier than outside, with shoppers moving between stores and the sound of music echoing from different floors.
They stepped into a glass elevator near the center of the mall. Just as the doors were about to close, a large group of people hurried in after them.
The small space quickly became cramped.
The sudden push from the crowd forced Juniper a step back.
Before she could lose her balance, Denzel turned slightly and positioned himself in front of her, creating a small barrier between her and the pressing bodies around them.
Juniper found herself standing very close to him.
For a brief moment, their eyes met.
