Lila tilted her head, eyes sparkling with mischief. "So… Mike, what's the plan now? Are we just standing here awkwardly, or are you actually taking me somewhere?"
Mike laughed nervously, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah… yeah, of course."
"Let's go... I've got just the place in mind." he said, trying to sound casual but failing spectacularly. His heart was hammering, and he knew she could see it.
Her grin widened, teasing him. "Casual, huh? I hope you're not hiding that nervousness behind your phone-face all the time."
He smirked despite himself. "Maybe I am. Maybe I'm just… intimidated."
She gasped dramatically, placing a hand over her chest. "Intimidated? By me? Oh, Mike, you really have no idea how charming you are."
He shook his head, chuckling. "You've got me pegged wrong. I'm more… surprised than anything."
Her gaze softened for a moment, and she stepped closer, closing the small gap between them.
