The university's annual festival lit up the campus. Lanterns hung between trees, music floated in the air, and laughter bubbled everywhere. đ
Ariana wandered among the stalls when Kian appeared, holding two cups of cocoa.
"Here," he said simply. "I remembered you like it hot."
"Thanks," she whispered, feeling a connection beyond words.
They walked together under the twinkling lights, shoulders brushing, hearts aware of each other. đ