They crossed on the street, and as they did they looked into each other's eyes. A spark ignites on that split second they had seen each other's souls. Once he was on her back, she smiled, knowingly. He didn't know yet, but they would meet again, it was a small town after all. And they did met, the following day, at the bakery, he was queueing when she passed by. "It's my chance" she thought, before getting inside to queue after him.
-Good morning!. she announced with a clear voice to everyone who was in the shop.- Who's the last one?- she asked innocently.
-Me.- he said firmly. Again, that spark.
-Oh, you're new in town, right?
-Indeed.
-Give me a call whenever you want to go out for a drink.- she said boldly, handing him a card. Then, she seemed to remember something, and told the surprised baker - Marie, I'll come later, I forgot I had to rush somewhere else.
She was surprised at her own boldness, but how many times would she feel something like that? It was worth trying. He must have though something similar, as he called her that same evening.
-Fancy a drink?- that was all he said.
-Sure. Meet me at Murphy's, you should find it easily.
When she arrived, five minutes late. he was already inside, sitting on a table with two beers in front of him. She didn't know his name, and didn't even want to ask. They talked about lots of things, trying to avoid personal subjects, it was a silent agreement, none asked the other one anything remotely private, The first beer was followed by another one, and before they knew they were laughing and singing along. When the pub closed, they headed back home. They walked closely, accidentally touching every now and then, her bare skin against his shirt. The closer they were to her house, the more tense she was. Something had to happen, for sure. She took the keys out, wanting to throw herself into his arms, wanting him to kiss her. They looked at each other. Yes, there was a flame. She put the key in the lock and he only said.
-Well, I'll see you around.
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